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Heat Consumption Estimation - EP3602977

The patent EP3602977 was granted to Ista on May 5, 2021. The application was filed on Mar 28, 2018 under application number EP18712627A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3602977

ISTA

Application Number: EP18712627A
Filing Date: Mar 28, 2018
Status: Revoked; Feb 9, 2024
Publication Date: May 5, 2021
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions (2)

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
TECHEM ENERGY SERVICES	Feb 5, 2022	KEIL & SCHAAFHAUSEN PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB	ADMISSIBLE
DSI TRANEMOSEGAARDBOLIGSELSKABET SYDFYN HADERSLEV BOLIGSELSKABBOLIGSELSKABET AKB ALBERTSLUND	Feb 3, 2022	INSPICOS PS	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (12) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2007189312
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2009043407
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2009299919
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2016057004
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2014000741
OPPOSITION	EP2945330
OPPOSITION	US2007263661
OPPOSITION	US2009299919
OPPOSITION	US2012039186
OPPOSITION	US2016057004
OPPOSITION	US2017005920
OPPOSITION	WO2014000741

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 7, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Feb 7, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Feb 7, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
OPPO
Nov 8, 2023
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 6, 2023
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 3, 2023
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 3, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Nov 3, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Nov 3, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Nov 3, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Nov 3, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Nov 3, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Nov 3, 2023
Means of redress
Search/Exam
Nov 3, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Nov 3, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Nov 3, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 3, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 3, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 3, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 3, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 3, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 3, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 3, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Nov 3, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Nov 3, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Oct 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 21, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
OPPO
Jun 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
OPPO
Jun 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
OPPO
Jun 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
OPPO
Jun 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
OPPO
Jun 19, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 19, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 16, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 1, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 1, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 1, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
OPPO
Jun 1, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
OPPO
Jun 1, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 1, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 1, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 27, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 26, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 26, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 26, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 26, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 26, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 24, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 24, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Apr 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Apr 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
OPPO
Apr 20, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
OPPO
Apr 20, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Apr 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 20, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 20, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 19, 2023
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 25, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 25, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 25, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 17, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 17, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Aug 17, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 17, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 17, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Aug 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Aug 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jul 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Jul 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Jul 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 4, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 4, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Apr 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 5, 2022
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Mar 28, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
OPPO
Feb 22, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Feb 22, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Feb 22, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Feb 11, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Feb 9, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Feb 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Feb 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Feb 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Feb 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
Feb 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
OPPO
Feb 5, 2022
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Feb 5, 2022
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Feb 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 3, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Feb 3, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Feb 3, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Feb 3, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Feb 3, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Feb 3, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Feb 3, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Feb 3, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Feb 3, 2022
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Feb 3, 2022
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Feb 3, 2022
Published international application - A1
OPPO
May 19, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Apr 9, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Mar 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 25, 2021
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Mar 25, 2021
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Mar 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Dec 8, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Dec 8, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Dec 8, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Dec 8, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Dec 8, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Nov 17, 2020
Examination started
Search/Exam
May 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 15, 2020
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
May 15, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
May 15, 2020
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
May 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jan 9, 2020
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Nov 6, 2019
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Nov 4, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Nov 4, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Oct 29, 2019
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
Oct 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 9, 2019
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Oct 8, 2019
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Oct 8, 2019
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Aug 9, 2019
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Jun 25, 2019
Annex to International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Jun 25, 2019
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Jun 25, 2019
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Jun 25, 2019
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Jun 25, 2019
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Jun 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Jun 4, 2019
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
PCT2
Jun 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Jun 3, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
PCT2
Jun 3, 2019
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Jun 3, 2019
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Jun 3, 2019
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
PCT2
Apr 5, 2019
Written opinion
PCT2
Apr 5, 2019
Written opinion - free text sheet
PCT2
Apr 5, 2019
Written opinion - points I-VIII
PCT2
Mar 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Mar 13, 2019
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
PCT2
Feb 27, 2019
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Feb 18, 2019
Non-unity - restrict claims/pay fees
PCT2
Feb 18, 2019
Non-unity - restrict claims/pay fees - free text sheet
PCT2
Feb 1, 2019
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Jan 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Jan 28, 2019
PCT demand form
PCT2
Jan 28, 2019
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Jan 28, 2019
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Jan 28, 2019
Payment of fees and costs
PCT2
Jan 28, 2019
Reply to International Search Opinion
PCT2
Oct 24, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2018
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2018
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Sep 4, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Sep 4, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Sep 4, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Jul 25, 2018
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTRO
Jul 25, 2018
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA
Jul 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTISA
Jun 13, 2018
Partial International Search Report
PCTISA
Jun 13, 2018
Provisional opinion accompanying the partial search results
PCTISA
Apr 9, 2018
Notification of receipt of Search copy
PCTISA
Apr 5, 2018
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
PCTRO
Apr 3, 2018
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA
Mar 29, 2018
Electronic request for grant of an International application
PCTRO
Mar 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Mar 28, 2018
Abstract
PCTRO
Mar 28, 2018
Claims
PCTRO
Mar 28, 2018
Description
PCTRO
Mar 28, 2018
Document concerning fees and payments
PCTRO
Mar 28, 2018
Drawings
PCTRO