Electronic Program Guide With Digital Storage

Patent No. EP2271070 (titled "Electronic Program Guide With Digital Storage") was filed by Rovi Guides on Sep 16, 1999. The application was issued on Oct 24, 2018.

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
VIRGIN MEDIA	Feb 22, 2016	MARTIN

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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Sep 27, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 21, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Sep 17, 2018
French translation of claims
Sep 17, 2018
German translation of the claims
Sep 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Jun 22, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Jun 19, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 8, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 8, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 8, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 8, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 8, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 8, 2018
Means of redress
Mar 8, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 8, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 8, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 8, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 23, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Nov 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 14, 2017
Claims
Nov 14, 2017
Claims
Nov 14, 2017
Claims
Nov 14, 2017
Claims
Nov 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 14, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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
Oct 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Jul 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 17, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2017
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Mar 20, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 13, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 13, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Oct 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jul 26, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 1, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 1, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 1, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2016
Notice of opposition
Feb 22, 2016
Notice of opposition
Feb 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Nov 6, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 19, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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 27, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 4, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 16, 2015
French translation of claims
Apr 16, 2015
German translation of the claims
Apr 16, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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
Jan 12, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 12, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 12, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 12, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jan 7, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jan 7, 2015
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Jan 7, 2015
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Jan 7, 2015
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Jan 7, 2015
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 6, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 6, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 6, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 6, 2014
Claims
Nov 6, 2014
Claims
Nov 6, 2014
Claims
Nov 6, 2014
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 6, 2014
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2014
Advice of delivery
Aug 5, 2014
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 5, 2014
Annex to the communication
Aug 5, 2014
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2014
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 16, 2014
Claims
Jun 16, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 18, 2014
Annex to the communication
Feb 18, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 11, 2014
Examination started
Jul 31, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Mar 29, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 29, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 29, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 29, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Mar 29, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 13, 2012
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jan 25, 2012
Refund of fees
Jan 6, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jan 6, 2012
European search opinion
Jan 6, 2012
European search report
Oct 24, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 24, 2011
Letter concerning the inventor
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
Feb 7, 2011
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Dec 8, 2010
Notification of forthcoming publication
Dec 7, 2010
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 8, 2010
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Sep 24, 2010
Abstract
Sep 24, 2010
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Sep 24, 2010
Annex
Sep 24, 2010
Claims
Sep 24, 2010
Description
Sep 24, 2010
Designation of inventor
Sep 24, 2010
Designation of inventor
Sep 24, 2010
Designation of inventor
Sep 24, 2010
Designation of inventor
Sep 24, 2010
Designation of inventor
Sep 24, 2010
Drawings
Sep 24, 2010
Previously filed application
Sep 24, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent
Mar 28, 2000
Priority document

EP2271070

ROVI GUIDES

Application Number: EP10179147A
Filing Date: Sep 16, 1999
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 21, 2018
Publication Date: Oct 24, 2018
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