Sub Tragus Ear Unit

Patent No. EP2878135 (titled "Sub Tragus Ear Unit") was filed by Freebit on Jul 29, 2013. The application was issued on Oct 25, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BOSE	Jul 24, 2018	PETERREINS SCHLEY

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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Mar 16, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 16, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 11, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Dec 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 28, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 28, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 28, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 28, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 28, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 28, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 28, 2019
Means of redress
Nov 28, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 28, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 28, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 28, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 23, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2019
Claims
Jul 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 23, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 23, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 21, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 21, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 8, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 8, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 31, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jul 24, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jul 24, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Nov 2, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 28, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 12, 2017
French translation of claims
Sep 12, 2017
German translation of the claims
Sep 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2017
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Aug 2, 2017
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Jul 28, 2017
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
May 23, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 23, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 23, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 23, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 23, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 17, 2017
Annex to a communication
May 17, 2017
Annex to the communication
May 17, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
May 17, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
May 17, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
May 17, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
Mar 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2017
Claims
Mar 27, 2017
Claims
Mar 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 27, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 23, 2016
Annex to a communication
Nov 23, 2016
Annex to the communication
Nov 23, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 5, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Sep 5, 2016
Claims
Sep 5, 2016
Description
Sep 5, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 3, 2016
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Aug 3, 2016
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jul 29, 2016
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jul 1, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 26, 2016
Annex to the communication
Feb 26, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 28, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2015
Abstract
Sep 28, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 28, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 28, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Sep 28, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 11, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 11, 2015
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
May 7, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 11, 2015
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 9, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 4, 2015
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Feb 2, 2015
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Feb 2, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jan 28, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 5, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 3, 2014
Free text
Nov 26, 2014
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Nov 26, 2014
International preliminary examination report
Nov 26, 2014
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Nov 26, 2014
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Nov 26, 2014
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Nov 26, 2014
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Oct 21, 2014
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Sep 30, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit
Sep 23, 2014
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 22, 2014
Despatch of copy of consultation
Jul 22, 2014
Result of consultation
Jul 22, 2014
Separate sheet with IPEA428
Jul 21, 2014
Annex to a communication
Jul 21, 2014
Written opinion
Jul 21, 2014
Written opinion - free text sheet
Jul 21, 2014
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Jul 1, 2014
Notification of election of EPO
Jun 19, 2014
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Jun 10, 2014
Notification of receipt of demand
May 27, 2014
Abstract
May 27, 2014
Cover sheet for fax transmission
May 27, 2014
Document concerning fees and payments
May 27, 2014
PCT demand form
May 27, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
May 27, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
May 27, 2014
Reply to International Search Opinion
Jan 30, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Jan 30, 2014
Published international application - A1
Nov 21, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Oct 15, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 15, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 15, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 26, 2013
Abstract
Aug 26, 2013
Claims
Aug 26, 2013
Description
Aug 26, 2013
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EP2878135

FREEBIT

Application Number: EP13756212A
Filing Date: Jul 29, 2013
Status: Revoked; Mar 13, 2020
Publication Date: Oct 25, 2017
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