Laundry Washing Machine Dispenser For Detergent Products Or Similar

Patent No. EP2003237 (titled "Laundry Washing Machine Dispenser For Detergent Products Or Similar") was filed by Electrolux Home Products on Jun 12, 2007. The application was issued on May 4, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
WHIRLPOOL EMEA	Jan 26, 2017	HOFFMANN EITLE
BSH HAUSGERATE	Sep 6, 2016	MENEGOZZI

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

Jan 30, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jan 2, 2023
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Dec 21, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 21, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 21, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 12, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 12, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 12, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 12, 2022
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Sep 27, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 19, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Sep 19, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Sep 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 1, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 26, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 25, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 25, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Aug 25, 2022
Claims
Aug 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Aug 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 22, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 20, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 20, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 8, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 8, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 1, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 31, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 31, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 21, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 21, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 16, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 8, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Apr 12, 2021
Document concerning representation
Jan 13, 2021
Refund of fees
Dec 9, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 9, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Sep 13, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 9, 2019
Reply to appeal
Jun 3, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 29, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 29, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 29, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Apr 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 8, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Apr 8, 2019
Non-scannable object
Apr 8, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 8, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 22, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 18, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jan 9, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 3, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Dec 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 21, 2018
Notice of appeal
Dec 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 14, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 14, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 14, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 14, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 14, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 14, 2018
Means of redress
Dec 14, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 14, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 14, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 14, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 11, 2018
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Sep 11, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 6, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 13, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 16, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Jul 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 20, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 10, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 10, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 10, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 1, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 26, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 26, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 10, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 27, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 13, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 6, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 6, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 6, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Sep 6, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 6, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 6, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 6, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 6, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 6, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 6, 2016
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 29, 2016
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Mar 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 21, 2016
French translation of claims
Mar 21, 2016
German translation of the claims
Mar 21, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 30, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 30, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 30, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 30, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 13, 2015
Claims
Jul 13, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 18, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 15, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 15, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Feb 19, 2015
Annex to the communication
Feb 19, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 26, 2014
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jun 18, 2014
Observations by third parties
Jun 8, 2011
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
Jun 1, 2011
Request for correction
Feb 11, 2011
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 3, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Dec 28, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 28, 2009
Claims
Dec 28, 2009
Claims
Dec 28, 2009
Description
Dec 28, 2009
Description
Dec 28, 2009
Description
Dec 28, 2009
Description
Dec 28, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 28, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 29, 2009
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Oct 28, 2009
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 20, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 16, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 15, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 24, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
May 26, 2009
Payment of fees and costs
May 26, 2009
Written request for examination
May 25, 2009
Written request for examination
Jan 13, 2009
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 23, 2008
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Dec 18, 2008
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Nov 19, 2008
Notification of forthcoming publication
May 21, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
May 21, 2008
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2007
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 28, 2007
European search opinion
Nov 28, 2007
European search report
Jun 12, 2007
Abstract
Jun 12, 2007
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jun 12, 2007
Claims
Jun 12, 2007
Description
Jun 12, 2007
Designation of inventor
Jun 12, 2007
Drawings
Jun 12, 2007
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2003237

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS

Application Number: EP07110130A
Filing Date: Jun 12, 2007
Status: Revoked; Jan 30, 2023
Publication Date: May 4, 2016
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Laundry Washing Machine Dispenser For Detergent Products Or Similar

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EP2003237