Aerosol Separator

Patent No. EP2308579 (titled "Aerosol Separator") was filed by Donaldson on Nov 4, 2005. The application was issued on Jan 27, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NEENAH GESSNER	Oct 26, 2016	HOFFMANN EITLE

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Jan 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 20, 2021
Refund of fees
Jan 18, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 18, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 18, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 18, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 15, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jan 13, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jan 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Dec 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 11, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 11, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 6, 2020
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Aug 6, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 6, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 22, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 22, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 22, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jun 22, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jun 17, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jan 10, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2019
Claims
Dec 20, 2019
Claims
Dec 20, 2019
Claims
Dec 20, 2019
Claims
Dec 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 4, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 3, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Dec 20, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Dec 20, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Dec 20, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Dec 20, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Dec 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2018
Reply to appeal
Dec 14, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Aug 23, 2018
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Aug 23, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 22, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2018
Claims
Aug 16, 2018
Claims
Aug 16, 2018
Claims
Aug 16, 2018
Claims
Aug 16, 2018
Claims
Aug 16, 2018
Claims
Aug 16, 2018
Claims
Aug 16, 2018
Claims
Aug 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 16, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 16, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 16, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 16, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 16, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 16, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 16, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 8, 2018
General authorisation
Aug 8, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 2, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jun 27, 2018
Refund of fees
Jun 19, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jun 13, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jun 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jun 8, 2018
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Jun 8, 2018
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Jun 8, 2018
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
May 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 6, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 6, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 6, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 6, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 6, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 6, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 6, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 6, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 6, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 6, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 6, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2018
Claims
Mar 5, 2018
Claims
Mar 5, 2018
Claims
Mar 5, 2018
Claims
Mar 5, 2018
Claims
Mar 5, 2018
Claims
Mar 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2018
Claims
Jan 9, 2018
Claims
Jan 9, 2018
Claims
Jan 9, 2018
Claims
Jan 9, 2018
Claims
Jan 9, 2018
Claims
Jan 9, 2018
Claims
Jan 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 13, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 13, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 31, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 31, 2017
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
May 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2017
Claims
Apr 12, 2017
Claims
Apr 12, 2017
Claims
Apr 12, 2017
Claims
Apr 12, 2017
Claims
Apr 12, 2017
Claims
Apr 12, 2017
Claims
Apr 12, 2017
Claims
Apr 12, 2017
Claims
Apr 12, 2017
Claims
Apr 12, 2017
Claims
Apr 12, 2017
Claims
Apr 12, 2017
Claims
Apr 12, 2017
Claims
Apr 12, 2017
Claims
Apr 12, 2017
Claims
Apr 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 13, 2017
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jan 13, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2016
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Dec 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 2, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 2, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 9, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Notice of opposition
Oct 26, 2016
Notice of opposition
Oct 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 27, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 8, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 30, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 30, 2015
French translation of claims
Sep 30, 2015
German translation of the claims
Sep 30, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 24, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 24, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 24, 2015
Text intended for grant
Apr 30, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Apr 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2015
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Feb 10, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 10, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 10, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 10, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jan 9, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Nov 21, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2014
Description
Nov 21, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2014
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jul 14, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 14, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 14, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 14, 2014
Text intended for grant
Apr 16, 2014
Refund of fees
Mar 19, 2014
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Mar 7, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Mar 7, 2014
Description
Mar 7, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2014
Request for further processing
Jan 28, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 28, 2014
Request for a decision
Jan 15, 2014
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Jul 22, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jul 22, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 15, 2013
Examination started
Oct 13, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 13, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Oct 11, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 11, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Oct 11, 2011
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Oct 11, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 18, 2011
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Apr 13, 2011
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 16, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
Mar 15, 2011
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Mar 9, 2011
Refund of fees
Feb 16, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 16, 2011
European search opinion
Feb 16, 2011
European search report
Feb 8, 2011
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 11, 2010
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Sep 27, 2010
Abstract
Sep 27, 2010
Claims
Sep 27, 2010
Description
Sep 27, 2010
Designation of inventor
Sep 27, 2010
Matter concerning the application
Sep 27, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
Jun 7, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 7, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2308579

DONALDSON

Application Number: EP10010698A
Filing Date: Nov 4, 2005
Status: Revoked; Jan 22, 2021
Publication Date: Jan 27, 2016
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