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The patent EP2603121 was granted to Koninklijke Philips on Apr 19, 2017. The application was filed on Jul 22, 2011 under application number EP11746652A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOMPERNASS HANDELSGESELLSCHAFT | Jan 4, 2018 | ANDREJEWSKI HONKE PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005004683 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1495702 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1721553 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2044867 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2177136 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005058111 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006103234 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1721553 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2044867 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2077087 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006103234 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007135135 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010043451 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011047815 |
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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Request concerning representative opponent
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Apr 19, 2017
Mar 23, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Mar 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 9, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Mar 9, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Mar 9, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
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Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Nov 16, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
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(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2016
Description
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
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Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jun 3, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Jun 3, 2016
Dec 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 17, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Dec 17, 2015
Claims
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Dec 17, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Submission concerning representation
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 6, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jun 18, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
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Mar 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 6, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Mar 6, 2015
Claims
Search/Exam
Mar 6, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Mar 6, 2015
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Dec 19, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 19, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Dec 19, 2014
Sep 4, 2014
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Sep 4, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
May 16, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 16, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
May 16, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
May 16, 2014
Claims
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May 16, 2014
Description
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May 16, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 6, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
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Nov 19, 2013
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Nov 19, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Sep 26, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 26, 2013
Sep 26, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Sep 26, 2013
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Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Sep 26, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Sep 26, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Aug 22, 2013
Aug 14, 2013
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Search/Exam
Aug 13, 2013
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Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 20, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 20, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 16, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
Mar 6, 2013
Dec 28, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 28, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Dec 21, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
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Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Feb 16, 2012
Published international application - A1
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Aug 25, 2011
Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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Aug 25, 2011
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