Backflow Preventer For Installation Between A Sanitary Appliance And Water Mains

Patent No. EP2503069 (titled "Backflow Preventer For Installation Between A Sanitary Appliance And Water Mains") was filed by LI on Mar 15, 2012. The application was issued on Oct 14, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GEBERIT	Jul 13, 2016	KONIG SZYNKA TILMANN VON RENESSE PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB MUNCHEN
DURAVIT	Jul 5, 2016	LINDNER BLAUMEIER PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE

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

Mar 9, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 9, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 9, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 6, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Dec 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 24, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 24, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 24, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 24, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 26, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 19, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 6, 2017
Communication concerning statement of surrender/lapse of patent
Aug 23, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 23, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 23, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 28, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 11, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2016
Filing of a new opposition
Jul 5, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Oct 15, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 17, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 3, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 3, 2015
French translation of claims
Sep 3, 2015
German translation of the claims
Sep 3, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2015
Submission concerning representation
May 4, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 4, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 4, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 4, 2015
Text intended for grant
Apr 10, 2015
Examination started
Aug 29, 2014
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Aug 26, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Apr 24, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2013
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Apr 12, 2013
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Mar 25, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 25, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 25, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Mar 25, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 28, 2013
Letter concerning the priority
Jan 28, 2013
Priority document
Nov 26, 2012
Invitation to file priority document
Oct 1, 2012
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Aug 29, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
May 16, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 16, 2012
European search opinion
May 16, 2012
European search report
Mar 15, 2012
Abstract
Mar 15, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Mar 15, 2012
Claims
Mar 15, 2012
Description
Mar 15, 2012
Drawings
Mar 15, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2503069

Application Number: EP12159746A
Filing Date: Mar 15, 2012
Status: Revoked; Mar 9, 2018
Publication Date: Oct 14, 2015
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Backflow Preventer For Installation Between A Sanitary Appliance And Water Mains

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EP2503069