Washing Machine Having Balancer

Patent No. EP2436824 (titled "Washing Machine Having Balancer") was filed by Samsung Electronics on May 24, 2007. The application was issued on Dec 4, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BOCK WOLFGANG	Nov 11, 2016	SAMSON & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE 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.

Date
Description

Nov 7, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 7, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 4, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2019
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 24, 2019
French translation of claims
Oct 24, 2019
German translation of the claims
Oct 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2019
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 30, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 30, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 25, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 15, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2019
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Sep 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 14, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 14, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 14, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Sep 14, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Sep 14, 2018
Means of redress
Sep 14, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 14, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 14, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 14, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Sep 14, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 14, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 2, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Aug 2, 2018
Clean copy of claims in the opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2018
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 12, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 11, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 11, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 8, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 8, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 8, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 8, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 8, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 8, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 8, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 22, 2017
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Dec 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 21, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 21, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 27, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 22, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 22, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 18, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 11, 2016
Notice of opposition
Nov 11, 2016
Notice of opposition
Nov 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 17, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 21, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 21, 2015
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Dec 15, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 7, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 7, 2015
French translation of claims
Dec 7, 2015
German translation of the claims
Dec 7, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 3, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 3, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 3, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 3, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 3, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 6, 2015
Examination started
Feb 24, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Nov 23, 2012
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Nov 23, 2012
Priority search results
Nov 23, 2012
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Oct 23, 2012
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Oct 4, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 4, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 4, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 4, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Aug 23, 2012
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 14, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Apr 11, 2012
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Mar 21, 2012
Refund of fees
Mar 7, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
Mar 1, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 1, 2012
European search opinion
Mar 1, 2012
European search report
Feb 24, 2012
Modified abstract
Feb 7, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
Jan 23, 2012
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jan 12, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 25, 2011
Abstract
Oct 25, 2011
Claims
Oct 25, 2011
Description
Oct 25, 2011
Designation of inventor
Oct 25, 2011
Document related to search matters
Oct 25, 2011
Drawings
Oct 25, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent
May 25, 2007
Priority document
May 25, 2007
Priority document

EP2436824

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS

Application Number: EP11008530A
Filing Date: May 24, 2007
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Nov 1, 2019
Publication Date: Dec 4, 2019
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