Washing Machine And Washing Control Method Of The Same

Patent No. EP1961854 (titled "Washing Machine And Washing Control Method Of The Same") was filed by Samsung Electronics on Dec 6, 2007. The application was issued on Mar 15, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MIELE & CIE SCHUTZRECHTEVERTRAGE	Dec 15, 2017	-

Dossier Documents

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Oct 7, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Oct 7, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 1, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 21, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 21, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 21, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 21, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 21, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 21, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 21, 2019
Means of redress
Jun 21, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 21, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 21, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 15, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 13, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Mar 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2019
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Mar 8, 2019
Request for change of applicant's representative
Mar 7, 2019
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Mar 7, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 2, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 26, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 26, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 14, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 14, 2018
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 4, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 4, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 21, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 15, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 16, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 30, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 30, 2017
French translation of claims
Jan 30, 2017
German translation of the claims
Jan 30, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 7, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 7, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 7, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 7, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 7, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 14, 2016
Examination started
Feb 24, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Aug 23, 2012
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 14, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jul 31, 2009
Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
May 8, 2009
Claims
May 8, 2009
Claims
May 8, 2009
Description
May 8, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 21, 2009
Designation deemed to be withdrawn (non payment of designation fees)
Dec 30, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 19, 2008
Letter concerning fees and payments
Sep 1, 2008
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jul 30, 2008
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jul 3, 2008
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 3, 2008
European search opinion
Jul 3, 2008
European search report
Apr 11, 2008
Submission concerning representation
Feb 27, 2008
Letter which had not been notified
Feb 11, 2008
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Feb 1, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 7, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 6, 2007
Abstract
Dec 6, 2007
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Dec 6, 2007
Claims
Dec 6, 2007
Description
Dec 6, 2007
Designation of inventor
Dec 6, 2007
Designation of inventor
Dec 6, 2007
Designation of inventor
Dec 6, 2007
Designation of inventor
Dec 6, 2007
Designation of inventor
Dec 6, 2007
Designation of inventor
Dec 6, 2007
Drawings
Dec 6, 2007
Request for grant of a European patent

EP1961854

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS

Application Number: EP07122495A
Filing Date: Dec 6, 2007
Status: Opposition Rejected; Oct 4, 2019
Publication Date: Mar 15, 2017
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