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Valve Actuating Device Of A Valve, Liquid Tank Of A Liquid Treatment Apparatus, And A Liquid Treatment Apparatus

Patent No. EP2387547 (titled "Valve Actuating Device Of A Valve, Liquid Tank Of A Liquid Treatment Apparatus, And A Liquid Treatment Apparatus") was filed by Brita on Jan 14, 2010. The application was issued on Jul 25, 2012.

Patent Summary

A valve actuating device for a liquid treatment device, comprising a valve actuating mechanism that opens a valve in a liquid container when the valve is in a closed position, preventing unfiltered liquid from entering the container until the valve is intentionally opened by the user. The valve actuating mechanism is preferably integrated into the liquid container itself.

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Case Number	Filing Date	Plaintiff	Proceeding Type
UPC_CFI_564/2024	Sep 27, 2024	Aquashield Dach, Aquashield Europe SRO	Counter Claim For Revocation
UPC_CFI_248/2024	May 22, 2024	Brita	Infringement

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
AQUIS WASSER LUFT SYSTEME LINDAU	Apr 25, 2013	ROTH

Dossier Documents

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May 11, 2026
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2026
Observations by third parties
May 11, 2026
Observations by third parties
Aug 6, 2015
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Aug 3, 2015
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 28, 2015
Advice of delivery
Apr 22, 2015
Advice of delivery
Apr 21, 2015
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 21, 2015
Decision to discontinue the opposition proceedings
Apr 21, 2015
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 15, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2015
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 10, 2015
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Apr 9, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 9, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 8, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 2, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 1, 2015
Withdrawal of an opposition
Mar 30, 2015
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Mar 27, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2015
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 23, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 23, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 23, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 23, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2015
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 2, 2014
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2014
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2014
Advice of delivery
Oct 7, 2014
Advice of delivery
Oct 2, 2014
Advice of delivery
Oct 2, 2014
Advice of delivery
Oct 1, 2014
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 1, 2014
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 1, 2014
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 1, 2014
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2014
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2014
Summons to attend oral proceedings (Site = Bayerstrasse 34)
Oct 1, 2014
Summons to attend oral proceedings (Site = Bayerstrasse 34)
Feb 24, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 20, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2014
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 14, 2013
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2013
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 26, 2013
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Sep 23, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2013
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 4, 2013
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 4, 2013
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 8, 2013
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 27, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2013
Notice of opposition
Apr 27, 2013
Notice of opposition
Apr 27, 2013
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2013
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2013
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2013
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2013
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 25, 2013
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 25, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2013
Notice of opposition
Apr 25, 2013
Notice of opposition
Apr 25, 2013
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2013
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2013
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2013
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 25, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 25, 2012
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 28, 2012
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 6, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2012
English translation of the claims
Jun 6, 2012
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 6, 2012
French translation of claims
Jun 6, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 26, 2012
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 26, 2012
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 26, 2012
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 26, 2012
Text intended for grant
Oct 26, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 19, 2011
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Sep 14, 2011
Note on telephone consultation
Sep 8, 2011
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Aug 10, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 10, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 10, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Aug 10, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 21, 2011
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jul 21, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
May 27, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 8, 2011
International preliminary examination report
Feb 8, 2011
International preliminary examination report
Feb 8, 2011
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Feb 8, 2011
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Feb 8, 2011
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Feb 8, 2011
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Feb 8, 2011
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Feb 8, 2011
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Dec 23, 2010
Notification of election of EPO
Nov 25, 2010
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Nov 25, 2010
Notification of receipt of demand
Nov 13, 2010
PCT demand form
Nov 13, 2010
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 12, 2010
Document concerning fees and payments
Nov 12, 2010
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Nov 12, 2010
PCT demand form
Nov 12, 2010
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Aug 11, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 22, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Jul 22, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Jul 22, 2010
Published international application - A1
Apr 7, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Apr 7, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Apr 7, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 19, 2010
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Feb 12, 2010
Annex
Feb 12, 2010
Annex
Feb 12, 2010
Urgent incoming letter to PCT RO
Jan 14, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2010
Abstract
Jan 14, 2010
Claims
Jan 14, 2010
Description
Jan 14, 2010
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EP2387547

BRITA

Application Number: EP10700331A
Filing Date: Jan 14, 2010
Status: Opposition Procedure Closed
Publication Date: Jul 25, 2012
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