A Method For The Assembly Of A Stairlift Guide Rail, And A Kit

Patent No. EP3153453 (titled "A Method For The Assembly Of A Stairlift Guide Rail, And A Kit") was filed by Devi Group on Oct 7, 2016. The application was issued on Feb 19, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ARNOLD & SIEDSMA	Nov 18, 2020	ARNOLD & SIEDSMA

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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Jul 4, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jul 4, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 29, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Means of redress
Mar 18, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 18, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 9, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 15, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 1, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2022
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2022
Authorisation
Jan 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 19, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Dec 3, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 8, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 8, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 1, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 1, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 23, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Nov 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Nov 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Nov 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Nov 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Nov 18, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 18, 2020
Notice of opposition
Nov 18, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 2, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 23, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2020
French translation of claims
Jan 9, 2020
German translation of the claims
Jan 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 6, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 24, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Oct 17, 2019
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 17, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 17, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 17, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 17, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 17, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2019
Abstract
Aug 16, 2019
Abstract
Aug 16, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 16, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 16, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Aug 16, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Aug 16, 2019
Claims
Aug 16, 2019
Claims
Aug 16, 2019
Description
Aug 16, 2019
Description
Aug 16, 2019
Drawings
Aug 16, 2019
Drawings
Aug 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 16, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 17, 2019
Annex to the communication
Jul 17, 2019
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Jul 17, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jul 4, 2019
Examination started
Aug 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2018
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jul 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2018
Enquiry as to the processing of the file
Jul 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Oct 25, 2017
Refund order of filing/examination fee
Oct 25, 2017
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Oct 23, 2017
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Oct 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 10, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 10, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 10, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Oct 10, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Oct 10, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 19, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Mar 15, 2017
Notification of forthcoming publication
Feb 27, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 27, 2017
European search opinion
Feb 27, 2017
European search report
Feb 27, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Feb 17, 2017
Search started
Nov 30, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 17, 2016
Letter concerning the priority
Oct 17, 2016
Priority document
Oct 17, 2016
Priority document
Oct 7, 2016
Abstract
Oct 7, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Oct 7, 2016
Claims
Oct 7, 2016
Description
Oct 7, 2016
Designation of inventor
Oct 7, 2016
Drawings
Oct 7, 2016
Priority search results
Oct 7, 2016
Request for grant of a European patent

EP3153453

DEVI GROUP

Application Number: EP16192815A
Filing Date: Oct 7, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jul 1, 2022
Publication Date: Feb 19, 2020
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A Method For The Assembly Of A Stairlift Guide Rail, And A Kit

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