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Dental Cleaning Mouthpiece With Different Bristle Sections For Different Dental Regions - EP2384160

The patent EP2384160 was granted to Koninklijke Philips on Aug 23, 2017. The application was filed on Dec 4, 2009 under application number EP09795550A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2384160

KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS

Application Number: EP09795550A
Filing Date: Dec 4, 2009
Status: Revoked; Jul 10, 2020
Publication Date: Aug 23, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
COLGATE PALMOLIVE	May 23, 2018	THUM	-

Patent Citations (21) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2005026103
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2007009856
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US6223376
OPPOSITION	EP1372430
OPPOSITION	EP1639913
OPPOSITION	US2002000496
OPPOSITION	US2004012877
OPPOSITION	US2005002610
OPPOSITION	US2007000985
OPPOSITION	US2008216257
OPPOSITION	US4224710
OPPOSITION	US5175901
OPPOSITION	US5337435
OPPOSITION	US5365624
OPPOSITION	US5511275
OPPOSITION	US6138314
OPPOSITION	US6223376
OPPOSITION	US6308367
OPPOSITION	WO2004045448
OPPOSITION	WO2008142600
OPPOSITION	WO9814092

Dossier Documents

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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Jul 8, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Jul 8, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
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Jul 3, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
OPPO
Feb 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Feb 18, 2020
Cover sheet for fax transmission
OPPO
Feb 14, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Search/Exam
Feb 10, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Jan 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 21, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jan 21, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jan 21, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jan 21, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Jan 21, 2020
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Jan 21, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Jan 21, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Jan 21, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Jan 21, 2020
Means of redress
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Jan 21, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Jan 21, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Jan 21, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Jan 21, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Jan 21, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jan 21, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Oct 8, 2019
Claims submitted during oral proceedings
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Oct 8, 2019
Claims submitted during oral proceedings
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Oct 8, 2019
Claims submitted during oral proceedings
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Oct 8, 2019
Claims submitted during oral proceedings
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Oct 8, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Oct 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 1, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 5, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Aug 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 8, 2019
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Aug 8, 2019
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Aug 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 8, 2019
Amended description with annotations
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Aug 8, 2019
Amended description with annotations
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Aug 8, 2019
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Aug 8, 2019
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Aug 8, 2019
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Aug 8, 2019
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Aug 8, 2019
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Aug 8, 2019
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Aug 8, 2019
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Aug 8, 2019
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Aug 8, 2019
Description
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Aug 8, 2019
Description
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Aug 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 8, 2019
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Aug 8, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 6, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 4, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Feb 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Feb 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Feb 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Feb 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Feb 1, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Feb 1, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Feb 1, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Feb 1, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 1, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 1, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Oct 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Oct 5, 2018
Amended description with annotations
OPPO
Oct 5, 2018
Amended description with annotations
OPPO
Oct 5, 2018
Claims
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Oct 5, 2018
Claims
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Oct 5, 2018
Description
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Oct 5, 2018
Description
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Oct 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 5, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jun 6, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jun 6, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
May 29, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
May 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 23, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
May 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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May 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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May 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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May 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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May 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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May 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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May 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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May 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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May 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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May 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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May 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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May 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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May 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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May 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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May 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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May 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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May 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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May 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
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May 23, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
May 23, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Aug 23, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jul 27, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jul 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jul 14, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jul 14, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 16, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Mar 16, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Mar 16, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Mar 16, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Mar 16, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Mar 10, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Mar 10, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jan 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Jan 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Jan 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Jan 23, 2017
Amended description with annotations
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Jan 23, 2017
Amended description with annotations
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Jan 23, 2017
Amended description with annotations
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Jan 23, 2017
Claims
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Jan 23, 2017
Claims
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Jan 23, 2017
Claims
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Jan 23, 2017
Description
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Jan 23, 2017
Description
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Jan 23, 2017
Description
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Jan 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 23, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Jan 23, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Aug 5, 2016
Advice of delivery
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Jul 19, 2016
Communication about missing advice of delivery
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Jul 18, 2016
Advice of delivery
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Jun 16, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jun 16, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
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Jun 16, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 14, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Dec 7, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Search/Exam
Dec 3, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Aug 22, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Search/Exam
Aug 14, 2013
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Search/Exam
Aug 13, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Search/Exam
Aug 1, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Aug 1, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Aug 1, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2013
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Apr 18, 2012
Decision to allow further processing
Search/Exam
Apr 4, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 4, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Apr 4, 2012
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2012
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
Search/Exam
Oct 12, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Aug 11, 2011
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Jul 21, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Jun 6, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 6, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
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May 13, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
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Jul 27, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Jul 8, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2010
Published international application - A1
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Jun 17, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Jun 17, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Jun 17, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Dec 28, 2009
Abstract
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Dec 28, 2009
Claims
PCTISA
Dec 28, 2009
Description
PCTISA
Dec 28, 2009
Drawings
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