Hybrid Heater

Patent No. EP1718903 (titled "Hybrid Heater") was filed by Graco Minnesota on Feb 1, 2005. The application was issued on May 4, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GARRAF MAQUINARIA	Feb 3, 2017	PONTI & PARTNERS

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

Nov 28, 2023
Letter relating to the revocation of the automatic debiting procedure
Jul 18, 2023
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 27, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition not admissible (opponent)
Nov 27, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition not admissible (proprietor)
Nov 22, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 13, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 13, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 13, 2018
Decision concerning the inadmissibility of the opposition to opponent
Aug 13, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 13, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 15, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 11, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Apr 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 26, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Mar 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 23, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 15, 2018
Claims
Mar 15, 2018
Claims
Mar 15, 2018
Claims
Mar 15, 2018
Claims
Mar 15, 2018
Claims
Mar 15, 2018
Claims
Mar 15, 2018
Claims
Mar 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 6, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 7, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 7, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 4, 2017
Annex
Dec 4, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 21, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 18, 2017
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jul 18, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 18, 2017
Invitation to file an authorisation
Apr 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2017
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Mar 14, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 14, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 13, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 3, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 7, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 22, 2016
French translation of claims
Mar 22, 2016
German translation of the claims
Mar 21, 2016
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Mar 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 1, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 1, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 1, 2015
Text intended for grant
Oct 30, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 30, 2015
Claims
Oct 30, 2015
Description
Oct 30, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 15, 2015
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2015
Annex to a communication
Sep 14, 2015
Annex to the communication
Sep 14, 2015
Consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 14, 2015
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 8, 2015
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2015
Annex to the communication
Aug 19, 2015
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Aug 19, 2015
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Aug 14, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Aug 14, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Aug 11, 2015
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Aug 10, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Aug 10, 2015
Claims
Aug 10, 2015
Claims
Aug 10, 2015
Description
Aug 10, 2015
Description
Aug 10, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2015
Observations by third parties
Aug 10, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Aug 10, 2015
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2015
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 16, 2015
Advice of delivery
Apr 14, 2015
Advice of delivery
Mar 30, 2015
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 30, 2015
Annex to the communication
Mar 30, 2015
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2015
Preparation for oral proceedings
Aug 9, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Aug 7, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Mar 5, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2012
Claims
Mar 5, 2012
Claims
Mar 5, 2012
Claims
Mar 5, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 13, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 10, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2011
Annex to the communication
Sep 8, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 16, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2011
Claims
Jun 16, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2011
Matter concerning the application
Jun 16, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 30, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Mar 10, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 7, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 7, 2010
Annex to the communication
Dec 7, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 11, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2010
Claims
Oct 11, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 16, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 11, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2010
Annex to the communication
Apr 7, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 26, 2010
Claims
Mar 26, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 23, 2010
Claims
Mar 23, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 19, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Jan 21, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 20, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 15, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 14, 2009
Annex to the communication
Sep 14, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 13, 2009
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Mar 18, 2008
Request for further processing allowed
Mar 11, 2008
Request for further processing allowed
Feb 12, 2008
Matter concerning the application
Feb 11, 2008
Maintenance of the application
Feb 6, 2008
Maintenance of the application
Feb 6, 2008
Matter concerning the application
Jan 30, 2008
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no declaration of maintenance of the application/non-reply to the Written Opinion)
Sep 28, 2007
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Sep 22, 2007
Matter concerning the application
Sep 11, 2007
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 11, 2007
Supplementary European search report
Apr 23, 2007
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 20, 2007
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 4, 2007
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Oct 30, 2006
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 11, 2006
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 9, 2006
Annexes filed during the procedure of transfer of rights
Oct 9, 2006
Request for transfer of rights
Sep 22, 2006
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Aug 31, 2006
Matter concerning the application
Aug 31, 2006
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 23, 2006
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 30, 2006
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 13, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 25, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Aug 25, 2005
Published international application - A1

EP1718903

GRACO MINNESOTA

Application Number: EP05712357A
Filing Date: Feb 1, 2005
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Aug 12, 2018
Publication Date: May 4, 2016
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EP1718903