Gaming method and apparatus with triggering of bonus events by the presence of a trigger symbol in particular locations

Details for Australian Patent Application No. 2002236719 (hide)

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23 January 2003 Application Open to Public Inspection

Published as AU-B-2002236719

3 June 2004 Assignment before Grant

Anchor Gaming The application has been assigned to IGT Assignments before Grant, Section 113

4 November 2004 Application Lapsed, Refused Or Withdrawn, Patent Ceased or Expired

This application lapsed under section 142(2)(a). A direction to request examination has been given for this application. Note that applications or patents shown as lapsed or ceased may be restored at a later date.

18 November 2004 Section 223 Application Allowed

IGT The time in which to request examination has been extended to 15 Nov 2004. Address for service in Australia - Walsh & Associates Level 67 MLC Centre Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000 2003

25 September 2008 Application Accepted

Published as AU-B-2002236719

15 January 2009 Opposition Lodged

Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited has lodged an opposition against IGT.

3 September 2009 Opposition Withdrawn

The opposition by Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited against IGT has been withdrawn.

17 September 2009 Standard Patent Sealed

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