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Surface Feeding And Distribution Of A Refrigerant For A Heat Exchanger In Sorption Machines

Patent No. EP2473811 (titled "Surface Feeding And Distribution Of A Refrigerant For A Heat Exchanger In Sorption Machines") was filed by Invensor on Sep 2, 2010. The application was issued on Jun 22, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FAHRENHEIT GMBH	Mar 23, 2017	MEISSNER BOLTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB

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Feb 5, 2021
Communication from the Legal Division
May 16, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
May 16, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
May 13, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Feb 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 1, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 1, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 1, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
Feb 1, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 1, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 1, 2019
Means of redress
Jan 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Jan 14, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 14, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2019
Annex to the communication
Jan 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 9, 2019
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Jan 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2019
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2019
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Jan 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 2, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 2, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Nov 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 8, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 8, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 8, 2018
Claims
Nov 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 8, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 8, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 8, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 8, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 8, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 8, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 8, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 1, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 1, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Aug 24, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
May 2, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 2, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 28, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 22, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Notice of opposition
Mar 22, 2017
Notice of opposition
Mar 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 14, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 8, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 22, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 27, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
May 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2016
English translation of the claims
May 10, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 10, 2016
French translation of claims
May 10, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 14, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 14, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 14, 2016
Text intended for grant
Apr 6, 2016
Annex to the communication
Apr 6, 2016
Consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 6, 2016
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 25, 2016
Examination started
Jan 28, 2015
Refund of fees
Dec 10, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Oct 20, 2014
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Oct 15, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Aug 7, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Oct 29, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 29, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 29, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Jun 13, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 9, 2012
Annex
May 9, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
May 4, 2012
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Apr 25, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
Apr 19, 2012
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 23, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 23, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 23, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 13, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 15, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Sep 15, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Sep 15, 2011
International publication of the international search report
Jul 27, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jul 27, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jul 27, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 31, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 31, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 10, 2011
Published international application - A2
Oct 25, 2010
Abstract
Oct 25, 2010
Claims
Oct 25, 2010
Description
Oct 25, 2010
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EP2473811

INVENSOR

Application Number: EP10770972A
Filing Date: Sep 2, 2010
Status: Revoked; May 17, 2019
Publication Date: Jun 22, 2016
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