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Apparatus For Filtering Liquids - EP1748830B9

EP1748830

Application Number: EP05747871A
Filing Date: Apr 27, 2005
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended
Grant Date: Feb 12, 2014
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The patent EP1748830B9 was granted to Brita on Feb 12, 2014 following the initial filing on Apr 27, 2005 under the application number EP05747871A . The current legal status of the patent is Patent Maintained As Amended.

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AQUIS WASSER LUFT SYSTEME LINDAU	Apr 25, 2008	ADMISSIBLE

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent’s prosecution history, including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices. These documents are crucial for understanding the patent’s legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination. It also includes the oppositions documents filed against the patent.

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Nov 26, 2013
Communication concerning corrections of the European patent specification
OPPO
Nov 26, 2013
Letter concerning publication issues
OPPO
Aug 7, 2013
Request for correction of the publication
OPPO
Apr 25, 2013
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Apr 25, 2013
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Apr 23, 2013
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Apr 8, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 8, 2013
English translation of the claims
OPPO
Apr 8, 2013
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
OPPO
Apr 8, 2013
French translation of claims
OPPO
Apr 8, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 21, 2013
Communication of bibliographic data
OPPO
Jan 21, 2013
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
OPPO
Jan 21, 2013
Communication with request to pay printing fees and file translations
OPPO
Jan 10, 2013
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Jan 3, 2013
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Jan 3, 2013
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Appeal
Dec 29, 2012
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Dec 28, 2012
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Dec 28, 2012
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Dec 20, 2012
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Dec 14, 2012
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Nov 14, 2012
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Nov 9, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 9, 2012
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Appeal
Nov 9, 2012
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Nov 9, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 9, 2012
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Jul 25, 2012
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jul 20, 2012
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Jun 18, 2012
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Jun 15, 2012
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Jun 15, 2012
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Jun 6, 2012
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Jun 5, 2012
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Jun 1, 2012
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Apr 25, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 25, 2012
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Apr 25, 2012
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Feb 9, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Feb 7, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Sep 28, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Search/Exam
Jul 7, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Feb 11, 2011
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Feb 9, 2011
Non-scannable object
Appeal
Feb 8, 2011
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Appeal
Feb 8, 2011
Claims
Appeal
Feb 8, 2011
Claims
Appeal
Feb 8, 2011
Claims
Appeal
Feb 8, 2011
Claims
Appeal
Feb 8, 2011
Claims
Appeal
Feb 8, 2011
Claims
Appeal
Feb 8, 2011
Claims
Appeal
Feb 8, 2011
Claims
Appeal
Feb 8, 2011
Claims
Appeal
Feb 8, 2011
Claims
Appeal
Feb 8, 2011
Claims
Appeal
Feb 8, 2011
Claims
Appeal
Feb 8, 2011
Claims
Appeal
Feb 8, 2011
Claims
Appeal
Feb 8, 2011
Claims
Appeal
Feb 8, 2011
Claims
Appeal
Feb 8, 2011
Claims
Appeal
Feb 8, 2011
Claims
Appeal
Feb 8, 2011
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Feb 8, 2011
Non-scannable object
Appeal
Feb 4, 2011
Fax relating to Appeal procedure
Appeal
Jan 4, 2011
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Dec 30, 2010
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Dec 30, 2010
Non-scannable object
Appeal
Dec 28, 2010
Fax relating to Appeal procedure
Appeal
Dec 14, 2010
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Dec 2, 2010
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Appeal
Dec 2, 2010
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Dec 2, 2010
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Dec 1, 2010
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Nov 29, 2010
Fax relating to Appeal procedure
Appeal
Nov 29, 2010
Fax relating to Appeal procedure
Appeal
Nov 20, 2010
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Sep 29, 2010
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Aug 6, 2010
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jul 27, 2010
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Jul 24, 2010
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Jul 24, 2010
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Jul 24, 2010
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Jul 24, 2010
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Jul 24, 2010
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Jul 24, 2010
Non-scannable object
Appeal
Jul 24, 2010
Non-scannable object
Appeal
Jul 24, 2010
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Jul 22, 2010
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Jun 2, 2010
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
May 25, 2010
Processing of an appeal
Appeal
May 21, 2010
Notice of appeal
Appeal
May 21, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
Appeal
Mar 27, 2010
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Mar 27, 2010
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 26, 2010
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Mar 26, 2010
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 23, 2010
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Mar 23, 2010
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Mar 23, 2010
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 23, 2010
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Mar 23, 2010
