Switch Lock

Patent No. EP3280853 (titled "Switch Lock") was filed by Geze on Mar 21, 2016. The application was issued on May 8, 2019.

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
DORMAKABA DEUTSCHLAND	Feb 10, 2020	BALDER LAW

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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May 27, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
May 27, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
May 23, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 18, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 10, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 10, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 10, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 10, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 10, 2022
Means of redress
Feb 10, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 10, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 26, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 3, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 3, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 6, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 6, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 24, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 27, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 18, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 18, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Feb 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Feb 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Feb 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Feb 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Feb 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Feb 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Feb 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Feb 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Feb 10, 2020
Notice of opposition
Feb 10, 2020
Notice of opposition
May 20, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 11, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2019
English translation of the claims
Mar 1, 2019
French translation of claims
Mar 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 3, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 3, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 3, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 3, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 14, 2018
Examination started
Aug 17, 2018
Priority search results
Aug 17, 2018
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Aug 9, 2018
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jan 17, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 20, 2017
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 16, 2017
Notice on debiting of fees
Nov 15, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 15, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 24, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 17, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Oct 17, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Oct 17, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Oct 6, 2017
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Oct 4, 2017
Incoming fax related to PCT RO
Sep 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 18, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 31, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 13, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Oct 13, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Oct 13, 2016
Published international application - A1
May 19, 2016
ISR: cited documents
May 19, 2016
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
May 18, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 18, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 18, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 13, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Apr 8, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Mar 29, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Mar 23, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Mar 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2016
Abstract
Mar 21, 2016
Claims
Mar 21, 2016
Description
Mar 21, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Mar 21, 2016
Drawings
Mar 21, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3280853

GEZE

Application Number: EP16711261A
Filing Date: Mar 21, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; May 27, 2022
Publication Date: May 8, 2019
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