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Improved Stimulation Apparatus - EP3405158

The patent EP3405158 was granted to Novoluto on Dec 25, 2019. The application was filed on Oct 5, 2017 under application number EP17803789A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3405158

NOVOLUTO

Application Number: EP17803789A
Filing Date: Oct 5, 2017
Status: Opposition Rejected; Sep 2, 2022
Publication Date: Dec 25, 2019
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
EIS	Sep 25, 2020	EISENFUHR SPEISER	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (46) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	DE102013110501
DESCRIPTION	DE1463673
DESCRIPTION	DE202015105689U
DESCRIPTION	EP0365230
DESCRIPTION	US1898652
DESCRIPTION	US2009118573
DESCRIPTION	US2013001276
DESCRIPTION	US2112646
DESCRIPTION	US3910262
DESCRIPTION	US5377701
DESCRIPTION	US6099463
DESCRIPTION	US6464653
DESCRIPTION	WO2004004610
DESCRIPTION	WO2006058291
DESCRIPTION	WO2008028076
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2014179994
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2014236151
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2014350333
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2015196455
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2015328081
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US5377701
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US6464653
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2013178223
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2015039787
OPPOSITION	DE102013110501
OPPOSITION	DE202015105689U
OPPOSITION	DE856788
OPPOSITION	US1882040
OPPOSITION	US2007185553
OPPOSITION	US2008304984
OPPOSITION	US2009306577
OPPOSITION	US2014135798
OPPOSITION	US2014179994
OPPOSITION	US2014194794
OPPOSITION	US2014236151
OPPOSITION	US2014350333
OPPOSITION	US2015196455
OPPOSITION	US2015328081
OPPOSITION	US2016000647
OPPOSITION	US5377701
OPPOSITION	US6464653
OPPOSITION	WO2008002625
OPPOSITION	WO2008052151
OPPOSITION	WO2013178223
OPPOSITION	WO2015039787
OPPOSITION	WO2015070242

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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Jul 5, 2024
Request for change of client data cannot be registered anymore
Search/Exam
Jul 1, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 1, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 1, 2024
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Sep 1, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Sep 1, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Aug 29, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
May 18, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 18, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
May 18, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
May 18, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
May 18, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
May 18, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
May 18, 2022
Means of redress
OPPO
May 18, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
May 18, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
May 18, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
May 18, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
May 18, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
May 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
May 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Feb 7, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 7, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 8, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 14, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 14, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 14, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 14, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 14, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jun 14, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Feb 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Feb 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Feb 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 17, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Oct 9, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Oct 9, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Oct 5, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Sep 30, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
OPPO
Sep 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 25, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Sep 25, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
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Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
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Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
OPPO
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
OPPO
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
OPPO
Sep 25, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Sep 25, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Sep 25, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jan 3, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Nov 28, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Nov 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 18, 2019
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Nov 18, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Nov 18, 2019
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Nov 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jul 19, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Jul 19, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Jul 19, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Jul 19, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Jun 19, 2019
Examination started
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May 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
May 27, 2019
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Search/Exam
May 9, 2019
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Search/Exam
Apr 29, 2019
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Jan 28, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Search/Exam
Jan 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Jan 24, 2019
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
PCTRO
Jan 24, 2019
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
PCTRO
Jan 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jan 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jan 17, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Jan 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jan 2, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Jan 2, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jan 2, 2019
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Jan 2, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Jan 2, 2019
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Jan 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Nov 29, 2018
Notification of the recording of a change
PCTRO
Nov 29, 2018
Notification of the recording of a change
PCTRO
Nov 29, 2018
Notification of the recording of a change
Search/Exam
Nov 29, 2018
Notification of the recording of a change
Search/Exam
Oct 31, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Sep 21, 2018
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2018
Confirmation of effective date of early entry
Search/Exam
Sep 4, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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Aug 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 21, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jul 30, 2018
Notification of the recording of a change
PCTRO
Jul 30, 2018
Notification of the recording of a change
Search/Exam
Jul 5, 2018
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jul 5, 2018
International publication of the international search report
Search/Exam
May 17, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
May 17, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
May 17, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Apr 30, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2018
Published international application - A2
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
PCTISA
Mar 29, 2018
Reply to invitation to pay additional fees
PCTISA
Mar 29, 2018
Reply to invitation to pay additional fees
PCTISA
Mar 6, 2018
Disclaimer regarding the provisional opinion accompanying the partial search results
PCTISA
Mar 6, 2018
Partial International Search Report
PCTISA
Mar 6, 2018
Provisional opinion accompanying the partial search results
PCTISA
Feb 5, 2018
Notification relating to priority claim
PCTISA
Feb 5, 2018
Notification relating to priority claim
PCTRO
Jan 30, 2018
Notification of correction or cancellation of priority claim
PCTISA
Jan 30, 2018
Notification of correction or cancellation of priority claim
PCTRO
Jan 5, 2018
Annex
PCTRO
Jan 5, 2018
Incoming fax related to PCT RO
PCTRO
Jan 5, 2018
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
PCTRO
Dec 7, 2017
Notification of receipt of Search copy
PCTISA
Dec 5, 2017
Invitation to correct priority date or cancel priority claim
PCTRO
Dec 1, 2017
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA
Nov 28, 2017
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
PCTRO
Nov 28, 2017
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
PCTRO
Oct 31, 2017
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
PCTRO
Oct 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Oct 5, 2017
Abstract
PCTRO
Oct 5, 2017
Claims
PCTRO
Oct 5, 2017
Description
PCTRO
Oct 5, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
PCTRO
Oct 5, 2017
Drawings
PCTRO
Oct 5, 2017
Electronic request for grant of an International application
PCTRO
Oct 5, 2017
Substitute sheet (R26) Request
PCTRO