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Water Extraction Facility - EP3234250

The patent EP3234250 was granted to Andritz Perfojet on Apr 20, 2022. The application was filed on Dec 16, 2015 under application number EP15820090A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3234250

ANDRITZ PERFOJET

Application Number: EP15820090A
Filing Date: Dec 16, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 18, 2022
Publication Date: Apr 20, 2022
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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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
TRUTZSCHLER	May 29, 2019	DOMPATENT VON KREISLER SELTING WERNER	ADMISSIBLE
TRUTZSCHLER	May 29, 2019	DOMPATENT VON PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTEN	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (17) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	CH615713
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE1635113
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0056846
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0853156
OPPOSITION	CH615713
OPPOSITION	DE102008044849
OPPOSITION	DE1461111
OPPOSITION	DE1461112
OPPOSITION	DE1635113
OPPOSITION	EP0056846
OPPOSITION	EP0853156
OPPOSITION	US2002066204
OPPOSITION	US3246401
OPPOSITION	US3276140
OPPOSITION	US3574952
OPPOSITION	US3755916
OPPOSITION	WO2012009265

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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Mar 24, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Mar 24, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Mar 18, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Mar 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 9, 2022
English translation of the claims
OPPO
Mar 9, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
OPPO
Mar 9, 2022
German translation of the claims
OPPO
Mar 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 14, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
OPPO
Jan 14, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
OPPO
Jan 10, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Oct 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 28, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Sep 28, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 28, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Sep 28, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 28, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Sep 28, 2021
Means of redress
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Sep 28, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Sep 28, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Sep 28, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Sep 28, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Sep 23, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
May 19, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Apr 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 21, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 30, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Mar 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 26, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 20, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jan 20, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jan 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 4, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Oct 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 26, 2020
Claims
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Oct 26, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Oct 22, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Sep 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Sep 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Sep 8, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Sep 8, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Sep 8, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Sep 8, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Aug 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 10, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 13, 2020
Claims
OPPO
Jul 13, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jul 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 9, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Apr 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 16, 2020
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 24, 2020
Claims
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Feb 24, 2020
Claims
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Feb 24, 2020
Claims
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Feb 24, 2020
Claims
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Feb 24, 2020
Claims
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Feb 24, 2020
Claims
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Feb 24, 2020
Claims
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Feb 24, 2020
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
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Feb 20, 2020
Claims
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Feb 20, 2020
Claims
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Feb 20, 2020
Claims
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Feb 20, 2020
Claims
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Feb 20, 2020
Claims
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Feb 20, 2020
Claims
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Feb 20, 2020
Claims
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Feb 20, 2020
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 10, 2020
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 13, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 13, 2019
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
OPPO
Dec 13, 2019
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
OPPO
Dec 13, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Dec 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 26, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Oct 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Oct 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Oct 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Oct 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Oct 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Oct 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
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Oct 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
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Oct 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
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Oct 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
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Oct 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
OPPO
Oct 7, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jun 12, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jun 12, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jun 6, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
May 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 29, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
May 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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May 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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May 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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May 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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May 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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May 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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May 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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May 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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May 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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May 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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May 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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May 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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May 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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May 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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May 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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May 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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May 29, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
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May 29, 2019
Notice of opposition
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May 29, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Sep 10, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Aug 2, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jul 13, 2018
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 13, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 13, 2018
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 11, 2018
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 11, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 11, 2018
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Apr 5, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Apr 5, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Apr 5, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Apr 5, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Apr 5, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Mar 20, 2018
Examination started
Search/Exam
Sep 27, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Jul 27, 2017
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Jul 25, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
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Jul 25, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jul 20, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
Jul 4, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Jun 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 12, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Jun 12, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Jun 12, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
May 2, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Jul 12, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Jun 23, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jun 23, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jun 23, 2016
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Mar 30, 2016
ISR: cited documents
PCTISA
Mar 30, 2016
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
PCTISA
Mar 29, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Mar 29, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Mar 29, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Jan 21, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
PCTISA
Jan 19, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
PCTRO
Jan 19, 2016
Submission concerning representation
PCTRO
Jan 7, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
PCTRO
Dec 23, 2015
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA
Dec 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Dec 16, 2015
Abstract
PCTRO
Dec 16, 2015
Claims
PCTRO
Dec 16, 2015
Description
PCTRO
Dec 16, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
PCTRO
Dec 16, 2015
Drawings
PCTRO
Dec 16, 2015
Electronic request for grant of an International application
PCTRO