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Drinking Water Supply System For Conservation Of Drinking Water Quality And Method For Operating Such Supply System

Patent No. EP2166159 (titled "Drinking Water Supply System For Conservation Of Drinking Water Quality And Method For Operating Such Supply System") was filed by Viega on Sep 17, 2009. The application was issued on Dec 23, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SCHELL	Sep 19, 2016	PATENTANWALTE DORNER & KOTTER PARTG MBB

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Aug 8, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Aug 8, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 3, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 24, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 24, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 24, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 24, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 24, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 24, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 24, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 24, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 24, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 24, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 24, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 24, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 25, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 25, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 25, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 15, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 8, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 26, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 24, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Nov 8, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 8, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 13, 2016
Authorisation
Oct 13, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 5, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 19, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 26, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 17, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 10, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Oct 14, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2015
English translation of the claims
Oct 14, 2015
French translation of claims
Oct 14, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 25, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 25, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 25, 2015
Text intended for grant
Mar 19, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 13, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 11, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 9, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Oct 8, 2014
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Oct 2, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Aug 7, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 2, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 26, 2013
Annex to the communication
Mar 26, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 14, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 2, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Nov 21, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 21, 2012
European search opinion
Nov 21, 2012
European search report
Apr 2, 2012
General enquiry
Feb 21, 2011
General enquiry
Feb 24, 2010
Notification of forthcoming publication
Dec 18, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Oct 29, 2009
Letter concerning the priority
Oct 29, 2009
Priority document
Sep 17, 2009
Abstract
Sep 17, 2009
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Sep 17, 2009
Claims
Sep 17, 2009
Description
Sep 17, 2009
Designation of inventor
Sep 17, 2009
Designation of inventor
Sep 17, 2009
Designation of inventor
Sep 17, 2009
Designation of inventor
Sep 17, 2009
Drawings
Sep 17, 2009
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2166159

VIEGA

Application Number: EP09170586A
Filing Date: Sep 17, 2009
Status: Opposition Rejected; Aug 10, 2018
Publication Date: Dec 23, 2015
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