Orthodontic Bracket

Patent No. EP1287789 (titled "Orthodontic Bracket") was filed by Tomy Incorporated on Aug 23, 2002. The application was issued on Jul 9, 2014.

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
VOUDOURIS	Apr 8, 2015	BITTNER

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 27, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Feb 27, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 22, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 13, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 13, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 13, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 13, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 13, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 13, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 13, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 13, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Aug 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 19, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2017
Communication of amended entries
May 11, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Nov 10, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 10, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 8, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 8, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 8, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 28, 2016
Non-scannable object
Apr 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2016
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Apr 8, 2016
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Jan 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 4, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Dec 17, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 17, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Dec 15, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Dec 11, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 9, 2015
Communication of observations of the patent proprietor to opponent(s) with time limit
Sep 29, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 21, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 19, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 19, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 12, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 16, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 10, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 8, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 8, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 8, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 8, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 8, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 24, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jul 9, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 13, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 10, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 10, 2014
French translation of claims
Feb 10, 2014
German translation of the claims
Feb 10, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 4, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 4, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 4, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 4, 2013
Text intended for grant
Aug 23, 2013
Advice of delivery
Aug 22, 2013
Advice of delivery
Aug 19, 2013
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Aug 19, 2013
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Aug 9, 2013
Advice of delivery
Aug 8, 2013
Advice of delivery
Aug 5, 2013
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Aug 5, 2013
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 2, 2013
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 30, 2013
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 12, 2013
Advice of delivery
Jun 12, 2013
Advice of delivery
Jun 6, 2013
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 3, 2013
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 21, 2013
Cited document during appeal procedure
Mar 21, 2013
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 30, 2013
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Dec 19, 2012
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Dec 14, 2012
F3303.17 Change of the composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Dec 7, 2012
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 23, 2012
F3303.17 Change of the composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Sep 14, 2010
F3042 Dispatch of attendance note about a phone conversation
Sep 10, 2010
F3039 Attendance note about a phone conversation and continuation sheet
Aug 30, 2010
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 9, 2010
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 5, 2010
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 27, 2010
Processing of an appeal
Dec 18, 2009
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 18, 2009
Processing of an appeal
Nov 10, 2009
Notice of appeal
Sep 5, 2009
Advice of delivery
Sep 3, 2009
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 31, 2009
Decision to refuse according to the state of the file
Aug 31, 2009
Means of redress
Aug 25, 2009
Decision to refuse the application (Examining Division)
Mar 24, 2009
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations
Mar 24, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 20, 2008
Annex to the communication
Nov 20, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 29, 2008
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations
Oct 22, 2008
Claims
Oct 22, 2008
Claims
Oct 22, 2008
Claims
Oct 22, 2008
French translation of claims
Oct 22, 2008
French translation of claims
Oct 22, 2008
French translation of claims
Oct 22, 2008
German translation of the claims
Oct 22, 2008
German translation of the claims
Oct 22, 2008
German translation of the claims
Oct 22, 2008
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent until 31.03.2012
Aug 4, 2008
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 4, 2008
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 4, 2008
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 4, 2008
Text intended for grant
Jul 7, 2008
Annex to a communication
Jul 7, 2008
Annex to a communication
Jul 7, 2008
Annex to a communication
Jul 7, 2008
Annex to the communication
Jul 7, 2008
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Jul 7, 2008
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Jul 7, 2008
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Jul 7, 2008
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
May 27, 2008
Brief communication to applicant/representative
May 16, 2008
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
May 6, 2008
Claims
May 6, 2008
Claims
May 6, 2008
Description
May 6, 2008
Drawings
May 6, 2008
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 11, 2008
Submission concerning representation
Oct 12, 2007
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2007
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 5, 2007
Annex to the communication
Oct 5, 2007
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2007
Preparation for oral proceedings
Aug 29, 2007
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
May 24, 2007
Consultation by telephone/in person
May 24, 2007
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 10, 2007
Claims
Apr 10, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 28, 2006
Annex to the communication
Nov 28, 2006
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 4, 2006
Claims
Jan 4, 2006
Description
Jan 4, 2006
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 30, 2005
Annex to the communication
Aug 30, 2005
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 4, 2004
Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
Jul 19, 2004
Designation deemed to be withdrawn (non payment of designation fees)
Apr 27, 2004
Communication concerning non paid of designation fees
Dec 5, 2003
Letter concerning fees and payments
Sep 22, 2003
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Aug 7, 2003
Annex to European Search report
Aug 7, 2003
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Aug 7, 2003
European search report
Jan 22, 2003
Notification of forthcoming publication
Oct 16, 2002
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 15, 2002
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Oct 15, 2002
Drawings
Oct 15, 2002
Matter concerning the application
Oct 9, 2002
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 23, 2002
Abstract
Aug 23, 2002
Claims
Aug 23, 2002
Description
Aug 23, 2002
Designation of inventor
Aug 23, 2002
Drawings
Aug 23, 2002
Request for grant of a European patent

EP1287789

TOMY INCORPORATED

Application Number: EP02018933A
Filing Date: Aug 23, 2002
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 23, 2018
Publication Date: Jul 9, 2014
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