Ultrasonic Hair Styling

Patent No. EP3328235 (titled "Ultrasonic Hair Styling") was filed by Koninklijke Philips on Jul 28, 2016. The application was issued on Nov 25, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BABYLISS FACO SPRL	Aug 24, 2021	AWA BENELUX

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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Jul 4, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 4, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jun 29, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Mar 23, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 16, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 16, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 16, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 16, 2023
Means of redress
Mar 16, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 16, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 1, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 16, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 16, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 21, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 21, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 31, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 31, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 31, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 31, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 31, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 31, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 31, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 31, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 31, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 31, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Dec 31, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 31, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 31, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 28, 2021
Document concerning representation
Oct 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 24, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 13, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 13, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 31, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 24, 2021
Notice of opposition
Aug 24, 2021
Notice of opposition
Dec 7, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 29, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 14, 2020
French translation of claims
Oct 14, 2020
German translation of the claims
Jun 17, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 17, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 17, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 17, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 17, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 7, 2020
Examination started
Feb 14, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 10, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
May 28, 2018
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
May 28, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
May 9, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 7, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 7, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 7, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 7, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 3, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Feb 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 7, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 6, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 3, 2017
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Nov 3, 2017
International preliminary examination report
Nov 3, 2017
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Nov 3, 2017
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Nov 3, 2017
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Aug 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2017
Despatch of copy of consultation
Jul 3, 2017
Result of consultation
Jul 3, 2017
Separate sheet with IPEA428
Jun 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2017
Written opinion
Jun 16, 2017
Written opinion - free text sheet
Jun 16, 2017
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Feb 23, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 22, 2017
Notification of election of EPO
Feb 2, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Feb 2, 2017
Published international application - A1
Jan 25, 2017
Notification of receipt of demand
Jan 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2017
PCT demand form
Jan 19, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jan 19, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jan 19, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Jan 19, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Jan 19, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 19, 2017
Reply to International Search Opinion
Nov 16, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 16, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 16, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 22, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Jul 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2016
Abstract
Jul 28, 2016
Claims
Jul 28, 2016
Description
Jul 28, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Jul 28, 2016
Drawings
Jul 28, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Jul 28, 2016
Incoming communication concerning PCT Direct
Jul 28, 2016
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3328235

KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS

Application Number: EP16751230A
Filing Date: Jul 28, 2016
Status: Revoked; Jun 30, 2023
Publication Date: Nov 25, 2020
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