Vehicle Lamp

Patent No. EP2216590 (titled "Vehicle Lamp") was filed by Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. on Feb 5, 2010. The application was issued on Dec 11, 2024.

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
VALEO VISION	Apr 15, 2016	-

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.

Date
Description

Get instant alerts for new documents

Nov 14, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 14, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 31, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 31, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 31, 2024
French translation of claims
Oct 31, 2024
German translation of the claims
Aug 1, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Aug 1, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 23, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
May 2, 2024
Refund of fees
Apr 29, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 29, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 23, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 18, 2024
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Apr 16, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2024
Withdrawal of an appeal
Feb 28, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 28, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 21, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2024
Notice of appeal
Jan 9, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2024
Advice of delivery
Jan 9, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 2, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 2, 2024
Advice of delivery
Jan 2, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 21, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 21, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 21, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2023
Means of redress
Dec 21, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 21, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 21, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 21, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 16, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 31, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 31, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 31, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 31, 2023
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2023
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 25, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Sep 16, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2023
Advice of delivery
Apr 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 24, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 24, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2022
Letter which had not been notified
Aug 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 23, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jun 24, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 24, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jun 24, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 10, 2022
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Mar 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Feb 7, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 7, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 21, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 21, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 21, 2021
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Dec 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 3, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 3, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 18, 2021
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Nov 18, 2021
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Oct 20, 2021
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Oct 20, 2021
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Oct 21, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 21, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Oct 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 14, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Sep 3, 2020
Communication (no form)
Aug 3, 2020
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Jul 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 29, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 29, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 29, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jun 24, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jun 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 19, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jun 18, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 18, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 20, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 20, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 16, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 16, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 13, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Dec 2, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 25, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 3, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Sep 18, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 13, 2018
Claims
Sep 13, 2018
Claims
Sep 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2018
Reply to appeal
May 30, 2018
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
May 30, 2018
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
May 3, 2018
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
May 3, 2018
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
May 3, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 3, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 24, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Apr 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 22, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 22, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 15, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Feb 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 13, 2018
Notice of appeal
Dec 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 12, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 12, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 12, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 12, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 12, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 12, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 12, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 12, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 12, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 27, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 22, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Nov 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 12, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 12, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 12, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 23, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Sep 21, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
May 24, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 24, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 22, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Apr 15, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Apr 15, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Apr 15, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Apr 15, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Apr 15, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Apr 15, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 15, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Apr 15, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Apr 15, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Apr 15, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Apr 15, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Apr 15, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Apr 15, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Apr 15, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Apr 15, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Apr 15, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 15, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 15, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 18, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 2, 2015
French translation of claims
Jun 2, 2015
German translation of the claims
Feb 13, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 13, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 13, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 13, 2015
Text intended for grant
Dec 16, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 16, 2014
Claims
Dec 16, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 18, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 18, 2014
Claims
Nov 18, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 29, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jul 29, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 21, 2014
Examination started
Feb 9, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 9, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 9, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 9, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Feb 9, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 16, 2010
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jul 16, 2010
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jun 14, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 14, 2010
European search opinion
Jun 14, 2010
European search report
Apr 12, 2010
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Apr 7, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 5, 2010
Abstract
Feb 5, 2010
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Feb 5, 2010
Claims
Feb 5, 2010
Description
Feb 5, 2010
Designation of inventor
Feb 5, 2010
Drawings
Feb 5, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2216590

KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.

Application Number: EP10152792A
Filing Date: Feb 5, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Nov 8, 2024
Publication Date: Dec 11, 2024
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

IP Verse

Vehicle Lamp

Patent Summary

Patent Family

Patent Oppositions

Dossier Documents

EP2216590