A Holder For Plants And A Plant Cultivation Method

Patent No. EP2836064 (titled "A Holder For Plants And A Plant Cultivation Method") was filed by Vivi on Apr 9, 2013. The application was issued on Mar 13, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SCHOPF	Dec 13, 2024	SAMSON & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB

Dossier Documents

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Feb 4, 2026
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2026
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2026
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2026
Amended description with annotations
Feb 3, 2026
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2026
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2026
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 19, 2026
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2026
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 19, 2026
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 11, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2025
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2025
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 2, 2025
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 2, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2025
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2025
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2025
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 3, 2025
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 3, 2025
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2025
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 14, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 8, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 8, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 8, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 8, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 8, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
May 8, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 8, 2025
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 8, 2025
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 8, 2025
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 8, 2025
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 8, 2025
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 19, 2024
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 13, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2024
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 13, 2024
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 13, 2024
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 13, 2024
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 13, 2024
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 13, 2024
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 13, 2024
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 13, 2024
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 13, 2024
Notice of opposition
Dec 13, 2024
Notice of opposition
Mar 26, 2024
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 15, 2024
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 6, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2024
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 6, 2024
French translation of claims
Feb 6, 2024
German translation of the claims
Feb 6, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2023
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 19, 2023
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 19, 2023
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 19, 2023
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 19, 2023
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 19, 2023
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 12, 2021
Claims
Mar 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2021
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 21, 2021
Document concerning representation
Jan 21, 2021
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 6, 2021
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 16, 2020
Annex to the communication
Sep 16, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 8, 2019
Claims
Mar 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 12, 2018
Annex to the communication
Nov 12, 2018
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Nov 12, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 5, 2018
Examination started
Jul 16, 2018
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Feb 16, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 11, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 5, 2015
Submission concerning representation
May 26, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 26, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2015
Amendments received before examination
May 26, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 21, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 18, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 18, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 14, 2014
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Oct 23, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 23, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 22, 2014
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Oct 22, 2014
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Oct 22, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Oct 22, 2014
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Oct 2, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Sep 22, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 22, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 30, 2014
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jun 30, 2014
International preliminary examination report
Jun 30, 2014
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jun 30, 2014
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jun 30, 2014
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jun 30, 2014
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
May 30, 2014
Abstract
May 30, 2014
Abstract
May 30, 2014
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
May 27, 2014
Abstract
May 27, 2014
Abstract
Mar 31, 2014
Written opinion
Mar 31, 2014
Written opinion - free text sheet
Mar 31, 2014
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Mar 18, 2014
Notification of election of EPO
Feb 26, 2014
Notification of receipt of demand
Feb 14, 2014
Abstract
Feb 14, 2014
Abstract
Feb 14, 2014
PCT demand form
Feb 14, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 14, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 14, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Feb 14, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Feb 14, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 14, 2014
Reply to International Search Opinion
Feb 11, 2014
Abstract
Feb 11, 2014
Abstract
Feb 11, 2014
PCT demand form
Feb 11, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 11, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 11, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Feb 11, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Feb 11, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 11, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 11, 2014
Reply to International Search Opinion
Nov 8, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 17, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Oct 17, 2013
Published international application - A1
Jul 16, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jul 16, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jul 16, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 9, 2013
Abstract
Apr 9, 2013
Annex
Apr 9, 2013
Claims
Apr 9, 2013
Description
Apr 9, 2013
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EP2836064

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Application Number: EP13720101A
Filing Date: Apr 9, 2013
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Feb 9, 2024
Publication Date: Mar 13, 2024
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