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Improved Multistage Rinsing Module For Tunnel Dishwashers, And A Tunnel Dishwasher Provided With Such A Module

Patent No. EP2545839 (titled "Improved Multistage Rinsing Module For Tunnel Dishwashers, And A Tunnel Dishwasher Provided With Such A Module") was filed by Ali Group S.r.l. on Jul 13, 2012. The application was issued on Apr 27, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HOBART	Nov 11, 2015	MEISSNER BOLTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB
WINTERHALTER GASTRONOM GMBH	Nov 11, 2015	APPELT

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Mar 31, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 31, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 31, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 25, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2022
French translation of claims
Mar 18, 2022
German translation of the claims
Mar 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 4, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Dec 15, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Dec 15, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Dec 15, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 26, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 29, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jul 29, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jul 29, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jul 29, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jun 17, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jun 17, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jun 17, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jun 17, 2021
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
May 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2021
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Apr 30, 2021
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Apr 30, 2021
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Apr 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 26, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 23, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 15, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 15, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Apr 13, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Apr 13, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Apr 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 19, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 19, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 13, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 13, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 26, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 26, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 26, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 23, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jun 4, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
May 17, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 17, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 13, 2019
Reply to appeal
Jan 3, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jan 3, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 3, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 20, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 20, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Dec 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 27, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 27, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2018
Notice of appeal
Oct 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2018
Notice of appeal
Sep 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 31, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 20, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 20, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 20, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 20, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 20, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 20, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 20, 2018
Means of redress
Aug 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 20, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Aug 20, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2018
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2018
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2018
Clean copy of drawings in the opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 14, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jul 30, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 24, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 24, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 24, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 19, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 14, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 30, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 29, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 29, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 29, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 23, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 16, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 13, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 13, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 13, 2018
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 13, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 13, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 1, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Jul 31, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 11, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
May 2, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 2, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 2, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 7, 2016
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Dec 5, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 28, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 29, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 25, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 25, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 26, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Apr 20, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jan 13, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 13, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 13, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 19, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 11, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2015
Notice of opposition
Nov 11, 2015
Notice of opposition
Nov 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Nov 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 11, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 15, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 22, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 22, 2014
French translation of claims
Dec 22, 2014
German translation of the claims
Dec 22, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 25, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 25, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 25, 2014
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 25, 2014
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 14, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Aug 4, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Aug 4, 2014
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jul 30, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jul 29, 2014
Observations by third parties
Jul 29, 2014
Observations by third parties
Jul 29, 2014
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 29, 2014
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 29, 2014
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 29, 2014
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 29, 2014
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 29, 2014
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 10, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 10, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 10, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 10, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jul 2, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jun 13, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2014
Claims
Jun 13, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 13, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 14, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
May 9, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 9, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 15, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jan 15, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 16, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2013
Claims
Dec 16, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2013
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Dec 16, 2013
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Aug 14, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 14, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 14, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 14, 2013
Text intended for grant
Jul 29, 2013
Examination started
Jul 16, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 16, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 16, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Jul 16, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Dec 19, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
Oct 16, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2012
Priority document
Oct 15, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Oct 15, 2012
European search opinion
Oct 15, 2012
European search report
Sep 12, 2012
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Sep 11, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2012
Abstract
Sep 11, 2012
Claims
Sep 11, 2012
Description
Sep 11, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 5, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 13, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jul 13, 2012
Designation of inventor
Jul 13, 2012
Designation of inventor
Jul 13, 2012
Drawings
Jul 13, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent
Jul 13, 2012
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language
Jul 13, 2012
Submission concerning representation

EP2545839

ALI GROUP S.R.L.

Application Number: EP12176400A
Filing Date: Jul 13, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 25, 2022
Publication Date: Apr 27, 2022
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