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Cleaning Device - EP3585234

The patent EP3585234 was granted to Koninklijke Philips on May 22, 2024. The application was filed on Feb 12, 2018 under application number EP18706971A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3585234

KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS

Application Number: EP18706971A
Filing Date: Feb 12, 2018
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 19, 2024
Publication Date: May 22, 2024
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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
ALFRED KARCHER	Jul 28, 2021	HOEGER	-

Patent Citations (22) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	DE2649993
DESCRIPTION	US2010199455
DESCRIPTION	US2010236018
DESCRIPTION	US2016213214
DESCRIPTION	WO2007111934
DESCRIPTION	WO2016062649
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP1795107
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2007020020
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2010199455
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2010236018
OPPOSITION	DE3024113
OPPOSITION	EP1153566
OPPOSITION	GB1288763
OPPOSITION	JP2002000530
OPPOSITION	KR930000528B
OPPOSITION	KR930017755U
OPPOSITION	US2004261207
OPPOSITION	US2010199455
OPPOSITION	US2010236018
OPPOSITION	US3591889
OPPOSITION	US6260232
OPPOSITION	WO2016166680

Dossier Documents

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Apr 25, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Apr 25, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Mar 22, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 22, 2024
Amended description with annotations
OPPO
Mar 22, 2024
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 22, 2024
French translation of claims
OPPO
Mar 22, 2024
German translation of the claims
OPPO
Mar 22, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 19, 2024
Refund of fees
OPPO
Mar 18, 2024
Communication concerning surcharge and failure to observe time limit
OPPO
Feb 13, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 13, 2024
French translation of claims
OPPO
Feb 13, 2024
German translation of the claims
OPPO
Feb 13, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 11, 2024
Authorisation
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Jan 11, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 12, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
OPPO
Sep 12, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
OPPO
Aug 28, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
May 17, 2023
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 4, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
May 4, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
May 4, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
May 4, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 4, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 4, 2023
Means of redress
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May 4, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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May 4, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
May 4, 2023
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
OPPO
May 4, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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May 4, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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May 4, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 4, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Mar 28, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 17, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 17, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 17, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 15, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 23, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 22, 2023
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Feb 8, 2023
Authorisation
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Jan 31, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 30, 2023
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
OPPO
Jan 30, 2023
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Jan 25, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 25, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 25, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 25, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 25, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 25, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 25, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 25, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Jan 25, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Jan 25, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Jan 25, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Jan 25, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Jan 25, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
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Jan 25, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 25, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 23, 2023
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
OPPO
Jan 23, 2023
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
OPPO
Dec 13, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 8, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 29, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 29, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 1, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Apr 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 29, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 28, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Mar 28, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 28, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 28, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Mar 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 6, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Dec 6, 2021
Clean copy of claims in the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 6, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Oct 28, 2021
Document concerning representation
OPPO
Oct 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 9, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Aug 9, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Aug 5, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jul 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Jul 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Jul 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Jul 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Jul 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Jul 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Jul 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Jul 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Jul 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Jul 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Jul 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Jul 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Jul 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Jul 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Jul 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
OPPO
Jul 28, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Jul 28, 2021
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jul 28, 2021
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 9, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Oct 1, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Sep 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 17, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Sep 17, 2020
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Sep 17, 2020
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
May 28, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
May 28, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
May 28, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
May 28, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
May 28, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Mar 27, 2020
Examination started
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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
Search/Exam
Dec 4, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Oct 30, 2019
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
Oct 8, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Oct 8, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
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Oct 8, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
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Sep 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 17, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Sep 17, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Sep 17, 2019
Annex
Search/Exam
Sep 17, 2019
Annex
Search/Exam
Sep 17, 2019
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Sep 2, 2019
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Sep 2, 2019
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Jul 5, 2019
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Jan 25, 2019
Annex to International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Jan 25, 2019
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Jan 25, 2019
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Jan 25, 2019
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Jan 25, 2019
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Sep 18, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Sep 4, 2018
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Aug 30, 2018
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Aug 30, 2018
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Jul 6, 2018
ISR: cited documents
PCTISA
Jul 5, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Jul 5, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Jul 5, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Jun 25, 2018
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
May 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
May 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTISA
May 23, 2018
Incoming letter related to ISA procedure
PCTISA
May 23, 2018
PCT demand form
PCT2
May 23, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
May 23, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
May 23, 2018
Payment of fees and costs
PCT2
May 23, 2018
Reply to International Search Opinion
PCT2
May 23, 2018
Reply to invitation to pay additional fees
PCTISA
May 17, 2018
Partial International Search Report
PCTISA
May 17, 2018
Provisional opinion accompanying the partial search results
PCTISA
Mar 12, 2018
Notification of receipt of Search copy
PCTISA
Feb 23, 2018
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
PCTRO
Feb 20, 2018
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA
Feb 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Feb 12, 2018
Abstract
PCTRO
Feb 12, 2018
Claims
PCTRO
Feb 12, 2018
Description
PCTRO
Feb 12, 2018
Document concerning fees and payments
PCTRO
Feb 12, 2018
Drawings
PCTRO
Feb 12, 2018
Electronic request for grant of an International application
PCTRO
Feb 12, 2018
Incoming communication concerning PCT Direct
PCTRO
Feb 12, 2018
Priority document (RO-procedure)
PCTRO