The weekly litigation news digest is live. Subscribe now

IP Verse

Battery Powered Cordless Cleaning System - EP3132730

The patent EP3132730 was granted to Royal Appliance MFG on Oct 16, 2019. The application was filed on Oct 16, 2009 under application number EP16181499A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3132730

ROYAL APPLIANCE MFG

Application Number: EP16181499A
Filing Date: Oct 16, 2009
Status: Revoked; Apr 14, 2023
Publication Date: Oct 16, 2019
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

Patent Family

Patent Oppositions (2)

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
ALFRED KARCHER	Jul 16, 2020	DTS PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTMBB	ADMISSIBLE
ELKINGTON AND FIFE	Jul 15, 2020	ELKINGTON AND FIFE	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (21) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	US5513418
DESCRIPTION	US7100234
DESCRIPTION	US7163372
OPPOSITION	EP1075906
OPPOSITION	GB2405787
OPPOSITION	GB2420031
OPPOSITION	JP2004113595
OPPOSITION	JP2007068749
OPPOSITION	US2003117107
OPPOSITION	US2003201754
OPPOSITION	US2004088817
OPPOSITION	US2005007068
OPPOSITION	US2005155177
OPPOSITION	US2006091858
OPPOSITION	US2006164032
OPPOSITION	US2009255084
OPPOSITION	US5504412
OPPOSITION	US6456035
OPPOSITION	WO2010045588
SEARCH	EP1075906
SEARCH	US2004088817

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.

Date
Description

Get instant alerts for new documents

Apr 17, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Apr 17, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Apr 17, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
OPPO
Apr 12, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
OPPO
Feb 2, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 2, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 2, 2023
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Jan 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 20, 2023
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 13, 2023
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Means of redress
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jan 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 7, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
OPPO
Oct 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 20, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 19, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 17, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 17, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 19, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 19, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 19, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
OPPO
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
OPPO
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
OPPO
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
OPPO
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
OPPO
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
OPPO
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
OPPO
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 15
OPPO
Aug 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 11, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 5, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 20, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Search/Exam
Jun 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 13, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 21, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 21, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 21, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 1, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 31, 2022
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Jan 31, 2022
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Jan 18, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
OPPO
Jan 18, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
OPPO
Jan 7, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
OPPO
Jan 7, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
OPPO
Jan 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 7, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 7, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 7, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 22, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Nov 22, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Nov 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 22, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
OPPO
Nov 22, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 22, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Nov 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Nov 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
OPPO
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
OPPO
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
OPPO
Dec 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 7, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 7, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 7, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jul 28, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jul 28, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jul 28, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jul 24, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jul 24, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 030
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 031
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 032
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 28, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Sep 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 4, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Sep 4, 2019
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Sep 4, 2019
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Apr 24, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Apr 24, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Apr 24, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Apr 24, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Apr 24, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Feb 19, 2019
Examination started
Search/Exam
Sep 28, 2018
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Sep 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 17, 2018
Enquiry as to the processing of the file
Search/Exam
Sep 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Aug 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Aug 15, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Aug 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Aug 15, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Aug 15, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Aug 15, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Aug 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Aug 2, 2017
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Search/Exam
Jul 20, 2017
Letter which had not been notified
Search/Exam
Jun 20, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jun 20, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jun 20, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2017
Letter concerning the inventor
Search/Exam
Feb 27, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Search/Exam
Jan 25, 2017
Notification of forthcoming publication
Search/Exam
Jan 20, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Search/Exam
Jan 20, 2017
European search opinion
Search/Exam
Jan 20, 2017
European search report
Search/Exam
Jan 20, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Search/Exam
Nov 8, 2016
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Search/Exam
Nov 8, 2016
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Search/Exam
Nov 8, 2016
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Search/Exam
Nov 8, 2016
Search started
Search/Exam
Oct 13, 2016
Letter which had not been notified
Search/Exam
Oct 11, 2016
Letter which had not been notified
Search/Exam
Oct 7, 2016
Letter which had not been notified
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jul 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jul 29, 2016
Designation of inventor
Search/Exam
Jul 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jul 29, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
Search/Exam
Jul 27, 2016
Abstract
Search/Exam
Jul 27, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Search/Exam
Jul 27, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Jul 27, 2016
Description
Search/Exam
Jul 27, 2016
Drawings
Search/Exam
Jul 27, 2016
Request for grant of a European patent
Search/Exam
May 12, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
May 12, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
May 12, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
May 12, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
May 12, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
May 12, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
May 12, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam