Pump Power Unit

Patent No. EP2610500 (titled "Pump Power Unit") was filed by Grundfos Holding on Dec 27, 2011. The application was issued on Sep 16, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
WILO	Jun 16, 2016	COHAUSZ HANNIG BORKOWSKI WISSGOTT
PROMINENT	Jun 14, 2016	WSL PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB

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

Feb 17, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Feb 15, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 11, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Feb 11, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 11, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 11, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 25, 2022
Claims submitted during oral proceedings
Jan 25, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 25, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 25, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 25, 2022
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Dec 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 6, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 1, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 30, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 30, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 30, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 26, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 15, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 15, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 11, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 11, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 30, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 30, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 27, 2021
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 27, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 16, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Feb 16, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Feb 16, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Feb 11, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Feb 8, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Dec 1, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 1, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 1, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 19, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 11, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 11, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 6, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 6, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 6, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 6, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 6, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 6, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 6, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 6, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 6, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 6, 2019
Claims
Feb 6, 2019
Claims
Feb 6, 2019
Claims
Feb 6, 2019
Claims
Feb 6, 2019
Claims
Feb 6, 2019
Claims
Feb 6, 2019
Claims
Feb 6, 2019
Claims
Feb 6, 2019
Claims
Feb 6, 2019
Claims
Feb 6, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 6, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 6, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 6, 2019
Reply to appeal
Jan 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 31, 2019
Reply to appeal
Sep 26, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Sep 26, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Sep 26, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Sep 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 19, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 19, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 19, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 14, 2018
Refund of fees
Aug 2, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 31, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 31, 2018
Reply to a deficiency communication regarding an appeal
Jul 30, 2018
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jul 26, 2018
F3045 Inadmissibility of the appeal: missing address / missing name
Jul 26, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 26, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 26, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jul 20, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 20, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 20, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 13, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jul 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2018
Notice of appeal
May 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 14, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 14, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 14, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
May 14, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 14, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 14, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 14, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 14, 2018
Means of redress
May 14, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 14, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 14, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 14, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 12, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 12, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 9, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Nov 17, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Nov 17, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Nov 17, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Nov 17, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Nov 17, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Nov 17, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
Claims
Nov 17, 2017
Claims
Nov 17, 2017
Claims
Nov 17, 2017
Claims
Nov 17, 2017
Claims
Nov 17, 2017
Description
Nov 17, 2017
Description
Nov 17, 2017
Description
Nov 17, 2017
Description
Nov 17, 2017
Description
Nov 17, 2017
Description
Nov 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 17, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 17, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jul 20, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 19, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jul 19, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 19, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 28, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 28, 2017
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Jun 28, 2017
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Jun 28, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2017
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Jun 28, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 19, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 30, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 24, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 24, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 24, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 24, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 24, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 24, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 24, 2016
Claims
Nov 24, 2016
Claims
Nov 24, 2016
Claims
Nov 24, 2016
Claims
Nov 24, 2016
Claims
Nov 24, 2016
Claims
Nov 24, 2016
Claims
Nov 24, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 26, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 26, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 19, 2016
Annex
Aug 19, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 19, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 26, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 26, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 22, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 21, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 16, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 14, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 14, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 20, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2015
English translation of the claims
Aug 6, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 6, 2015
French translation of claims
Aug 6, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 20, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 20, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 20, 2015
Text intended for grant
Apr 14, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Mar 30, 2015
Examination started
Mar 10, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Dec 4, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 18, 2014
Refund of fees
Dec 13, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jul 8, 2013
Information about publication, reminder payment of designation fee, response to extended European search report, if applicable
Jun 5, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Oct 31, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 31, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Jul 3, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 3, 2012
European search opinion
Jul 3, 2012
European search report
Jun 14, 2012
Designation of inventor
Jun 14, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 20, 2012
Deficiency in designation of inventor
Dec 27, 2011
Abstract
Dec 27, 2011
Abstract
Dec 27, 2011
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Dec 27, 2011
Claims
Dec 27, 2011
Claims
Dec 27, 2011
Description
Dec 27, 2011
Description
Dec 27, 2011
Drawings
Dec 27, 2011
Drawings
Dec 27, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2610500

GRUNDFOS HOLDING

Application Number: EP11195807A
Filing Date: Dec 27, 2011
Status: Revoked; Feb 18, 2022
Publication Date: Sep 16, 2015
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Dossier Documents

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