Cleaning Efficacy Of Metal-Safe Solid For Automated Instrument Processing

Patent No. EP2625257 (titled "Cleaning Efficacy Of Metal-Safe Solid For Automated Instrument Processing") was filed by Ecolab on Oct 8, 2010. The application was issued on Nov 2, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HENKEL	Aug 20, 2020	VIERING

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

Oct 7, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 7, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 30, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Sep 22, 2022
French translation of claims
Sep 22, 2022
German translation of the claims
Sep 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 8, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Aug 8, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Aug 8, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Aug 5, 2022
Refund of fees
Aug 3, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 3, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 1, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 1, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 28, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 8, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 8, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 1, 2022
Notice of appeal
Mar 23, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 23, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 22, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 22, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 22, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 22, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2022
Means of redress
Mar 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 22, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 22, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 27, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 25, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 25, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 22, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 22, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 10, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 10, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 3, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 20, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 20, 2020
Notice of opposition
Aug 20, 2020
Notice of opposition
Aug 20, 2020
Published international application - A1
Dec 2, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 24, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 7, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 7, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 7, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 7, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 7, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 2, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2019
Claims
Jul 23, 2019
French translation of claims
Jul 23, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jul 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2019
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jun 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 26, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 26, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 26, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 22, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 22, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 22, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 22, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 22, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 29, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 29, 2017
Claims
Jun 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 29, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 20, 2017
Annex to the communication
Feb 20, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 13, 2017
Examination started
Mar 10, 2016
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Mar 3, 2016
General enquiry
Dec 16, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Dec 4, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Nov 27, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 27, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 27, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Nov 27, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 16, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 15, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 17, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 20, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
Jun 11, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
Jun 6, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
May 29, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
May 27, 2013
Refund of fees
May 27, 2013
Refund of fees
May 22, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 17, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 17, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 17, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 17, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 17, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 17, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 3, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 3, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 23, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 15, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 12, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Apr 12, 2012
Published international application - A1
Oct 24, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 24, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 24, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 8, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2010
Abstract
Oct 8, 2010
Claims
Oct 8, 2010
Description

EP2625257

ECOLAB

Application Number: EP10773872A
Filing Date: Oct 8, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 30, 2022
Publication Date: Nov 2, 2022
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