A Vacuum Cleaner

Patent No. EP2621323 (titled "A Vacuum Cleaner") was filed by Dyson Technology on Sep 9, 2011. The application was issued on Mar 11, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HOFFMANN KARL	Dec 11, 2015	GRABOVAC
ROYAL APPLIANCE	Sep 30, 2015	PUREWAL
EURO PRO OPERATING	Mar 12, 2015	HOLZWARTH ROCHFORD

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

Jun 15, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Feb 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Feb 13, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Feb 13, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Feb 13, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 13, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 13, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 13, 2020
Withdrawal of application
Feb 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 12, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 24, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 24, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 23, 2020
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Jan 23, 2020
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Jan 23, 2020
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Jan 23, 2020
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Jan 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 20, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 2, 2019
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 2, 2019
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 2, 2019
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 2, 2019
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 28, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Nov 27, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Nov 27, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Nov 22, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Nov 21, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 21, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 21, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 21, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 18, 2019
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 30, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 2, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 2, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 2, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jul 19, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 19, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 19, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 19, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jul 16, 2018
Reply to appeal
Mar 16, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 16, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 16, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 12, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 12, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 12, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 12, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jan 9, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Nov 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 14, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 14, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 14, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 14, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 14, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 14, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 14, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 14, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 14, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 14, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Sep 26, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Sep 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2017
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Aug 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 25, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 25, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 25, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 25, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Apr 20, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 6, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 24, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 24, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 24, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 24, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 24, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 24, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 18, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 6, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 30, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 25, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 25, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 31, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 31, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 31, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 31, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
May 25, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jan 15, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 15, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 15, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 15, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 18, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 11, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 11, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 11, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 11, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 11, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 11, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 11, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Dec 11, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 14, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 14, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 30, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 30, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 30, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 12, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 12, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 12, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Mar 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Mar 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Mar 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Mar 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Mar 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Mar 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 12, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 29, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 29, 2015
French translation of claims
Jan 29, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jan 29, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 24, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 24, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 24, 2014
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 24, 2014
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 7, 2014
Examination started
Jul 8, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 8, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 2, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2014
Designation of inventor
Jul 2, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2014
Letter concerning the inventor
Jul 2, 2014
Letter concerning the inventor
Jul 2, 2014
Letter concerning the inventor
Nov 18, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 18, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 18, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 18, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Nov 18, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Jul 10, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 8, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 6, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 6, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 6, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 15, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 26, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 8, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 25, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 5, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Apr 5, 2012
Published international application - A1
Dec 27, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 27, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 27, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 16, 2011
Abstract
Sep 16, 2011
Claims
Sep 16, 2011
Description
Sep 16, 2011
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EP2621323

DYSON TECHNOLOGY

Application Number: EP11755427A
Filing Date: Sep 9, 2011
Status: Revoked; Jun 19, 2020
Publication Date: Mar 11, 2015
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

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A Vacuum Cleaner

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Dossier Documents

EP2621323