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Generating Media Control Information In An Interactive Media Content Delivery System

Patent No. EP2793430 (titled "Generating Media Control Information In An Interactive Media Content Delivery System") was filed by Rovi Guides on Apr 11, 2007. The application was issued on Aug 18, 2021.

Patent Summary

Interactive media guidance system that allows television program information, and information about a particular type of media, to be displayed on a viewer's television. The system includes an interactive program guide (IPG) that allows television program information, and information about a particular type of media, to be displayed on a viewer's television.

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Case Number	Filing Date	Plaintiff	Proceeding Type
UPC_CFI_206/2025	Mar 10, 2025	Disney Interactive Studios, The Walt Disney	Counter Claim For Revocation
UPC_CFI_665/2024	Nov 7, 2024	Adeia Guides	Infringement

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MEDIENGRUPPE RTL DEUTSCHLAND	Nov 23, 2018	SPRINGORUM

Dossier Documents

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Jul 22, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 22, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 16, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 12, 2021
French translation of claims
Jul 12, 2021
German translation of the claims
Jul 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 2, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 2, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Jun 23, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2021
Annex
Mar 10, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 10, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 10, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 10, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 10, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 10, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 10, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 10, 2021
Means of redress
Mar 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 10, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 26, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jan 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jan 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jan 18, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jan 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jan 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jan 15, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2021
Authorisation
Jan 12, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Nov 20, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 17, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 17, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 17, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 17, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 26, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
May 26, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Apr 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 22, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 22, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 22, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 17, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 14, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Mar 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2020
Non-scannable object
Mar 5, 2020
Non-scannable object
Mar 5, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 5, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 5, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 4, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2020
Authorisation
Jan 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2020
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jan 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 23, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 23, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 23, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 23, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 23, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 23, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 19, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 17, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 24, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 18, 2019
Letter which had not been notified
Dec 12, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 12, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 6, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Nov 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Nov 23, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 23, 2018
Notice of opposition
Mar 16, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 1, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 23, 2018
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Jan 16, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 12, 2018
French translation of claims
Jan 12, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jan 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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
Oct 4, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Sep 15, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 15, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 15, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 15, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 15, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 20, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 10, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Apr 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 11, 2016
Claims
Apr 11, 2016
Claims
Apr 11, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 11, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 3, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 28, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 6, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 19, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 29, 2015
Annex to the communication
Sep 29, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 21, 2015
Examination started
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)
Jun 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 2, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 2, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 2, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 2, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 2, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 2, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Jun 2, 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
Dec 8, 2014
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Oct 30, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Oct 30, 2014
European search opinion
Oct 30, 2014
European search report
Oct 23, 2014
Modified abstract
Sep 24, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Aug 15, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 15, 2014
Claims
Aug 15, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 15, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Jun 25, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 25, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 25, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 6, 2014
Invitation to file claims
May 2, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 2, 2014
Abstract
Apr 2, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Apr 2, 2014
Description
Apr 2, 2014
Designation of inventor
Apr 2, 2014
Designation of inventor
Apr 2, 2014
Designation of inventor
Apr 2, 2014
Drawings
Apr 2, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Apr 2, 2014
Previously filed application
Apr 2, 2014
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
Apr 2, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Nov 13, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2793430

ROVI GUIDES

Application Number: EP14163271A
Filing Date: Apr 11, 2007
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 16, 2021
Publication Date: Aug 18, 2021
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