Implement Operating Apparatus

Patent No. EP3416469 (titled "Implement Operating Apparatus") was filed by Seedmaster Manufacturing on Feb 16, 2017. The application was issued on Mar 10, 2021.

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
KALVERKAMP INNOVATION	Dec 10, 2021	BOSSMEYER

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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Sep 9, 2025
Refund of fees
Sep 3, 2025
Request for change of client data cannot be registered anymore
Aug 22, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2025
Annex
Aug 22, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Oct 6, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 3, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 3, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 21, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 21, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 21, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 21, 2023
Means of redress
Jun 21, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 21, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 21, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 21, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 19, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 9, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 8, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 11, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 11, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 13, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
May 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
May 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
May 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
May 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
May 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
May 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 23, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2022
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Mar 21, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2022
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2022
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 11, 2022
Invitation to file an authorisation
Feb 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 27, 2022
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 10, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 3, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 3, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 3, 2022
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 3, 2022
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 16, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Dec 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Dec 10, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 10, 2021
Notice of opposition
Dec 10, 2021
Notice of opposition
Dec 10, 2021
Notice of opposition
Mar 22, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 11, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 6, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 6, 2021
French translation of claims
Jan 6, 2021
German translation of the claims
Jan 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 30, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 30, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 30, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 30, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 4, 2020
Claims
Aug 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2020
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Apr 6, 2020
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Mar 25, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 25, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 25, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 25, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 25, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 24, 2020
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Feb 24, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 18, 2020
Examination started
Feb 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 13, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2020
Priority search results
Jan 14, 2020
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Dec 13, 2019
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Dec 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 4, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 4, 2019
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 4, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Dec 4, 2019
Amendments received before examination
Dec 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2019
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Sep 23, 2019
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 23, 2019
European search opinion
Sep 23, 2019
Information on Search Strategy
Sep 23, 2019
Supplementary European search report
Sep 6, 2019
Search started
Mar 25, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2019
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 13, 2019
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Mar 7, 2019
Letter which had not been notified
Feb 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 28, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 28, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 28, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Sep 28, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Sep 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2018
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Sep 21, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 6, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 21, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 29, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 12, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 12, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 24, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Aug 24, 2017
Published international application - A1

EP3416469

SEEDMASTER MANUFACTURING

Application Number: EP17752606A
Filing Date: Feb 16, 2017
Status: Opposition Rejected; Oct 6, 2023
Publication Date: Mar 10, 2021
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