Self-Deployable Tent Comprising An Internal Chamber

Patent No. EP1697604 (titled "Self-Deployable Tent Comprising An Internal Chamber") was filed by Decathlon on Dec 14, 2004. The application was issued on Mar 18, 2009.

Self-deployable tent with a structure of flexible hoops that folds into a compact, flat configuration and automatically expands into a full tent shape when released. The tent features an interior chamber with a flexible spacer system that maintains separation from the roof sheet, eliminating the need for manual setup. The design includes adjustable width means to modulate the tent's volume.

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Latest UPC cases involving this patent.

Case Number	Filing Date	Plaintiff	Proceeding Type
UPC_COA_0000940/2025	Dec 29, 2025	Decathlon	Appeal
UPC_COA_0000939/2025	Dec 29, 2025	Decathlon	Appeal
UPC_CFI_105/2025	Feb 10, 2025	Kaufland Marketplace, Lidl Belgium	Counter Claim For Revocation
UPC_CFI_521/2024	Sep 17, 2024	Decathlon	Infringement

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Patent Oppositions (3)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
INTERSPORT FRANCE GO SPORT FRANCE	Dec 18, 2009	PONTET
OASE OUTDOORS APS	Dec 18, 2009	JAEKEL
WINGROUP SDAD COOP	Dec 17, 2009	JANSEN

