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Controlling Access To A Physical Space Using A Fingerprint Sensor - EP3520088

The patent EP3520088 was granted to Assa Abloy on Oct 21, 2020. The application was filed on Sep 26, 2017 under application number EP17777241A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3520088

ASSA ABLOY

Application Number: EP17777241A
Filing Date: Sep 26, 2017
Status: Opposition Rejected; Apr 28, 2023
Publication Date: Oct 21, 2020
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
EKEY BIOMETRIC SYSTEMS	Jul 21, 2021	HUBSCHER & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE	-

Patent Citations (38) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2005044909
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2007234052
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2010073129
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2010109838
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2011090541
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2015027178
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2016055694
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2016260271
OPPOSITION	AT506236
OPPOSITION	CN106960488
OPPOSITION	DE102004010554
OPPOSITION	DE102005000008
OPPOSITION	DE102015114367
OPPOSITION	DE10206700
OPPOSITION	DE10323686
OPPOSITION	DE20207283U
OPPOSITION	DE20311878U
OPPOSITION	EP1244068
OPPOSITION	EP2919202
OPPOSITION	US2005044909
OPPOSITION	US2007234052
OPPOSITION	US2010073129
OPPOSITION	US2010109838
OPPOSITION	US2011090541
OPPOSITION	US2015027178
OPPOSITION	US2016055694
OPPOSITION	US2016260271
OPPOSITION	US5337043
OPPOSITION	US5729334
OPPOSITION	US5933086
OPPOSITION	US5963657
OPPOSITION	US7770013
OPPOSITION	US8255697
OPPOSITION	US9189900
OPPOSITION	WO0114669
OPPOSITION	WO2005122462
OPPOSITION	WO2015049187
OPPOSITION	WO20170709438

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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Apr 28, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Apr 28, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Apr 24, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Jan 16, 2023
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 13, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jan 13, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division
OPPO
Jan 13, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Jan 13, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Jan 13, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Jan 13, 2023
Means of redress
OPPO
Jan 13, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jan 13, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jan 13, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Jan 13, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 13, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 13, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 13, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jan 13, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Nov 24, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 14, 2022
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
OPPO
Sep 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 19, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 6, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 16, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 16, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 16, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
May 16, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 10, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
May 10, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
May 6, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
May 6, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 25, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 25, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 23, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 23, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 23, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 23, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 25, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Oct 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
OPPO
Oct 25, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Oct 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 25, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Sep 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 23, 2021
Request for documents
OPPO
Sep 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 10, 2021
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
OPPO
Sep 10, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Sep 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 6, 2021
Authorisation
OPPO
Sep 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 6, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
OPPO
Aug 4, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Aug 4, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jul 30, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 030
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jul 21, 2021
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 2, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Sep 24, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Aug 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Aug 18, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Aug 18, 2020
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Aug 18, 2020
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
May 14, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
May 14, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
May 14, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
May 14, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
May 14, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Apr 15, 2020
Examination started
Search/Exam
Jul 10, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
May 8, 2019
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
May 6, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
May 1, 2019
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
Apr 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 25, 2019
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2019
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2019
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Feb 8, 2019
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Dec 14, 2018
Annex to International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Dec 14, 2018
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Dec 14, 2018
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Dec 14, 2018
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Dec 14, 2018
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Oct 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Oct 24, 2018
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
PCT2
Oct 24, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Oct 24, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Oct 24, 2018
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
PCT2
Aug 24, 2018
Written opinion
PCT2
Aug 24, 2018
Written opinion - free text sheet
PCT2
Aug 24, 2018
Written opinion - points I-VIII
PCT2
Aug 15, 2018
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Aug 3, 2018
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT) (without attachments)
PCT2
Jul 17, 2018
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Jul 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Jul 11, 2018
PCT demand form
PCT2
Jul 11, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Jul 11, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Jul 11, 2018
Payment of fees and costs
PCT2
Jul 11, 2018
Reply to International Search Opinion
PCT2
Apr 23, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Apr 5, 2018
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Apr 5, 2018
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Dec 11, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Dec 11, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Dec 11, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Oct 12, 2017
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
PCTRO
Sep 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Sep 26, 2017
Abstract
PCTRO
Sep 26, 2017
Claims
PCTRO
Sep 26, 2017
Description
PCTRO
Sep 26, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
PCTRO
Sep 26, 2017
Drawings
PCTRO
Sep 26, 2017
Electronic request for grant of an International application
PCTRO
Sep 26, 2017
Priority document (RO-procedure)
PCTRO