Systems And Methods For Supplementing On-Demand Media

Patent No. EP1947858 (titled "Systems And Methods For Supplementing On-Demand Media") was filed by Rovi Guides on Oct 9, 2001. The application was issued on Jul 2, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MEDIENGRUPPE RTL DEUTSCHLAND GMBH	Apr 1, 2015	KIANI
VIRGIN MEDIA	Mar 31, 2015	MARTIN
WATCHEVER GROUP	Mar 24, 2015	SANTARELLI

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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Jun 23, 2021
Refund of fees
Jun 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 21, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 21, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 21, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 21, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 18, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 18, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 18, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 15, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jun 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
May 28, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 28, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 27, 2021
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
May 27, 2021
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
May 27, 2021
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
May 27, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 27, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2021
Claims
May 22, 2021
Claims
May 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 21, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 21, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 10, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
May 10, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
May 10, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
May 7, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 7, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 28, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 26, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 26, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 10, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 10, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 10, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 19, 2021
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jan 19, 2021
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jan 19, 2021
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jan 14, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Oct 7, 2020
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Oct 7, 2020
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Oct 7, 2020
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Oct 2, 2020
F3303.17 Change of the composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Aug 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 31, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 31, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 31, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 22, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 22, 2020
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Jul 22, 2020
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Jul 22, 2020
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Jul 22, 2020
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Jul 17, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Apr 17, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 14, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2018
Reply to a complaint
Nov 15, 2018
Complaint
Dec 5, 2017
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Dec 5, 2017
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Nov 29, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 24, 2017
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
Nov 23, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Nov 9, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 9, 2017
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Nov 9, 2017
Withdrawal of an opposition
Nov 7, 2017
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Nov 6, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 27, 2017
Reply to appeal
Oct 27, 2017
Reply to appeal
Oct 25, 2017
Reply to appeal
Oct 4, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Jun 26, 2017
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Jun 8, 2017
Composition of the board (T)
May 15, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 11, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
May 9, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
May 8, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 1, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 1, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 1, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 1, 2017
Claims
May 1, 2017
Claims
May 1, 2017
Claims
May 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 1, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 7, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 28, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Feb 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2017
Notice of appeal
Jan 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 26, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 20, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 20, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 20, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 20, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 20, 2016
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 20, 2016
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 20, 2016
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 20, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 20, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 20, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 20, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 20, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 20, 2016
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 4, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 1, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 1, 2016
Citation for the examination procedure
Nov 1, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Nov 1, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 27, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 24, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 21, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Sep 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 5, 2016
Request for change of opponent's representative
Sep 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 2, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 2, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 2, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 2, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 2, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 2, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 2, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 2, 2016
Claims
Sep 2, 2016
Claims
Sep 2, 2016
Claims
Sep 2, 2016
Claims
Sep 2, 2016
Claims
Sep 2, 2016
Claims
Sep 2, 2016
Claims
Sep 2, 2016
Claims
Sep 2, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 2, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 31, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 31, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 8, 2016
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jun 20, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 19, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 17, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 18, 2016
Advice of delivery
Apr 13, 2016
Advice of delivery
Apr 11, 2016
Advice of delivery
Apr 11, 2016
Advice of delivery
Apr 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 5, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 5, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 5, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 5, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 5, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 6, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 19, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 10, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 10, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 10, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 10, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Sep 4, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Aug 11, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 23, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 16, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 16, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 8, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 8, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 8, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 8, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 8, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 2, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 2, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 2, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 2, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 2, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 2, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 1, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 1, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 1, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 1, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 31, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 31, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 31, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 24, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 3, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 19, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 2, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 5, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 29, 2014
Refund of fees
Apr 25, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 25, 2014
French translation of claims
Apr 25, 2014
German translation of the claims
Jan 13, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 13, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 13, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 13, 2014
Text intended for grant
Aug 2, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 8, 2013
Annex to the communication
Apr 8, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 18, 2012
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Mar 6, 2012
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
May 27, 2011
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 25, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
May 23, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Mar 5, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Feb 18, 2009
Claims
Feb 18, 2009
Description
Feb 18, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 12, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 10, 2009
Claims
Feb 10, 2009
Description
Feb 10, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 23, 2009
Maintenance of the application
Jan 22, 2009
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jan 22, 2009
Maintenance of the application
Jan 22, 2009
Maintenance of the application
Aug 6, 2008
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jul 29, 2008
Letter which had not been notified
Jul 28, 2008
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jul 15, 2008
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 15, 2008
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 15, 2008
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 15, 2008
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 15, 2008
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 8, 2008
Designation of inventor
Jul 8, 2008
Letter concerning the inventor
Jul 7, 2008
Designation of inventor
Jul 7, 2008
Designation of inventor
Jul 7, 2008
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2008
Letter concerning the inventor
Jul 7, 2008
Letter concerning the inventor
Jun 25, 2008
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jun 20, 2008
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 20, 2008
European search opinion
Jun 20, 2008
European search report
Apr 28, 2008
Deficiency in designation of inventor
Apr 8, 2008
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Mar 28, 2008
Abstract
Mar 28, 2008
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Mar 28, 2008
Claims
Mar 28, 2008
Description
Mar 28, 2008
Drawings
Mar 28, 2008
Request for grant of a European patent
Jun 24, 2003
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 24, 2003
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 24, 2003
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP1947858

ROVI GUIDES

Application Number: EP08103148A
Filing Date: Oct 9, 2001
Status: Revoked; Aug 27, 2021
Publication Date: Jul 2, 2014
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EP1947858