Method And Device For Disinfecting A Space

Patent No. EP2296714 (titled "Method And Device For Disinfecting A Space") was filed by Infection Control on May 13, 2009. The application was issued on Nov 7, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SMIT, PATRICK	Aug 6, 2019	VERNOUT

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

Feb 21, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Feb 21, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Jan 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Nov 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 5, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 5, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 5, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 5, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 5, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 5, 2021
Means of redress
Nov 5, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 5, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 5, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 5, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 5, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 5, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 5, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 13, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 28, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 31, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Aug 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Aug 17, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 11, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 11, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 11, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 11, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 11, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 7, 2020
Refund of fees
Oct 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 30, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 22, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 22, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (proprietor)
Aug 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2020
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Aug 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Aug 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 7, 2020
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Aug 7, 2020
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Apr 7, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 7, 2020
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Apr 7, 2020
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Apr 7, 2020
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jan 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 30, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 30, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 30, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 20, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 20, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 12, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 6, 2019
Notice of opposition
Aug 6, 2019
Notice of opposition
Nov 19, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 11, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 4, 2018
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Apr 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 11, 2018
French translation of claims
Apr 11, 2018
German translation of the claims
Dec 11, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 11, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 11, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 11, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 11, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 5, 2017
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Dec 1, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 27, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 27, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 24, 2015
Decision to allow further processing
Jul 15, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2015
Claims
Jul 15, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 3, 2015
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
May 6, 2015
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Feb 3, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 28, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2014
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Dec 3, 2014
Citation filed by a third party
Dec 3, 2014
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Dec 3, 2014
Observations by third parties
Sep 25, 2014
Annex to the communication
Sep 25, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 8, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Sep 5, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Sep 18, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 18, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 20, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 18, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 12, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 4, 2012
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Mar 16, 2012
Annex to the communication
Mar 16, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 4, 2011
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jul 18, 2011
Observations by third parties
Apr 8, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 8, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Apr 4, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 4, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Feb 23, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 22, 2011
Communication regarding comments on Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 13, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 13, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 13, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 3, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 24, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 9, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 9, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 9, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 19, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Nov 19, 2009
Published international application - A1
Sep 9, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 9, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 9, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 13, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2009
Abstract
May 13, 2009
Claims
May 13, 2009
Description
May 13, 2009
Drawings

EP2296714

INFECTION CONTROL

Application Number: EP09745762A
Filing Date: May 13, 2009
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 18, 2022
Publication Date: Nov 7, 2018
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