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The patent EP1995525 was granted to Indesit on Mar 1, 2017. The application was filed on Mar 25, 2008 under application number EP08425192A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTROLUX ROTHENBURG FACTORY | Dec 1, 2017 | SCHROER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US6860261 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1739358 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1741988 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19741881 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19843842 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4401642 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1397026 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1488723 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1739358 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1741988 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1975515 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004065311 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0123809 |
| SEARCH | DE102006050368 |
| SEARCH | EP0517681 |
| SEARCH | EP1739358 |
| SEARCH | EP1761111 |
| SEARCH | US2007215592 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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Appeal
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Appeal
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Notice of appeal
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Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Feb 1, 2017
Decision to allow further processing
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Feb 1, 2017
Refund of fees
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Jan 24, 2017
Submission concerning representation
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Jan 17, 2017
Jan 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jan 13, 2017
French translation of claims
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Jan 13, 2017
German translation of the claims
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Jan 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 13, 2017
Request for further processing
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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May 30, 2016
Text intended for grant
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Feb 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 15, 2016
Oct 14, 2015
Annex to the communication
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Oct 14, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 27, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
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Jan 27, 2015
Claims
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Jan 27, 2015
Description
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Jan 27, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 20, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 20, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 20, 2014
Jul 28, 2014
Annex to the communication
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Jul 28, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 31, 2011
Claims
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Jan 31, 2011
Drawings
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Jan 31, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Aug 2, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 6, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 6, 2010
Submission concerning representation
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Jun 30, 2009
Claims
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Jun 30, 2009
Description
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Jun 30, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 30, 2009
Apr 29, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
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Feb 9, 2009
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Feb 9, 2009
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Feb 9, 2009
Payment of fees and costs
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Nov 28, 2008
Oct 29, 2008
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Sep 17, 2008
Sep 17, 2008
European search opinion
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Sep 17, 2008
European search report
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Apr 9, 2008
Abstract
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Apr 9, 2008
Claims
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Description
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Apr 9, 2008
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 9, 2008
Matter concerning the application
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Apr 9, 2008
Priority document
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Apr 9, 2008
Translation of priority document
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Mar 27, 2008
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Mar 27, 2008
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Mar 27, 2008
Payment of fees and costs
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Mar 25, 2008
Annex
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Mar 25, 2008
Authorisation
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Mar 25, 2008
Designation of inventor
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Mar 25, 2008
Drawings
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Mar 25, 2008
Request for grant of a European patent
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Mar 25, 2008