| Designated contracting states | AT | Lapse: 15.06.2005 | BE | Lapse: 15.06.2005 | CH | Lapse: 15.06.2005 | CY | Lapse: 15.06.2005 | DE | | DK | Lapse: 15.09.2005 | ES | | FI | Lapse: 15.06.2005 | FR | | GB | | GR | Lapse: 15.09.2005 | IE | Lapse: 27.02.2006 | IT | | LI | Lapse: 15.06.2005 | LU | Lapse: 28.02.2006 | MC | Lapse: 28.02.2006 | NL | Lapse: 15.06.2005 | PT | Lapse: 23.11.2005 | SE | Lapse: 15.09.2005 | Examination procedure | 05.11.2004 | Fee for publishing/printing paid | Entry into regional phase | 26.09.2000 | National basic fee paid | | 26.09.2000 | Designation fee(s) paid | | 26.09.2000 | Examination fee paid | | Fees paid | Renewal fee | 28.02.2001 | Renewal fee patent year 03 | 13.02.2002 | Renewal fee patent year 04 | 12.02.2003 | Renewal fee patent year 05 | 12.02.2004 | Renewal fee patent year 06 | 14.02.2005 | Renewal fee patent year 07 | European patent granted | 15.06.2005 | Opposition procedure | 21.07.2007 | Legal effect of closure of opposition procedure | published on 05.12.2007 | INPADOC data Tooltip | The EPO does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of legal status data relating to the post-grant phase, including but not limited to their completeness and fitness for specific purposes, nor can it guarantee that such data are up to date. For authoritative information, please refer to the relevant national patent authority. | Event date: | 13.12.2000 | | Event description: | DESIGNATED CONTRACTING STATES | Kind Code of Ref Document: | A1 | Designated State(s): | AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE | | Event date: | 13.12.2000 | | Event description: | REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION FILED | Effective DATE: | 20000926 | | Event date: | 09.01.2002 | | Event description: | FIRST EXAMINATION REPORT DESPATCHED | Effective DATE: | 20011122 | | Event date: | 15.06.2005 | | Event description: | REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE | Event code: | REG CH EP | Code Expl.: | +EUROPEAN PATENT TAKES EFFECT AS A NATIONAL PATENT IN CH/LI | | Event date: | 15.06.2005 | | Event description: | DESIGNATED CONTRACTING STATES | Kind Code of Ref Document: | B1 | Designated State(s): | AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE | | Event date: | 15.06.2005 | | Event description: | REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE | Event code: | REG GB FG4D | Code Expl.: | +EUROPEAN PATENT GRANTED | | Event date: | 21.07.2005 | | Event description: | CORRESPONDS TO: | Ref Document Number: | 69925814 | Country of Ref Document: | DE | DATE OF REF DOCUMENT: | 20050721 | Kind Code of Ref Document: | P | | Event date: | 27.07.2005 | | Event description: | REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE | Event code: | REG IE FG4D | Code Expl.: | +EUROPEAN PATENTS GRANTED DESIGNATING IRELAND | | Event date: | 01.12.2005 | | Event description: | NL: LAPSED OR ANNULLED DUE TO FAILURE TO FULFILL THE REQUIREMENTS OF ART. 29P AND 29M OF THE PATENTS ACT | | Event date: | 01.12.2005 | | Event description: | REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE | Event code: | REG ES FG2A 2244177 T3 | Code Expl.: | +DEFINITIVE PROTECTION | | Event date: | 30.12.2005 | | Event description: | REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE | Event code: | REG CH PL | Code Expl.: | -PATENT CEASED | | Event date: | 07.04.2006 | | Event description: | FR: TRANSLATION FILED | | Event date: | 17.05.2006 | | Event description: | OPPOSITION FILED | OPPONENT: | INTERESSENGEMEINSCHAFT F | Effective DATE: | 20060314 | | Event date: | 17.05.2006 | | Event description: | OPPOSITION FILED | OPPONENT: | KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V. | Effective DATE: | 20060315 | | Event date: | 29.11.2006 | | Event description: | REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE | Event code: | REG IE MM4A | Code Expl.: | -PATENT LAPSED | | Event date: | 05.12.2007 | | Event description: | OPPOSITION PROCEEDINGS TERMINATED | Effective DATE: | 20070721 | | Event date: | 15.06.2005 | | Event description: | LAPSED IN A CONTRACTING STATE [ANNOUNCED VIA POSTGRANT INFORMATION FROM NATIONAL OFFICE TO EPO] | Ref Country Code: | AT | Free Format Text: | LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT | Effective DATE: | 20050615 | | Event date: | 15.06.2005 | | Event description: | LAPSED IN A CONTRACTING STATE [ANNOUNCED VIA POSTGRANT INFORMATION FROM NATIONAL OFFICE TO EPO] | Ref Country Code: | BE | Free Format Text: | LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT | Effective DATE: | 20050615 | | Event