Lowerable Seal Device

Patent No. EP3165703 (titled "Lowerable Seal Device") was filed by Assa Abloy Schweiz on Jan 30, 2009. The application was issued on May 19, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ATHMER OHG	Feb 17, 2022	GRAEFE

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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Feb 10, 2026
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 10, 2026
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 6, 2026
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Feb 6, 2026
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Feb 4, 2026
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 31, 2026
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2026
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2026
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 22, 2026
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 21, 2026
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2026
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2026
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 7, 2026
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 7, 2026
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 22, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 19, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 18, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 13, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 4, 2025
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 4, 2025
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 1, 2025
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 1, 2025
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jul 1, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 26, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 26, 2025
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jun 16, 2025
Composition of the board (T)
May 20, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 14, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
May 14, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 14, 2025
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 9, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 2, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 2, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 2, 2025
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 3, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 26, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2025
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 14, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 7, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2025
Reply to appeal
Oct 15, 2024
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 4, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 4, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 4, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 4, 2024
Amended description with annotations
Oct 4, 2024
Claims
Oct 4, 2024
Claims
Oct 4, 2024
Claims
Oct 4, 2024
Description
Oct 4, 2024
Description
Oct 4, 2024
Notice of appeal
Oct 4, 2024
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 13, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 13, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 4, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2024
Notice of appeal
Jun 4, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 4, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 4, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 4, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 4, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 4, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 4, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 4, 2024
Means of redress
Jun 4, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 4, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 4, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2024
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 22, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 15, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 11, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2024
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 22, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2024
(Partial) description filed in response to formal objections
Feb 23, 2024
Amended description with annotations
Feb 23, 2024
Amended description with annotations
Feb 23, 2024
Amended description with annotations
Feb 23, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 23, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 23, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Feb 23, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Feb 23, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Feb 23, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Feb 23, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Feb 23, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Feb 23, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 17, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 15, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 15, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 15, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 15, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 15, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 15, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 15, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Jul 11, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Jul 11, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Jul 11, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jul 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jul 11, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 11, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 11, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 11, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 11, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 11, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 11, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 11, 2022
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2022
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2022
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 4, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 4, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 22, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 17, 2022
Notice of opposition
Feb 17, 2022
Notice of opposition
Jun 1, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 22, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2021
English translation of the claims
Apr 12, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 12, 2021
French translation of claims
Apr 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 8, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 8, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 8, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 8, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 20, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 14, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
May 14, 2020
Amended description with annotations
May 14, 2020
Claims
May 14, 2020
Description
May 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 14, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 24, 2020
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2020
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 21, 2020
Annex to the communication
Jan 21, 2020
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Jan 21, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 15, 2019
Claims
Apr 15, 2019
Description
Apr 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 15, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 13, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2019
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 18, 2018
Annex to the communication
Oct 18, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 12, 2018
Examination started
Jan 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2018
Cover letter for submission of priority search results
Jan 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2018
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Dec 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2017
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Nov 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2017
Refund of fees
Jul 10, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jun 6, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 6, 2017
European search opinion
Jun 6, 2017
European search report
Jun 6, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Apr 12, 2017
Notification of forthcoming publication
Apr 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2017
Reply to the invitation to clarify the claims/the subject matter of the application
Mar 23, 2017
Annex to the communication
Mar 23, 2017
Invitation to indicate the subject-matter to be searched
Mar 15, 2017
Search started
Mar 10, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Feb 3, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 13, 2016
Abstract
Dec 13, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Dec 13, 2016
Claims
Dec 13, 2016
Description
Dec 13, 2016
Designation of inventor
Dec 13, 2016
Drawings
Dec 13, 2016
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
Jan 30, 2009
Priority document

EP3165703

ASSA ABLOY SCHWEIZ

Application Number: EP16203622A
Filing Date: Jan 30, 2009
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Apr 16, 2021
Publication Date: May 19, 2021
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