Process And Device To Accelerate Growth

Patent No. EP2003949 (titled "Process And Device To Accelerate Growth") was filed by Linde on Apr 11, 2007. The application was issued on Mar 4, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
STADION GROW LIGHTING	Oct 23, 2015	HOOIVELD

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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Nov 22, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 22, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Nov 17, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Aug 8, 2022
Decision revoking the European Patent (patent proprietor)
Aug 8, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent (opponent)
Apr 22, 2022
Communication concerning surcharge and failure to observe time limit
Dec 7, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Dec 7, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Dec 7, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 23, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 16, 2021
Refund of fees
Nov 5, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 5, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 5, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 5, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 3, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Nov 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 2, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Sep 28, 2021
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Sep 28, 2021
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Apr 30, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 30, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 28, 2021
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Apr 28, 2021
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Apr 22, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Feb 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 15, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Feb 15, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Feb 10, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jun 4, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
May 18, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 13, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
May 12, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 12, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 12, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jul 2, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2019
Reply to appeal
Feb 20, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Dec 21, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 21, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 18, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Dec 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 14, 2018
Notice of appeal
Nov 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 9, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 4, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 4, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 4, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 4, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 4, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 4, 2018
Means of redress
Oct 4, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 4, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 4, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 4, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 4, 2018
Matter concerning the application
Jul 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 4, 2018
Claims
Jul 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2018
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jul 3, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 3, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 19, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 20, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 20, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 12, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 12, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 12, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 12, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 8, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Jul 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 18, 2017
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 18, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 27, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 17, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 17, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 17, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 17, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 28, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 28, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 28, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 28, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 28, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 25, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 25, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
May 12, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jan 11, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 11, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 26, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2015
Communication of amended entries
Nov 9, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2015
Notice of opposition
Nov 9, 2015
Request for change of name -opponent
Nov 3, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 23, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 5, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 29, 2015
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jan 29, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 22, 2015
English translation of the claims
Jan 22, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 22, 2015
French translation of claims
Jan 22, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 17, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 13, 2014
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 13, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 13, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 13, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 13, 2014
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 13, 2014
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 1, 2014
Annex to the communication
Oct 1, 2014
Consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 1, 2014
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 30, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2014
Claims
Sep 30, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 11, 2013
General enquiry
Dec 14, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 14, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 14, 2011
Amended description with annotations
Dec 14, 2011
Claims
Dec 14, 2011
Claims
Dec 14, 2011
Description
Dec 14, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 11, 2011
Annex to the communication
Aug 11, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 8, 2011
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Oct 13, 2010
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Sep 29, 2010
General enquiry
Dec 4, 2009
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 4, 2009
Claims
Dec 4, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 10, 2009
Annex to the communication
Aug 10, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 16, 2009
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 10, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Dec 23, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 23, 2008
Amendments received before examination
Nov 26, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 20, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Oct 29, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 15, 2008
Notification of the recording of a change
Oct 15, 2008
Notification of the recording of a change
Sep 8, 2008
Notice on debiting of fees
Aug 29, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 22, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 14, 2008
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 4, 2008
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Nov 13, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 25, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Oct 25, 2007
Published international application - A1
Apr 11, 2007
Abstract
Apr 11, 2007
Claims
Apr 11, 2007
Description
Apr 11, 2007
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EP2003949

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Application Number: EP07724172A
Filing Date: Apr 11, 2007
Status: Revoked; Nov 18, 2022
Publication Date: Mar 4, 2015
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