Vehicle Washing Installation

Patent No. EP2736777 (titled "Vehicle Washing Installation") was filed by Alfred Krcher on Jul 27, 2011. The application was issued on Dec 30, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
WASHTEC HOLDING	Sep 30, 2016	REITSTOTTER KINZEBACH

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Sep 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Sep 3, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 29, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 19, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 16, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jul 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 15, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 15, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 15, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
May 15, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 15, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 15, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 15, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 15, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 15, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 15, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 17, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2018
Parts of the file excluded from file inspection under Rule 144 d) EPC
Jan 9, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jan 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2017
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Dec 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 20, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 20, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 14, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 4, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 4, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 17, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 30, 2016
Non-scannable object
Sep 30, 2016
Non-scannable object
Sep 30, 2016
Non-scannable object
Sep 30, 2016
Non-scannable object
Sep 30, 2016
Non-scannable object
Sep 30, 2016
Non-scannable object
Sep 30, 2016
Non-scannable object
Sep 30, 2016
Non-scannable object
Sep 30, 2016
Non-scannable object
Sep 30, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 30, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 30, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 3, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 29, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2015
English translation of the claims
Oct 29, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 29, 2015
French translation of claims
Oct 29, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 15, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 15, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 15, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jul 6, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jun 19, 2015
Examination started
May 23, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2014
Letter concerning the inventor
May 8, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 7, 2014
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Apr 30, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2014
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Mar 31, 2014
Letter which had not been notified
Mar 12, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 6, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 4, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 4, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 4, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 4, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 4, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 21, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 21, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 21, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 21, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jan 21, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Jan 21, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 4, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 27, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Feb 27, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 31, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Jan 31, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Jan 31, 2013
Published international application - A1
Jun 19, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 19, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 19, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 27, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2011
Abstract
Jul 27, 2011
Claims
Jul 27, 2011
Description
Jul 27, 2011
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EP2736777

ALFRED KRCHER

Application Number: EP11735888A
Filing Date: Jul 27, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Aug 31, 2018
Publication Date: Dec 30, 2015
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