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Lighting Device For A Motor Vehicle - EP3378281

The patent EP3378281 was granted to Bayerische Motoren Werke on Jun 26, 2019. The application was filed on Nov 3, 2016 under application number EP16790614A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3378281

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

Application Number: EP16790614A
Filing Date: Nov 3, 2016
Status: Revoked; Feb 21, 2025
Publication Date: Jun 26, 2019
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
WEBASTO	Mar 23, 2020	MEISSNER BOLTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (17) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE10237174
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2005063194
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2008087797
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2013082604
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2013147370
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2014354152
OPPOSITION	DE102008030365
OPPOSITION	DE102008054349
OPPOSITION	DE102009008084
OPPOSITION	DE102010018127
OPPOSITION	DE102015222504
OPPOSITION	US2003067220
OPPOSITION	US2005063194
OPPOSITION	US2007247305
OPPOSITION	US6982648
OPPOSITION	US9161411
OPPOSITION	WO2009011898

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

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Feb 17, 2025
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Appeal
Feb 17, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Feb 17, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Dec 6, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Dec 6, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Dec 6, 2024
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Appeal
Oct 29, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Oct 28, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Oct 28, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Oct 28, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Sep 12, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Sep 12, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Aug 29, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Aug 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Aug 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Aug 26, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Aug 7, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Aug 7, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Aug 2, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Appeal
Jul 2, 2024
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Appeal
Dec 4, 2023
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Appeal
Dec 4, 2023
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Appeal
Sep 22, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Jun 10, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jun 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jun 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jun 3, 2022
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Jan 27, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Jan 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jan 19, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Jan 19, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Jan 19, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Jan 19, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Jan 19, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Jan 19, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Jan 19, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Jan 19, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Appeal
Jan 19, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Appeal
Jan 19, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Appeal
Jan 19, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
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Jan 19, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Appeal
Jan 19, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Appeal
Jan 19, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Appeal
Jan 19, 2022
Claims
Appeal
Jan 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jan 19, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Oct 28, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Oct 28, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Oct 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Oct 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Oct 20, 2021
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Oct 13, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Oct 13, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Oct 13, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Oct 13, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Oct 13, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Oct 13, 2021
Means of redress
OPPO
Oct 13, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Oct 13, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Oct 13, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Oct 13, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 13, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 13, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 13, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 13, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Oct 13, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jun 18, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 10, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jun 10, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 6, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Apr 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
OPPO
Apr 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
OPPO
Apr 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
OPPO
Apr 16, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Apr 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 16, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 24, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
OPPO
Mar 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Mar 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Mar 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Mar 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 19, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Aug 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 20, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jun 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jun 17, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Mar 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 23, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Mar 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Mar 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Mar 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Mar 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Mar 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Mar 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Mar 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Mar 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Mar 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Mar 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Mar 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
Mar 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
OPPO
Mar 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
OPPO
Mar 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
OPPO
Mar 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
OPPO
Mar 23, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Mar 23, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jul 8, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
May 31, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
May 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 14, 2019
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
May 14, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
May 14, 2019
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
May 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Feb 19, 2019
Examination started
Search/Exam
Oct 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 30, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Oct 30, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Oct 30, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Oct 30, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Oct 30, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Oct 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Aug 29, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Jun 22, 2018
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Jun 22, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jun 5, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Apr 3, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2018
Priority search results
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jan 4, 2017
ISR: cited documents
PCTISA
Jan 4, 2017
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
PCTISA
Jan 3, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Jan 3, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Jan 3, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Nov 11, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
PCTRO
Nov 7, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
PCTRO
Nov 3, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Nov 3, 2016
Abstract
PCTRO
Nov 3, 2016
Claims
PCTRO
Nov 3, 2016
Description
PCTRO
Nov 3, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
PCTRO
Nov 3, 2016
Drawings
PCTRO
Nov 3, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
PCTRO