Hygiene Compliance Module

Patent No. EP2637540 (titled "Hygiene Compliance Module") was filed by Gojo Industries on Oct 27, 2011. The application was issued on Oct 5, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ECOLAB USA	Jul 4, 2017	HARRISON GODDARD FOOTE

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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Nov 9, 2023
Advice of delivery
Sep 28, 2023
Advice of delivery
Sep 26, 2023
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Aug 22, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Aug 22, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Aug 22, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Aug 7, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 24, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jul 24, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jul 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jul 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 19, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 17, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2023
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 29, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 29, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 29, 2023
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Mar 21, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Sep 21, 2022
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Sep 21, 2022
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Nov 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
May 29, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Mar 5, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 17, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jan 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 13, 2020
Reply to appeal
Sep 2, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 28, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jul 3, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 3, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 28, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Jun 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jun 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 18, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 18, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 18, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 18, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 18, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 18, 2019
Means of redress
Apr 18, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 18, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 18, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 18, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 11, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 19, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 19, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Dec 18, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Dec 18, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Dec 18, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Dec 18, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Dec 18, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Dec 18, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Dec 18, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Dec 18, 2018
Claims
Dec 18, 2018
Claims
Dec 18, 2018
Claims
Dec 18, 2018
Claims
Dec 18, 2018
Claims
Dec 18, 2018
Claims
Dec 18, 2018
Claims
Dec 18, 2018
Claims
Dec 18, 2018
Description
Dec 18, 2018
Description
Dec 18, 2018
Description
Dec 18, 2018
Description
Dec 18, 2018
Description
Dec 18, 2018
Description
Dec 18, 2018
Description
Dec 18, 2018
Description
Dec 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 18, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2018
Annex to the communication
Nov 30, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Aug 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 26, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jun 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 5, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 5, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 5, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2018
Claims
Jan 11, 2018
Claims
Jan 11, 2018
Claims
Jan 11, 2018
Claims
Jan 11, 2018
Claims
Jan 11, 2018
Claims
Jan 11, 2018
Claims
Jan 11, 2018
Claims
Jan 11, 2018
Claims
Jan 11, 2018
Claims
Jan 11, 2018
Claims
Jan 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Dec 6, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 6, 2017
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Oct 2, 2017
Authorisation
Oct 2, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 29, 2017
Authorisation
Sep 29, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 1, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 1, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 12, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 4, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jul 4, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 8, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2016
French translation of claims
Aug 23, 2016
German translation of the claims
Aug 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 20, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 20, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 20, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 20, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 23, 2016
Examination started
Oct 27, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 27, 2015
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Oct 22, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Oct 31, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 1, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Oct 29, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 21, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 9, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 5, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 5, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 6, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 6, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 6, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 6, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Jun 6, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Jun 6, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
May 30, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 22, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 7, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Sep 7, 2012
International publication of the international search report
Jun 14, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 14, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 14, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jun 5, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 18, 2012
Published international application - A2
Nov 7, 2011
Abstract
Nov 7, 2011
Claims
Nov 7, 2011
Description
Nov 7, 2011
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EP2637540

GOJO INDUSTRIES

Application Number: EP11779934A
Filing Date: Oct 27, 2011
Status: Revoked; Oct 18, 2023
Publication Date: Oct 5, 2016
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