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EP About this file: EP0716262

EP0716262 - Lighting fixture for linear lighting means [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusPatent revoked
Status updated on  24.10.2003
Database last updated on 07.10.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip13.06.2008Change - representativepublished on 16.07.2008  [2008/29]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
Engel, Hartmut S.
Monrepos Strasse 7
71634 Ludwigsburg / DE
[N/P]
Former [1996/24]For all designated states
Engel, Hartmut S.
Monrepos Strasse 7
D-71634 Ludwigsburg / DE
Inventor(s)01 / see applicant
...
[1996/24]
Representative(s)Manitz Finsterwald Patent- und Rechtsanwaltspartnerschaft mbB
Martin-Greif-Strasse 1
80336 München / DE
[N/P]
Former [2008/29]Manitz, Finsterwald & Partner GbR
Martin-Greif-Strasse 1
80336 München / DE
Former [1996/24]Dipl.-Phys.Dr. Manitz Dipl.-Ing. Finsterwald Dipl.-Ing. Grämkow Dipl.-Chem.Dr. Heyn Dipl.-Phys. Rotermund Morgan B.Sc.(Phys.)
Robert-Koch-Strasse 1
80538 München / DE
Application number, filing date95116878.026.10.1995
[1996/24]
Priority number, dateDE1994444374108.12.1994         Original published format: DE 4443741
[1996/24]
Filing languageDE
Procedural languageDE
PublicationType: A1 Application with search report 
No.:EP0716262
Date:12.06.1996
Language:DE
[1996/24]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP0716262
Date:17.01.2001
Language:DE
[2001/03]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP04.04.1996
ClassificationIPC:F21S8/02, F21V7/09
[2001/03]
CPC:
F21V13/04 (EP,US); F21V11/02 (EP,US); F21V5/002 (EP,US);
F21V7/0016 (EP,US); F21Y2103/00 (EP,US); F21Y2113/00 (EP,US)
Former IPC [1996/24]F21S3/02, F21V13/04
Designated contracting statesAT,   BE,   CH,   DE,   DK,   ES,   FR,   GB,   IT,   LI,   NL,   SE [1996/24]
TitleGerman:Leuchte für langgestreckte Leuchtmittel[1996/24]
English:Lighting fixture for linear lighting means[1996/24]
French:Armature d'éclairage pour sources lumineuses linéaires[1996/24]
Examination procedure11.12.1996Examination requested  [1997/07]
24.11.1998Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
02.07.1999Despatch of communication that the application is deemed to be withdrawn, reason: reply to the communication from the examining division not received in time
13.09.1999Reply to a communication from the examining division
14.03.2000Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: Yes)
03.05.2000Communication of intention to grant the patent
14.08.2000Fee for grant paid
14.08.2000Fee for publishing/printing paid
Opposition(s)Opponent(s)01  17.10.2001    ADMISSIBLE
Siteco Beleuchtungstechnik GmbH
Ohmstrasse 50
83301 Traunreut / DE
Opponent's representative
Schohe, Stefan, et al, et al
Boehmert & Boehmert
Anwaltspartnerschaft mbB
Pettenkoferstrasse 22
80336 München / DE
 [N/P]
Former [2001/50]
Opponent(s)01  17.10.2001    ADMISSIBLE
Siteco Beleuchtungstechnik GmbH
Ohmstrasse 50
83301 Traunreut / DE
Opponent's representative
Schohe, Stefan, et al, et al
Forrester & Boehmert Pettenkoferstrasse 20-22
80336 München / DE
28.11.2001Invitation to proprietor to file observations on the notice of opposition
27.06.2003Despatch of communication that the patent will be revoked
07.07.2003Legal effect of revocation of patent [2003/50]
Request for further processing for:13.09.1999Request for further processing filed
13.09.1999Full payment received (date of receipt of payment)
Request granted
29.09.1999Decision despatched
Fees paidRenewal fee
29.01.1998Renewal fee patent year 03
26.10.1998Renewal fee patent year 04
26.10.1999Renewal fee patent year 05
26.10.2000Renewal fee patent year 06
Penalty fee
Additional fee for renewal fee
31.10.199703   M06   Fee paid on   29.01.1998
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipAT26.10.2001
GB26.10.2001
ES27.10.2001
SE27.10.2001
BE31.10.2001
CH31.10.2001
DK31.10.2001
LI31.10.2001
NL01.05.2002
FR28.06.2002
DE02.07.2002
[2004/38]
Former [2003/45]AT26.10.2001
GB26.10.2001
SE27.10.2001
BE31.10.2001
CH31.10.2001
DK31.10.2001
LI31.10.2001
NL01.05.2002
FR28.06.2002
DE02.07.2002
Former [2003/32]AT26.10.2001
GB26.10.2001
SE27.10.2001
BE31.10.2001
CH31.10.2001
LI31.10.2001
NL01.05.2002
FR28.06.2002
DE02.07.2002
Former [2003/31]AT26.10.2001
GB26.10.2001
SE27.10.2001
BE31.10.2001
CH31.10.2001
LI31.10.2001
NL01.05.2002
DE02.07.2002
Former [2003/30]GB26.10.2001
SE27.10.2001
BE31.10.2001
CH31.10.2001
LI31.10.2001
NL01.05.2002
DE02.07.2002
Former [2003/06]GB26.10.2001
SE27.10.2001
BE31.10.2001
CH31.10.2001
LI31.10.2001
NL01.05.2002
Former [2003/01]GB26.10.2001
SE27.10.2001
CH31.10.2001
LI31.10.2001
NL01.05.2002
Former [2002/48]SE27.10.2001
NL01.05.2002
Former [2002/37]SE27.10.2001
Documents cited:Search[YA]GB531868  (THOMAS WILLETT ROLPH) [Y] 1,2,4,5 * page 2, line 34 - line 44 * * page 2, line 59 - line 89 * * page 2, line 96 - line 99 * * page 2, line 118 - line 121; figures 1,14,15 * [A] 7-10;
 [A]FR1060308  (ERLENBACH) [A] 10 * page 1, column 1, line 23 - line 35 * * page 1, column 2, line 27 - line 30 ** page 1, column 2, line 38 - line 39; figures 3,5 *;
 [A]DE3711366  (POHLSCHROEDER & CO KG [DE]) [A] 9 * abstract *;
 [Y]EP0369338  (TRILUX LENZE GMBH & CO KG [DE]) [Y] 1,2,4,5 * column 2, line 24 - line 31 * * column 5, line 33 - line 54; figure 4 *;
 [YA]DE8513863U  (DR.-ING. WILLING GMBH) [Y] 13 * page 2, line 13 - line 41; figures 1,2 * [A] 6;
 [XY]DE4125545  (SIEMENS AG [DE]) [X] 1 * abstract * [Y] 13
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