Dual Focus Flashlight

Patent No. EP3175172 (titled "Dual Focus Flashlight") was filed by Coast Cutlery on Jul 30, 2015. The application was issued on Oct 10, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LEDLENSER	Jul 3, 2019	SCHART

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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Dec 5, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 16, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2024
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2023
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Nov 6, 2023
Advice of delivery
Oct 30, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Oct 30, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 30, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 16, 2023
Authorisation
Oct 16, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 16, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 16, 2023
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Oct 6, 2023
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Oct 6, 2023
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Sep 30, 2023
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Sep 22, 2023
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Sep 22, 2023
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Sep 20, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2023
Communication (no form)
Aug 21, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jul 17, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 30, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 27, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 27, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 27, 2022
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
May 23, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Apr 20, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 13, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2022
Reply to appeal
Dec 16, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Dec 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 10, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 10, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 27, 2021
Non-scannable object
Oct 15, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 15, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2021
Notice of appeal
Aug 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 11, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 11, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 11, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Aug 11, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Aug 11, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 11, 2021
Means of redress
Aug 11, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 11, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 11, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 11, 2021
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Aug 11, 2021
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Aug 11, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 6, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 6, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 12, 2021
Non-scannable object
Mar 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 19, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 19, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 8, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 8, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2021
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Feb 8, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 5, 2021
Decision on the taking of evidence
Dec 4, 2020
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
Sep 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 28, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 26, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 26, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2020
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Aug 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 22, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jan 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 22, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 22, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 22, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2020
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Oct 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 2, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 25, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 25, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 15, 2019
Request for documents
Jul 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jul 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jul 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jul 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 4, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 4, 2019
Non-scannable object
Jul 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 3, 2019
Notice of opposition
Oct 22, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 13, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 28, 2018
French translation of claims
Aug 28, 2018
French translation of claims
Aug 28, 2018
German translation of the claims
Aug 28, 2018
German translation of the claims
Aug 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 4, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 4, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 4, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 4, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 12, 2018
Examination started
Feb 5, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 5, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 5, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Feb 5, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Feb 2, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 2, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 2, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 2, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Feb 2, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Dec 6, 2017
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Nov 16, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 16, 2017
European search opinion
Nov 16, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Nov 16, 2017
Supplementary European search report
Nov 7, 2017
Search started
Oct 5, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 29, 2017
Letter concerning the inventor
Sep 27, 2017
Letter concerning the inventor
Sep 13, 2017
Refund of fees
Jul 28, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 28, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
May 26, 2017
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
May 15, 2017
Letter which had not been notified
May 10, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 14, 2017
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Mar 10, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 10, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 10, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 10, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 10, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 10, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 27, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 22, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 9, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 22, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 22, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 4, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Feb 4, 2016
Published international application - A1

EP3175172

COAST CUTLERY

Application Number: EP15827633A
Filing Date: Jul 30, 2015
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 1, 2024
Publication Date: Oct 10, 2018
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