Cleaning Device

Patent No. EP2598013 (titled "Cleaning Device") was filed by Alfred Krcher on Jul 21, 2011. The application was issued on May 17, 2017.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NILFISK	Feb 7, 2018	RIEBLING

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.

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Jan 21, 2022
Request for change of client data cannot be registered anymore
Jan 12, 2022
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 28, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jun 28, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 25, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 1, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 1, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 1, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 1, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 1, 2019
Means of redress
Feb 7, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 5, 2018
Claims
Dec 5, 2018
Claims
Dec 5, 2018
Claims
Dec 5, 2018
Claims
Dec 5, 2018
Claims
Dec 5, 2018
Claims
Dec 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 2, 2018
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Sep 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 12, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 20, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 20, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 16, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jul 16, 2018
Withdrawal of an opposition
Jul 13, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 15, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 15, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 6, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 6, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 20, 2018
Request for documents
Feb 7, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 7, 2018
Notice of opposition
Feb 7, 2018
Notice of opposition
Feb 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 17, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 21, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2017
English translation of the claims
Apr 5, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 5, 2017
French translation of claims
Apr 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 5, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 5, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 5, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 5, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 23, 2016
Annex to a communication
Dec 23, 2016
Annex to a communication
Dec 23, 2016
Annex to the communication
Dec 23, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Dec 23, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Dec 23, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Dec 23, 2016
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
Nov 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 11, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 11, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 9, 2016
Claims
Nov 9, 2016
Claims
Nov 9, 2016
Claims
Nov 9, 2016
Claims
Nov 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2016
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Nov 8, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 4, 2016
Annex to the communication
Nov 4, 2016
Consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 4, 2016
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 8, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 6, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 3, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 2, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 2, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 11, 2016
Advice of delivery
May 11, 2016
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
May 9, 2016
Advice of delivery
May 6, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
May 6, 2016
Annex to the communication
May 6, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 10, 2016
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Feb 4, 2016
Observations by third parties
Jan 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 6, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 3, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 7, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jul 7, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 6, 2015
Submission concerning representation
May 19, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
May 19, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
May 7, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 7, 2015
Observations by third parties
May 7, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
May 7, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
May 7, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
May 7, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
May 7, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
May 7, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
May 7, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
May 7, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
May 7, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
May 7, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 21, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 21, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jul 21, 2014
Claims
Jul 21, 2014
Description
Jul 21, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 21, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 21, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 21, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 21, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 3, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
May 27, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 27, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 20, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jan 20, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 9, 2014
Examination started
Oct 22, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
May 8, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 12, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 1, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 1, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 1, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 1, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 13, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 24, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2013
Priority search results
Jan 24, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 14, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 28, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 9, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Feb 9, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Feb 9, 2012
Published international application - A1
Nov 11, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 11, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 11, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 8, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change
Nov 8, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 21, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2011
Abstract
Jul 21, 2011
Claims
Jul 21, 2011
Description
Jul 21, 2011
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EP2598013

ALFRED KRCHER

Application Number: EP11734132A
Filing Date: Jul 21, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 28, 2019
Publication Date: May 17, 2017
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