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EP1414014 - Filter module for a video decoding system [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusNo opposition filed within time limit
Status updated on  12.08.2022
Database last updated on 14.03.2026
FormerThe patent has been granted
Status updated on  03.09.2021
FormerGrant of patent is intended
Status updated on  17.08.2021
FormerExamination is in progress
Status updated on  24.02.2017
Most recent event   Tooltip02.12.2022Lapse of the patent in a contracting state
New state(s): FR
published on 04.01.2023  [2023/01]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
Avago Technologies International Sales Pte. Limited
1 Yishun Avenue 7
Singapore 768923 / SG
[2018/52]
Former [2017/29]For all designated states
Avago Technologies General IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
1 Yishun Avenue 7
Singapore 768923 / SG
Former [2007/21]For all designated states
Broadcom Corporation
5300 California Avenue
Irvine, CA 92617 / US
Former [2004/18]For all designated states
Broadcom Corporation
16215 Alton Parkway
Irvine, California 92618-7013 / US
Inventor(s)01 / Law, Patrick
19 Jackin Circle
Milpitas California 95035 / US
02 / Neuman, Darren
434-11 Galleria Drive
95134 San Jose California / US
03 / Baer, David A.
939 Northrup St
95126 San Jose / US
 [2004/18]
Representative(s)Bosch Jehle Patentanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Flüggenstraße 13
80639 München / DE
[2021/40]
Former [2008/52]Jehle, Volker Armin, et al
Bosch Jehle Patentanwaltsgesellschaft mbH Flüggenstrasse 13
80639 München / DE
Former [2004/18]Jehle, Volker Armin, Dipl.-Ing.
Patentanwälte Bosch, Graf von Stosch, Jehle, Flüggenstrasse 13
80639 München / DE
Application number, filing date03023440.517.10.2003
[2004/18]
Priority number, dateUS20020420226P22.10.2002         Original published format: US 420226 P
US2003038631211.03.2003         Original published format: US 386312
[2004/18]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP1414014
Date:28.04.2004
Language:EN
[2004/18]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP1414014
Date:13.10.2004
[2004/42]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP1414014
Date:06.10.2021
Language:EN
[2021/40]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP26.08.2004
ClassificationIPC:H04N5/14, H04N9/64
[2004/42]
CPC:
H04N9/641 (EP,US); H04N21/25808 (EP,US); H04N21/2662 (EP,US);
H04N21/426 (EP,US); H04N5/14 (EP,US); H04N7/012 (EP,US)
Former IPC [2004/18]G09G5/36
Designated contracting statesDE,   FR,   GB [2021/40]
Former [2005/27]DE,  FR,  GB 
Former [2004/18]AT,  BE,  BG,  CH,  CY,  CZ,  DE,  DK,  EE,  ES,  FI,  FR,  GB,  GR,  HU,  IE,  IT,  LI,  LU,  MC,  NL,  PT,  RO,  SE,  SI,  SK,  TR 
TitleGerman:Filtermodul für ein Videodekodierungssystem[2004/18]
English:Filter module for a video decoding system[2004/18]
French:Module de filtre pour un système de décodage vidéo[2004/18]
Examination procedure13.04.2005Examination requested  [2005/23]
20.04.2009Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
13.05.2009Reply to a communication from the examining division
14.02.2017Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
26.06.2017Reply to a communication from the examining division
12.02.2018Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
27.02.2018Reply to a communication from the examining division
05.03.2020Cancellation of oral proceeding that was planned for 09.03.2020
09.03.2020Date of oral proceedings (cancelled)
29.04.2020Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M02)
09.07.2020Reply to a communication from the examining division
15.09.2020Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M02)
25.11.2020Reply to a communication from the examining division
21.06.2021Cancellation of oral proceeding that was planned for 23.06.2021
23.06.2021Date of oral proceedings (cancelled)
30.06.2021Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
23.07.2021Reply to a communication from the examining division
18.08.2021Communication of intention to grant the patent
31.08.2021Fee for grant paid
31.08.2021Fee for publishing/printing paid
31.08.2021Receipt of the translation of the claim(s)
Divisional application(s)The date of the Examining Division's first communication in respect of the earliest application for which a communication has been issued is  20.04.2009
Opposition(s)07.07.2022No opposition filed within time limit [2022/37]
Fees paidRenewal fee
31.10.2005Renewal fee patent year 03
31.10.2006Renewal fee patent year 04
31.10.2007Renewal fee patent year 05
31.10.2008Renewal fee patent year 06
02.11.2009Renewal fee patent year 07
02.11.2010Renewal fee patent year 08
31.10.2011Renewal fee patent year 09
31.10.2012Renewal fee patent year 10
31.10.2013Renewal fee patent year 11
31.10.2014Renewal fee patent year 12
02.11.2015Renewal fee patent year 13
31.10.2016Renewal fee patent year 14
02.11.2017Renewal fee patent year 15
31.10.2018Renewal fee patent year 16
31.10.2019Renewal fee patent year 17
02.11.2020Renewal fee patent year 18
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipFR06.12.2021
GB06.01.2022
[2023/01]
Former [2022/47]GB06.01.2022
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DOI:   http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/INM.1999.770671
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DOI:   http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/5.740016
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