Aerosol Separator

Patent No. EP2311542 (titled "Aerosol Separator") was filed by Donaldson on Nov 4, 2005. The application was issued on Jun 3, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NEENAH GESSNER	Mar 1, 2016	HOFFMANN EITLE

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 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 14, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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 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)
Jul 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
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
Dec 12, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Dec 14, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Nov 26, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2018
All other documents for the Appeal procedure not covered by any other Code
Nov 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 2, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Oct 22, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2018
Reply to appeal
Aug 31, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 8, 2018
General authorisation
Aug 8, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 6, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2018
Claims
Jun 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 1, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 10, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 29, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 29, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 26, 2018
Notice of appeal
Feb 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 22, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 22, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 22, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 22, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 22, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 22, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 22, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 22, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 3, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 3, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 21, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 16, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 16, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Sep 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
May 6, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 6, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 21, 2016
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Apr 21, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2016
Invitation to file an authorisation
Apr 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 21, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 9, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 1, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 3, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 8, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 22, 2015
French translation of claims
Apr 22, 2015
German translation of the claims
Apr 22, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 3, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 3, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 3, 2015
Text intended for grant
Dec 12, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Dec 4, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2014
Description
Dec 4, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2014
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jul 25, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 25, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 25, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 25, 2014
Text intended for grant
May 23, 2014
Decision to allow further processing
May 13, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2014
Amended description with annotations
May 13, 2014
Description
May 13, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2014
Request for further processing
Mar 5, 2014
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Dec 5, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Dec 2, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 24, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jul 24, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 16, 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 27, 2011
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Apr 20, 2011
Refund of fees
Apr 13, 2011
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 23, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
Mar 21, 2011
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Mar 21, 2011
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Mar 3, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 3, 2011
European search opinion
Mar 3, 2011
European search report
Feb 14, 2011
Letter which had not been notified
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)

EP2311542

DONALDSON

Application Number: EP10010696A
Filing Date: Nov 4, 2005
Status: Revoked; Jan 22, 2021
Publication Date: Jun 3, 2015
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