Illumination Device

Patent No. EP3181999 (titled "Illumination Device") was filed by Coelux on Jun 19, 2009. The application was issued on Aug 26, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
REUTELER & CIE	May 25, 2021	REUTELER & CIE

Dossier Documents

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Apr 26, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 26, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Apr 21, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jan 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 13, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 12, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 12, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 12, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 12, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 12, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 12, 2023
Means of redress
Jan 12, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 12, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 12, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 12, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 12, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 23, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 21, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Nov 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Nov 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 25, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 6, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jul 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 29, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 24, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 24, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 24, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
May 23, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
May 23, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
May 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 16, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 21, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2021
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Oct 4, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 28, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Sep 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2021
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Sep 22, 2021
Brief communication with time limit
Sep 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2021
Authorisation
Sep 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2021
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 11, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 11, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 31, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
May 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
May 25, 2021
Notice of opposition
May 25, 2021
Notice of opposition
Sep 7, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 30, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 20, 2020
French translation of claims
Jul 20, 2020
German translation of the claims
Mar 19, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 19, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 19, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 19, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 19, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 10, 2020
Examination started
Jun 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2018
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Apr 18, 2018
Refund of fees
Apr 18, 2018
Refund order of filing/examination fee
Apr 13, 2018
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Apr 12, 2018
Decision to allow further processing
Mar 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 29, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2018
Request for further processing
Jan 29, 2018
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-payment of examination fee/designation fee/non-reply to Written Opinion)
Aug 4, 2017
Correction to A-publication
Jul 24, 2017
Annex
Jul 24, 2017
Letter concerning publication issues
Jun 26, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
May 24, 2017
Notification of forthcoming publication
May 17, 2017
Refund of fees
May 10, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 10, 2017
European search opinion
May 10, 2017
European search report
May 10, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
May 3, 2017
Modified abstract
Apr 26, 2017
Search started
Feb 15, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 15, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 23, 2016
Abstract
Dec 23, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Dec 23, 2016
Claims
Dec 23, 2016
Description
Dec 23, 2016
Designation of inventor
Dec 23, 2016
Drawings
Dec 23, 2016
Request for grant of a European patent
Jan 20, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP3181999

COELUX

Application Number: EP16206852A
Filing Date: Jun 19, 2009
Status: Revoked; Apr 28, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 26, 2020
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