Method For Handling Laundry With A Variable Wetting Duration And Corresponding Washing Machine - EP2038467B1

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EP2038467

Application Number: EP07730035A
Filing Date: Jun 11, 2007
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 26, 2021
Grant Date: Aug 22, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents
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The patent EP2038467B1 was granted to BSH Bosch UND Siemens Hausgerte on Aug 22, 2018 following the initial filing on Jun 11, 2007 under the application number EP07730035A . The current legal status of the patent is Opposition Rejected.

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Mar 2, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
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Mar 2, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Feb 25, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Dec 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Dec 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Nov 16, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 16, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 16, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Nov 16, 2020
Decision rejecting the opposition
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Nov 16, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Nov 16, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Nov 16, 2020
Means of redress
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Sep 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Sep 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Sep 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Sep 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Sep 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Sep 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 1, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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Aug 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 28, 2020
Amended description with annotations
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Aug 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Aug 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Aug 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Aug 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Aug 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Aug 28, 2020
Description
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Aug 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 28, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Aug 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 11, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jul 29, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 29, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Feb 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Feb 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Feb 13, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Feb 13, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Feb 13, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Feb 13, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Feb 13, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Feb 13, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Oct 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 16, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Oct 16, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Oct 16, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Oct 16, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
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Oct 16, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Jun 6, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Jun 6, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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May 28, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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May 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 22, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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May 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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May 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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May 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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May 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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May 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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May 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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May 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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May 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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May 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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May 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 22, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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May 22, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Sep 3, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jul 26, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
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Jul 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 16, 2018
English translation of the claims
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Jul 16, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Jul 16, 2018
French translation of claims
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Jul 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 16, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Mar 16, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Mar 16, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Mar 16, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Mar 16, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Oct 4, 2016
Description
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Oct 4, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Jun 10, 2016
Annex to the communication
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Jun 10, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
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Feb 20, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Feb 10, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
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Apr 28, 2009
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Feb 25, 2009
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Feb 19, 2009
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
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Feb 19, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
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Feb 17, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
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Jan 19, 2009
Annex to International preliminary examination report
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Jan 19, 2009
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Jan 19, 2009
International preliminary examination report
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Jan 19, 2009
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Jan 19, 2009
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Jan 19, 2009
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
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Jan 19, 2009
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Jan 19, 2009
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
PCT2
Jan 19, 2009
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Jan 8, 2009
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
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Jan 8, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
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Dec 15, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 15, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
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Dec 4, 2008
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
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Nov 7, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
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Oct 28, 2008
Annex to International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Oct 28, 2008
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Oct 28, 2008
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Oct 28, 2008
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Oct 28, 2008
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Oct 28, 2008
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Oct 28, 2008
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Oct 28, 2008
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
PCT2
Oct 28, 2008
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Oct 27, 2008
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
PCT2
Jun 17, 2008
Notification of election of EPO
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Jun 6, 2008
Notification of the recording of a change
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Jun 6, 2008
Notification of the recording of a change
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Jun 6, 2008
Notification of the recording of a change
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May 15, 2008
Free text
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May 15, 2008
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
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May 15, 2008
Notification of receipt of demand
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Apr 28, 2008
PCT demand form
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Apr 28, 2008
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
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Apr 28, 2008
Reply to International Search Opinion
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Jan 21, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Jan 3, 2008
Copy of the international search report
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Jan 3, 2008
Copy of the international search report
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Jan 3, 2008
Published international application - A1
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Jun 11, 2007
Abstract
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Jun 11, 2007
Claims
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Jun 11, 2007
Description
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Jun 11, 2007
Drawings
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