Lock

Patent No. EP3243981 (titled "Lock") was filed by Geze on May 5, 2017. The application was issued on Apr 22, 2020.

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
GRETSCH UNITAS BAUBESCHLAGE	Jan 21, 2021	DREISS PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB

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 20, 2023
Request for change of client data cannot be registered anymore
Nov 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 14, 2023
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Apr 4, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Apr 4, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 30, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 27, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 20, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 20, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 20, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 20, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 20, 2022
Means of redress
Dec 20, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 20, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 20, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 20, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 20, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 3, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Aug 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Aug 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Aug 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 12, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 6, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 6, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 1, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 1, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 15, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 15, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 15, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 15, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Feb 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2022
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Jun 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jun 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jun 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jun 11, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 19, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Feb 5, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 5, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 27, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jan 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jan 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jan 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jan 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jan 21, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jan 21, 2021
Notice of opposition
May 6, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 30, 2020
Payment submission rejected
Mar 26, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2020
English translation of the claims
Mar 13, 2020
French translation of claims
Mar 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 10, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 10, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 10, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 10, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 19, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 19, 2019
Claims
Nov 19, 2019
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Nov 19, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 2, 2019
Annex to the communication
Sep 2, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 27, 2019
Examination started
Jul 17, 2019
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jul 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2019
Enquiry as to the processing of the file
Jul 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2018
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Jan 25, 2018
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Nov 20, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Oct 18, 2017
Notification of forthcoming publication
Sep 28, 2017
Abstract
Sep 28, 2017
Abstract
Sep 28, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 28, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 28, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 28, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Sep 28, 2017
Amended drawings filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 28, 2017
Amended drawings with annotations
Sep 28, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Sep 18, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 18, 2017
European search opinion
Sep 18, 2017
European search report
Sep 18, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Sep 8, 2017
Search started
Jun 28, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 28, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 24, 2017
Letter concerning the priority
May 24, 2017
Priority document
May 5, 2017
Abstract
May 5, 2017
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
May 5, 2017
Claims
May 5, 2017
Description
May 5, 2017
Designation of inventor
May 5, 2017
Drawings
May 5, 2017
Request for grant of a European patent

EP3243981

GEZE

Application Number: EP17169778A
Filing Date: May 5, 2017
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 31, 2023
Publication Date: Apr 22, 2020
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