Filter Assembly

Patent No. EP2633893 (titled "Filter Assembly") was filed by Bofa on Feb 28, 2013. The application was issued on Sep 25, 2019.

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
TEKA ABSAUG UND ENTSORGUNGSTECHNOLOGIE	Jun 25, 2020	BISCHOF

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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Mar 27, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Mar 27, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 22, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 13, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 9, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 9, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 9, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 9, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 9, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2022
Means of redress
Dec 9, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 9, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 9, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 9, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 9, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 27, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 15, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 17, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 15, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 15, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 24, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 22, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 22, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 17, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 25, 2021
Document concerning representation
Oct 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 28, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 28, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 11, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 11, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 27, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 27, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 20, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Aug 11, 2020
Authorisation
Aug 11, 2020
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Aug 4, 2020
Authorisation
Aug 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2020
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Jul 7, 2020
Communication indicating deficiencies in the notice of opposition which may be remedied
Jul 7, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 7, 2020
Request for documents
Jun 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jun 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jun 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jun 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jun 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jun 25, 2020
Notice of opposition
Oct 7, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 29, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 9, 2019
French translation of claims
Aug 9, 2019
German translation of the claims
Apr 9, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 9, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 9, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 9, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 9, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 9, 2019
Decision to allow further processing
Dec 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2018
Request for further processing
Oct 10, 2018
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Jul 12, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 26, 2018
Annex to the communication
Feb 26, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 20, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 14, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 9, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 10, 2016
Annex to the communication
Nov 10, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 25, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 3, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 3, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 3, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 3, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Mar 3, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Mar 3, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Aug 7, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jul 17, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 27, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2013
Designation of inventor
Jun 27, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 31, 2013
Letter concerning the priority
May 31, 2013
Priority document
May 17, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 17, 2013
European search opinion
May 17, 2013
European search report
Apr 3, 2013
Deficiency in designation of inventor
Feb 28, 2013
Abstract
Feb 28, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Feb 28, 2013
Claims
Feb 28, 2013
Description
Feb 28, 2013
Drawings
Feb 28, 2013
Priority search results
Feb 28, 2013
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2633893

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Application Number: EP13157235A
Filing Date: Feb 28, 2013
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 24, 2023
Publication Date: Sep 25, 2019
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