Pump System

Patent No. EP2412981 (titled "Pump System") was filed by Grundfos Management on Jul 30, 2010. The application was issued on May 4, 2016.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
WILO	Feb 3, 2017	COHAUSZ
PROMINENT	Feb 3, 2017	WSL PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB

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.

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Feb 12, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 12, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 12, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Feb 7, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Nov 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 29, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 29, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 29, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 29, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 29, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 29, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
Oct 29, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 29, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 29, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 29, 2019
Means of redress
Oct 29, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 29, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 29, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 29, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 29, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 29, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 27, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 21, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 20, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 30, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 24, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Jul 24, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Jul 24, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Jul 24, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Jul 24, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Jul 24, 2019
Claims
Jul 24, 2019
Claims
Jul 24, 2019
Claims
Jul 24, 2019
Claims
Jul 24, 2019
Claims
Jul 24, 2019
Claims
Jul 24, 2019
Description
Jul 24, 2019
Description
Jul 24, 2019
Description
Jul 24, 2019
Description
Jul 24, 2019
Description
Jul 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 27, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 27, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 22, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 26, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 22, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Jan 17, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 17, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Nov 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 15, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 15, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 27, 2018
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2018
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 2, 2018
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jan 2, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 7, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 19, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 14, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 14, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 14, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 10, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 10, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 9, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 9, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 3, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 3, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 3, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 3, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
May 4, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 7, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2016
English translation of the claims
Mar 18, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 18, 2016
French translation of claims
Mar 18, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 20, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 20, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 20, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 20, 2015
Text intended for grant
Oct 6, 2015
Examination started
Jul 3, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 2, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 1, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 1, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 1, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Jul 31, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 31, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 31, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Jul 31, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Jul 31, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 4, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 6, 2012
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jan 4, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jul 13, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 3, 2011
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Feb 2, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Dec 15, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Dec 15, 2010
European search opinion
Dec 15, 2010
European search report
Dec 9, 2010
Modified abstract
Sep 23, 2010
Drawings
Sep 23, 2010
Matter concerning the application
Jul 30, 2010
Abstract
Jul 30, 2010
Claims
Jul 30, 2010
Description
Jul 30, 2010
Designation of inventor
Jul 30, 2010
Drawings
Jul 30, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2412981

GRUNDFOS MANAGEMENT

Application Number: EP10007979A
Filing Date: Jul 30, 2010
Status: Revoked; Feb 14, 2020
Publication Date: May 4, 2016
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