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 23, 2010
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Mar 23, 2010
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Mar 23, 2010
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Mar 23, 2010
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Mar 23, 2010
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Mar 23, 2010
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 23, 2010
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 23, 2010
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 29, 2010
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 12, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 29, 2009
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 29, 2009
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Dec 23, 2009
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Dec 15, 2009
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 8, 2009
Claims
OPPO
Dec 8, 2009
Claims
OPPO
Dec 8, 2009
Claims
OPPO
Dec 8, 2009
Claims
OPPO
Dec 8, 2009
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 31, 2009
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Aug 26, 2009
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Aug 25, 2009
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 22, 2009
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 20, 2009
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Aug 20, 2009
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 20, 2009
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 12, 2009
Preparation for oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 30, 2009
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 25, 2009
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 24, 2009
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 24, 2009
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Mar 24, 2009
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
OPPO
Mar 24, 2009
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Dec 4, 2008
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 27, 2008
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Oct 21, 2008
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 21, 2008
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 15, 2008
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Oct 15, 2008
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Oct 14, 2008
Letter which had not been notified
OPPO
Oct 9, 2008
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 9, 2008
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
OPPO
Oct 6, 2008
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the opponent
OPPO
Sep 30, 2008
Request for extension of time limit
OPPO
Jul 23, 2008
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 17, 2008
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jun 16, 2008
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 7, 2008
Authorisation
OPPO
Jun 7, 2008
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jun 3, 2008
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jun 3, 2008
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
May 5, 2008
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Apr 28, 2008
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 28, 2008
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 28, 2008
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 28, 2008
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 25, 2008
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 25, 2008
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 25, 2008
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 25, 2008
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 25, 2008
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 25, 2008
Payment of fees and costs
OPPO
Jun 28, 2007
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
May 23, 2007
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
May 23, 2007
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
May 7, 2007
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
May 7, 2007
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
May 7, 2007
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Mar 15, 2007
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Mar 15, 2007
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Search/Exam
Mar 6, 2007
Letter concerning the inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2007
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2007
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2007
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2007
Text intended for grant
Search/Exam
Feb 19, 2007
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Search/Exam
Jan 19, 2007
Letter which had not been notified
Search/Exam
Jan 10, 2007
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Search/Exam
Jan 10, 2007
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Dec 6, 2006
Letter concerning the inventor
Search/Exam
Nov 29, 2006
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Search/Exam
Nov 29, 2006
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Nov 28, 2006
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Nov 28, 2006
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Oct 20, 2006
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2006
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Sep 19, 2006
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Sep 19, 2006
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Sep 19, 2006
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Sep 19, 2006
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Sep 19, 2006
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Sep 19, 2006
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
PCT2
Sep 19, 2006
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Sep 14, 2006
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
PCT2
Apr 11, 2006
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Jan 4, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Dec 19, 2005
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
PCT2
Dec 19, 2005
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Dec 15, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Dec 15, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Dec 15, 2005
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Nov 22, 2005
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
PCT2
Nov 22, 2005
PCT demand form
PCT2
Nov 22, 2005
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Jun 20, 2005
Abstract
PCTISA
Jun 20, 2005
Claims
PCTISA
Jun 20, 2005
Description
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Jun 20, 2005
Drawings
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