Refrigeration Device Having A Removable Lower Shelf

Patent No. EP2457041 (titled "Refrigeration Device Having A Removable Lower Shelf") was filed by BSH Bosch UND Siemens Hausgerte on Jul 14, 2010. The application was issued on Apr 9, 2025.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
WHIRLPOOL EMEA	Jun 10, 2020	HOFFMANN EITLE

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Mar 13, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 13, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 4, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2025
English translation of the claims
Mar 4, 2025
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Mar 4, 2025
French translation of claims
Mar 4, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 29, 2025
Communication of bibliographic data
Jan 29, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jan 29, 2025
Communication with request to file translations
Jan 23, 2025
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 1, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Oct 1, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 1, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Sep 2, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 2, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 30, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 28, 2024
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Aug 27, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 27, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 23, 2024
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Aug 23, 2024
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Jul 22, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 22, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 22, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 22, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 17, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 17, 2024
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Feb 16, 2024
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Feb 16, 2024
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Feb 15, 2024
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Feb 13, 2024
F3313 Order: change of Board due to the technical aspects of the appeal
Nov 6, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jun 7, 2023
Refund of fees
May 19, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
May 16, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
May 16, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
May 16, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
May 16, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
May 16, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
May 16, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
May 16, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
May 16, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
May 16, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
May 16, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
May 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
May 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
May 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
May 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
May 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
May 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
May 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 11
May 16, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 12
May 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 16, 2023
Reply to appeal
May 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 15, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
May 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jan 12, 2023
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jan 12, 2023
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jan 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 9, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 9, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Jan 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Jan 9, 2023
Consolidated list of documents cited in appeal procedure
Jan 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2023
Main request during appeals procedure
Jan 9, 2023
Statement of grounds of appeal
Dec 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 011
Dec 2, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 012
Dec 2, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 013
Dec 2, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 014
Dec 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 21, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2022
Notice of appeal
Nov 14, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 4, 2022
Notice of appeal
Sep 12, 2022
Advice of delivery
Sep 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
Sep 7, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 7, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 7, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 7, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2022
Means of redress
Sep 7, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 7, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 7, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 7, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 31, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 30, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Feb 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Feb 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Feb 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Feb 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Feb 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Feb 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Feb 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Feb 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 19, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 17, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 14, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 14, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Dec 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 16, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Nov 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Nov 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 18, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 7, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Mar 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 24, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 24, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2021
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Oct 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 26, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 26, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 16, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jun 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jun 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jun 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jun 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jun 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jun 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jun 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jun 10, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jun 10, 2020
Notice of opposition
Sep 23, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 16, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2019
English translation of the claims
Jul 15, 2019
French translation of claims
Jul 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 15, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 15, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 15, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 15, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 15, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 21, 2019
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Feb 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2019
Enquiry as to the processing of the file
Feb 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 10, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Nov 10, 2017
Claims
Nov 10, 2017
Description
Nov 10, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 6, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 23, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 2, 2017
Annex to the communication
May 2, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 28, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Oct 28, 2016
Claims
Oct 28, 2016
Description
Oct 28, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 27, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jun 27, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 16, 2016
Examination started
Feb 20, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 10, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Feb 6, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Feb 4, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Jun 25, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 25, 2012
Amendments received before examination
May 4, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 6, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Feb 7, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 3, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 2, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 3, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Jun 3, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Jun 3, 2011
International publication of the international search report
Apr 6, 2011
Modified abstract
Apr 4, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Apr 4, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Apr 4, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 22, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 27, 2011
Published international application - A2
Jul 14, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2010
Abstract
Jul 14, 2010
Claims
Jul 14, 2010
Description
Jul 14, 2010
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EP2457041

BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERTE

Application Number: EP10732709A
Filing Date: Jul 14, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 7, 2025
Publication Date: Apr 9, 2025
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