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Internal Or Outdoor Luminaire, In Particular A Street Lamp, With Adjustable Free-Form Lens

Patent No. EP3165818 (titled "Internal Or Outdoor Luminaire, In Particular A Street Lamp, With Adjustable Free-Form Lens") was filed by Siteco on Nov 3, 2016. The application was issued on Jan 2, 2019.

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Patent Oppositions (2)

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SCHREDER	Oct 2, 2019	ARNOLD & SIEDSMA
SCHREDER	Oct 2, 2019	DHALLEWEYN

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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Nov 27, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 27, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 18, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2025
English translation of the claims
Nov 18, 2025
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Nov 18, 2025
French translation of claims
Nov 18, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Aug 25, 2025
Communication with request to file translations
Aug 25, 2025
Refund of fees
Aug 25, 2025
Refund of fees
Aug 21, 2025
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 21, 2025
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 20, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 20, 2025
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 31, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2025
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jul 17, 2025
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Jul 17, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 10, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 7, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2025
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jul 3, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2025
Request concerning representative opponent
Jun 10, 2025
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 10, 2025
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 10, 2025
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 10, 2025
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 3, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 3, 2025
Notice of appeal
Jun 3, 2025
Notice of appeal
Apr 3, 2025
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 3, 2025
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 3, 2025
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2025
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 3, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2025
Means of redress
Apr 3, 2025
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 3, 2025
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 3, 2025
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2025
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2025
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2025
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Nov 15, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Nov 15, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 13, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 26, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 19, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2024
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 12, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 5, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 5, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 5, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 5, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2024
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Nov 6, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 6, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 6, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 6, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Nov 6, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Sep 26, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Aug 25, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 25, 2023
Non-scannable object
Aug 21, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 11, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 11, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 11, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Aug 11, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Aug 11, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 11, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jan 11, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 11, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 22, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 22, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 22, 2022
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Oct 11, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Oct 11, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Oct 11, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jun 21, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 21, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 17, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 27, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 25, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 20, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
May 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
May 12, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 12, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 12, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 12, 2022
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
May 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 13, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 25, 2022
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Mar 25, 2022
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Feb 26, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 5, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2021
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 23, 2021
Reply to appeal
Aug 23, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 18, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 18, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 18, 2021
Claims
Aug 18, 2021
Claims
Aug 18, 2021
Claims
Aug 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 14, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 14, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2021
Notice of appeal
Apr 13, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 9, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 9, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 9, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 9, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 9, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 9, 2021
Means of redress
Apr 9, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 9, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 9, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 9, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jan 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jan 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jan 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jan 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jan 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jan 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 28, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jan 28, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 27, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 27, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 27, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Nov 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Nov 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 26, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 19, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 19, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 6, 2020
Refund of fees
Feb 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 24, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Feb 11, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Feb 11, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Feb 11, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jan 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 20, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 20, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 20, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 20, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 20, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Dec 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 13, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Dec 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 10, 2019
Request for documents
Oct 8, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Oct 2, 2019
Notice of opposition
Oct 2, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 14, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 6, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2018
English translation of the claims
Oct 22, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 22, 2018
French translation of claims
Jun 28, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 28, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 28, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 28, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 28, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 28, 2018
Examination started
Nov 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 10, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 10, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 10, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Nov 10, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Nov 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
May 11, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Apr 12, 2017
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jan 10, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jan 10, 2017
European search opinion
Jan 10, 2017
European search report
Jan 10, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Jan 3, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 3, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 1, 2016
Letter concerning the priority
Dec 1, 2016
Priority document
Nov 3, 2016
Abstract
Nov 3, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Nov 3, 2016
Claims
Nov 3, 2016
Description
Nov 3, 2016
Designation of inventor
Nov 3, 2016
Drawings
Nov 3, 2016
Priority search results
Nov 3, 2016
Request for grant of a European patent

EP3165818

SITECO

Application Number: EP16196994A
Filing Date: Nov 3, 2016
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Nov 30, 2018
Publication Date: Jan 2, 2019
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