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Jan 15, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the opponent
Jul 2, 2013
Communication of amended entries
May 29, 2013
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
May 29, 2013
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
May 29, 2013
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
May 29, 2013
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
May 24, 2013
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 23, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the opponent
Apr 9, 2013
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2013
Advice of delivery
Apr 4, 2013
Advice of delivery
Apr 2, 2013
Request for change of opponent's representative
Mar 25, 2013
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2013
Advice of delivery
Mar 20, 2013
Advice of delivery
Mar 19, 2013
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 22, 2013
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Feb 19, 2013
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Feb 11, 2013
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 11, 2013
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 11, 2013
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 4, 2013
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 4, 2013
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 4, 2013
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 4, 2013
Fax relating to Appeal procedure
Feb 4, 2013
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 4, 2013
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 31, 2013
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 30, 2013
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 14, 2013
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 10, 2013
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Jan 9, 2013
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 7, 2013
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jan 7, 2013
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 7, 2013
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 7, 2013
Non-scannable object
Jan 7, 2013
Non-scannable object
Jan 4, 2013
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 4, 2013
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 3, 2013
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 3, 2013
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 28, 2012
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2012
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2012
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 13, 2012
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2012
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 28, 2012
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2012
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2012
Advice of delivery
Oct 17, 2012
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 16, 2012
Advice of delivery
Oct 11, 2012
Advice of delivery
Oct 9, 2012
Advice of delivery
Oct 8, 2012
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 6, 2012
Claims
Oct 6, 2012
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 6, 2012
Non-scannable object
Oct 6, 2012
Non-scannable object
Oct 6, 2012
Non-scannable object
Oct 1, 2012
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 27, 2012
Advice of delivery
Sep 27, 2012
Advice of delivery
Sep 26, 2012
Advice of delivery
Sep 21, 2012
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Sep 18, 2012
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Aug 29, 2012
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Aug 29, 2012
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 23, 2012
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 14, 2012
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 24, 2012
F3004 Communication of the Registry
May 24, 2012
F3004 Communication of the Registry
May 24, 2012
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 24, 2012
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 15, 2012
Authorisation
May 15, 2012
Authorisation
May 15, 2012
Request for change of opponent's representative
May 15, 2012
Request for change of opponent's representative
Mar 29, 2012
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 27, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 21, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 1, 2012
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jan 31, 2012
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 27, 2012
Reply to appeal
Jan 25, 2012
Reply to appeal
Nov 25, 2011
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 25, 2011
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 21, 2011
Reply to appeal
Nov 21, 2011
Reply to appeal
Sep 23, 2011
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 22, 2011
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Sep 20, 2011
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Sep 19, 2011
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Sep 16, 2011
Request for extension of time limit
Sep 15, 2011
Request for extension of time limit
Sep 9, 2011
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Sep 7, 2011
Request for extension of time limit
Aug 23, 2011
Request for extension of time limit
May 13, 2011
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 9, 2011
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 5, 2011
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 2, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2011
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 28, 2011
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 28, 2011
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 3, 2011
Advice of delivery
Jan 3, 2011
Advice of delivery
Jan 3, 2011
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 31, 2010
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 31, 2010
Advice of delivery
Dec 30, 2010
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 30, 2010
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 28, 2010
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 20, 2010
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 20, 2010
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 20, 2010
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 20, 2010
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 20, 2010
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 20, 2010
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 20, 2010
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 20, 2010
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 20, 2010
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 20, 2010
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 20, 2010
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 20, 2010
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 20, 2010
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 20, 2010
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 20, 2010
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2010
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2010
Processing of an appeal
Dec 11, 2010
Notice of appeal
Dec 8, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2010
Notice of appeal
Dec 8, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 30, 2010
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 5, 2010
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Nov 5, 2010
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 5, 2010
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 5, 2010
Non-scannable object
Nov 4, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 4, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 4, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 30, 2010
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2010
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 29, 2010
Fax dealing with oral proceedings during the opposition procedure
Oct 29, 2010
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 21, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 21, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 21, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 21, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2010
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2010
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2010
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2010
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2010
Advice of delivery
Sep 29, 2010
Advice of delivery
Sep 28, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Sep 27, 2010
Advice of delivery
Sep 24, 2010
Advice of delivery
Sep 23, 2010
Advice of delivery
Sep 18, 2010
Advice of delivery
Sep 13, 2010
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 13, 2010
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2010
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2010
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2010
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2010
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 11, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 11, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 11, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 7, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2010
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 7, 2010
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 7, 2010
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 7, 2010
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 26, 2010
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 26, 2010
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 26, 2010
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 26, 2010
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 4, 2010
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 30, 2009
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 24, 2009
Authorisation
Dec 24, 2009
Authorisation
Dec 24, 2009
Filing of a new opposition
Dec 24, 2009
Non-scannable object
Dec 24, 2009
Non-scannable object
Dec 24, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 24, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 24, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 24, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 24, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 24, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2009
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 21, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2009
Authorisation
Dec 18, 2009
Fax filed during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2009
Filing of a new opposition
Dec 18, 2009
Filing of a new opposition
Dec 18, 2009
Filing of a new opposition
Dec 18, 2009
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2009
Notice of opposition
Dec 18, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2009
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 17, 2009
Filing of a new opposition
Sep 25, 2009
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Sep 8, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Feb 19, 2009
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 29, 2008
English translation of the claims
Dec 29, 2008
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 29, 2008
German translation of the claims
Dec 29, 2008
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 23, 2008
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 9, 2008
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 9, 2008
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 9, 2008
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 9, 2008
Text intended for grant
Jul 17, 2008
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 4, 2008
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 2, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2008
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 23, 2008
Annex to the communication
Jan 23, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 23, 2008
Consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 23, 2008
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 27, 2007
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 27, 2007
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 27, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 18, 2007
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 15, 2007
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 12, 2007
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 6, 2007
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Sep 6, 2007
Observations by third parties
Sep 6, 2007
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 6, 2007
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Aug 31, 2007
Observations by third parties
Jun 13, 2007
Annex to the communication
Jun 13, 2007
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 8, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 7, 2007
Matter concerning the application
Jun 4, 2007
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 4, 2007
Matter concerning the application
Jun 4, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 23, 2007
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Apr 23, 2007
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Apr 23, 2007
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Apr 19, 2007
Letter concerning the designation and/or extension and/or validation of states
Apr 17, 2007
Letter concerning the designation and/or extension and/or validation of states
Mar 24, 2007
Observations by third parties
Feb 16, 2007
Annex to the communication
Feb 16, 2007
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 10, 2006
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Aug 9, 2006
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 29, 2006
Matter concerning the application
Jul 26, 2006
General enquiry
May 23, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 4, 2006
Copy of the international search report
May 4, 2006
Copy of the international search report
May 4, 2006
Published international application - A1
Mar 27, 2006
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Mar 16, 2006
Matter concerning the application
Mar 14, 2006
Fax filed during the search and/or examination procedure
Dec 12, 2005
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 12, 2005
Submission concerning representation
Dec 9, 2005
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 24, 2005
Abstract
Feb 24, 2005
Claims
Feb 24, 2005
Description
Feb 24, 2005
Drawings
Feb 24, 2005
Submission concerning representation

EP1697604

DECATHLON

Application Number: EP04805703A
Filing Date: Dec 14, 2004
Status: Opposition Rejected
Publication Date: Mar 18, 2009
External Links: Slate, EP1697604B1, Google Patents