date: | 15.06.2005 | | Event description: | LAPSED IN A CONTRACTING STATE [ANNOUNCED VIA POSTGRANT INFORMATION FROM NATIONAL OFFICE TO EPO] | Ref Country Code: | CH | Free Format Text: | LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT | Effective DATE: | 20050615 | | Event date: | 15.09.2005 | | Event description: | LAPSED IN A CONTRACTING STATE [ANNOUNCED VIA POSTGRANT INFORMATION FROM NATIONAL OFFICE TO EPO] | Ref Country Code: | DK | Free Format Text: | LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT | Effective DATE: | 20050915 | | Event date: | 15.06.2005 | | Event description: | LAPSED IN A CONTRACTING STATE [ANNOUNCED VIA POSTGRANT INFORMATION FROM NATIONAL OFFICE TO EPO] | Ref Country Code: | FI | Free Format Text: | LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT | Effective DATE: | 20050615 | | Event date: | 15.09.2005 | | Event description: | LAPSED IN A CONTRACTING STATE [ANNOUNCED VIA POSTGRANT INFORMATION FROM NATIONAL OFFICE TO EPO] | Ref Country Code: | GR | Free Format Text: | LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT | Effective DATE: | 20050915 | | Event date: | 27.02.2006 | | Event description: | LAPSED IN A CONTRACTING STATE [ANNOUNCED VIA POSTGRANT INFORMATION FROM NATIONAL OFFICE TO EPO] | Ref Country Code: | IE | Free Format Text: | LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES | Effective DATE: | 20060227 | | Event date: | 15.06.2005 | | Event description: | LAPSED IN A CONTRACTING STATE [ANNOUNCED VIA POSTGRANT INFORMATION FROM NATIONAL OFFICE TO EPO] | Ref Country Code: | LI | Free Format Text: | LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT | Effective DATE: | 20050615 | | Event date: | 28.02.2006 | | Event description: | LAPSED IN A CONTRACTING STATE [ANNOUNCED VIA POSTGRANT INFORMATION FROM NATIONAL OFFICE TO EPO] | Ref Country Code: | LU | Free Format Text: | LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES | Effective DATE: | 20060228 | | Event date: | 28.02.2006 | | Event description: | LAPSED IN A CONTRACTING STATE [ANNOUNCED VIA POSTGRANT INFORMATION FROM NATIONAL OFFICE TO EPO] | Ref Country Code: | MC | Free Format Text: | LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES | Effective DATE: | 20060228 | | Event date: | 15.06.2005 | | Event description: | LAPSED IN A CONTRACTING STATE [ANNOUNCED VIA POSTGRANT INFORMATION FROM NATIONAL OFFICE TO EPO] | Ref Country Code: | NL | Free Format Text: | LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT | Effective DATE: | 20050615 | | Event date: | 23.11.2005 | | Event description: | LAPSED IN A CONTRACTING STATE [ANNOUNCED VIA POSTGRANT INFORMATION FROM NATIONAL OFFICE TO EPO] | Ref Country Code: | PT | Free Format Text: | LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT | Effective DATE: | 20051123 | | Event date: | 15.09.2005 | | Event description: | LAPSED IN A CONTRACTING STATE [ANNOUNCED VIA POSTGRANT INFORMATION FROM NATIONAL OFFICE TO EPO] | Ref Country Code: | SE | Free Format Text: | LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT | Effective DATE: | 20050915 | | Event date: | 10.09.2008 | | Event description: | REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE | Event code: | REG GB 732E | Code Expl.: | AMENDMENTS TO THE REGISTER IN RESPECT OF CHANGES OF NAME OR CHANGES AFFECTING RIGHTS (SECT. 32/1977) | | Event date: | 28.11.2008 | | Event description: | LAPSED IN A CONTRACTING STATE [ANNOUNCED VIA POSTGRANT INFORMATION FROM NATIONAL OFFICE TO EPO] | Ref Country Code: | CY | Free Format Text: | LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT | Effective DATE: | 20050615 | | Event date: | 05.06.2009 | | Event description: | REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE | Event code: | REG FR GC | Code Expl.: | LIEN (PLEDGE) CONSTITUTED | | Event date: | 04.03.2011 | | Event description: | REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE | Event code: | REG FR RG | Code Expl.: | LIEN (PLEDGE) CANCELLED | | Event date: | 25.05.2012 | | Event description: | REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE | Event code: | REG FR GC | Code Expl.: | LIEN (PLEDGE) CONSTITUTED | Effective DATE: | 20120425 | | Event date: | 31.10.2012 | | Event description: | REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE | Event code: | REG GB 732E | Code Expl.: | AMENDMENTS TO THE REGISTER IN RESPECT OF CHANGES OF NAME OR CHANGES AFFECTING RIGHTS (SECT. 32/1977) | Free Format Text: | REGISTERED BETWEEN 20121004 AND 20121010 | | Event date: | 26.09.2014 | | Event description: | REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE | Event code: | REG FR RG | Code Expl.: | LIEN (PLEDGE) CANCELLED | Effective DATE: | 20140822 | | Event date: | 16.09.2015 | | Event description: | REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE | Event code: | REG GB 732E | Code Expl.: | AMENDMENTS TO THE REGISTER IN RESPECT OF CHANGES OF NAME OR CHANGES AFFECTING RIGHTS (SECT. 32/1977) | Free Format Text: | REGISTERED BETWEEN 20150820 AND 20150826 | | Event date: | 24.11.2015 | | Event description: | REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE | Event code: | REG DE R082 69925814 DE | Code Expl.: | CHANGE OF REPRESENTATIVE | REPRESENTATIVE: | ADVOTEC. PATENT- UND RECHTSANWAELTE, DE | | Event date: | 04.12.2015 | | Event description: | REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE | Event code: | REG ES PC2A | Code Expl.: | +TRANSFER OF PATENT | OWNER: | ROVI GUIDES, INC. | Effective DATE: | 20151130 | | Event date: | 10.02.2015 | | Event description: | REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE | Event code: | REG FR PLFP | Code Expl.: | +FEE PAYMENT | Year of Fee Payment: | 17 | | Event date: | 24.11.2015 | | Event description: | REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE | Event code: | REG DE R081 69925814 DE | Code Expl.: | CHANGE OF APPLICANT/PATENTEE | OWNER: | ROVI GUIDES, INC. (N.D.GES.D. STAATES DELAWARE, US | Free Format Text: | FORMER OWNER: UNITED VIDEO PROPERTIES, INC., TULSA, OKLA., US | | Event date: | 04.12.2015 | | Event description: | REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE | Event code: | REG ES PC2A | Code Expl.: | +TRANSFER OF PATENT | OWNER: | ROVI GUIDES, INC. | Effective DATE: | 20160121 | | Event date: | 08.01.2016 | | Event description: | REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE | Event code: | REG FR PLFP | Code Expl.: | +FEE PAYMENT | Year of Fee Payment: | 18 | | Event date: | 11.03.2016 | | Event description: | REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE | Event code: | REG FR TP | Code Expl.: | TRANSMISSION OF PROPERTY | OWNER: | ROVI GUIDES, INC., US | Effective DATE: | 20160209 | | Event date: | 12.01.2017 | | Event description: | REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE | Event code: | REG FR PLFP | Code Expl.: | +FEE PAYMENT | Year of Fee Payment: | 19 | | Event date: | 11.01.2018 | | Event description: | REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE | Event code: | REG FR PLFP | Code Expl.: | +FEE PAYMENT | Year of Fee Payment: | 20 | | Event date: | 30.04.2018 | | Event description: | ANNUAL FEE PAID TO NATIONAL OFFICE [ANNOUNCED VIA POSTGRANT INFORMATION FROM NATIONAL OFFICE TO EPO] | Ref Country Code: | GB | Payment DATE: | 20180221 | Year of Fee Payment: | 20 | | Event date: | 30.04.2018 | | Event description: | ANNUAL FEE PAID TO NATIONAL OFFICE [ANNOUNCED VIA POSTGRANT INFORMATION FROM NATIONAL OFFICE TO EPO] | Ref Country Code: | DE | Payment DATE: | 20180214 | Year of Fee Payment: | 20 | | Event date: | 30.04.2018 | | Event description: | ANNUAL FEE PAID TO NATIONAL OFFICE [ANNOUNCED VIA POSTGRANT INFORMATION FROM NATIONAL OFFICE TO EPO] | Ref Country Code: | ES | Payment DATE: | 20180301 | Year of Fee Payment: | 20 | | Event date: | 31.05.2018 | | Event description: | ANNUAL FEE PAID TO NATIONAL OFFICE [ANNOUNCED VIA POSTGRANT INFORMATION FROM NATIONAL OFFICE TO EPO] | Ref Country Code: | FR | Payment DATE: | 20180111 | Year of Fee Payment: | 20 | | Event date: | 31.05.2018 | | Event description: | ANNUAL FEE PAID TO NATIONAL OFFICE [ANNOUNCED VIA POSTGRANT INFORMATION FROM NATIONAL OFFICE TO EPO] | Ref Country Code: | IT | Payment DATE: | 20180221 | Year of Fee Payment: | 20 | | Event date: | 25.02.2019 | | Event description: | REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE | Event code: | REG DE R071 69925814 DE | Code Expl.: | -EXPIRY OF RIGHT | | Event date: | 20.03.2019 | | Event description: | REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE | Event code: | REG GB PE20 | Code Expl.: | -PATENT EXPIRED AFTER TERMINATION OF 20 YEARS | Expiry DATE: | 20190224 | | Event date: | 30.04.2019 | | Event description: | LAPSED IN A CONTRACTING STATE [ANNOUNCED VIA POSTGRANT INFORMATION FROM NATIONAL OFFICE TO EPO] | Ref Country Code: | GB | Free Format Text: | LAPSE BECAUSE OF EXPIRATION OF PROTECTION | Effective DATE: | 20190224 | | Event date: | 04.09.2020 | | Event description: | REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE | Event code: | REG ES FD2A | Code Expl.: | -ANNOUNCEMENT OF LAPSE IN SPAIN | Effective 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