Method And Device For Treating Drinking Water

Patent No. EP2684849 (titled "Method And Device For Treating Drinking Water") was filed by BWT on Jul 8, 2013. The application was issued on Oct 30, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BRITA	Jul 30, 2020	HABERMANN PARTNERSCHAFT VON PATENTANWALTEN 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.

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Jun 21, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jun 21, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 15, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 4, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 4, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 4, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 4, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 4, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 4, 2022
Means of redress
Mar 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 4, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2022
Refund of fees
Feb 15, 2022
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 8, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's name
Feb 8, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jan 19, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 19, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Dec 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Dec 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Dec 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Dec 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 7, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 7, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 7, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Dec 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2020
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Dec 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
Aug 14, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 14, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Aug 3, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jul 30, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 30, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jul 30, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jul 30, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 4, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 19, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 19, 2019
Information about intention to grant a patent
Sep 19, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 19, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 19, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 3, 2019
Claims
Sep 3, 2019
English translation of the claims
Sep 3, 2019
French translation of claims
Sep 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2019
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
May 7, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 7, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 7, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 7, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 7, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 14, 2018
Claims
May 14, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 21, 2018
Annex to the communication
Feb 21, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 21, 2017
Claims
Feb 21, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 20, 2017
Claims
Feb 20, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 19, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Dec 12, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Dec 8, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 6, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 9, 2016
Annex to the communication
Aug 9, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 3, 2016
Examination started
Feb 24, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Aug 2, 2014
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Jul 30, 2014
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jul 16, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Jul 16, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 15, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Jul 15, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 15, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 20, 2014
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Dec 18, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Oct 29, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Oct 29, 2013
European search opinion
Oct 29, 2013
European search report
Oct 15, 2013
Search started
Aug 30, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 30, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 10, 2013
Letter concerning the priority
Jul 10, 2013
Priority document
Jul 8, 2013
Abstract
Jul 8, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jul 8, 2013
Claims
Jul 8, 2013
Description
Jul 8, 2013
Designation of inventor
Jul 8, 2013
Designation of inventor
Jul 8, 2013
Drawings
Jul 8, 2013
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2684849

BWT

Application Number: EP13175555A
Filing Date: Jul 8, 2013
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 17, 2022
Publication Date: Oct 30, 2019
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