Pump Unit

Patent No. EP2758670 (titled "Pump Unit") was filed by Grundfos Holding on Sep 20, 2012. The application was issued on Oct 31, 2018.

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
HERBERT SAIER	Jul 31, 2019	ROCHE
PROMINENT	Jul 31, 2019	DR LANGFINGER & PARTNER
WILO	Jul 26, 2019	MICHALSKI HUTTERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB
KSB	Jul 12, 2019	LAUFHUTTE

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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Apr 28, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 28, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 28, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 28, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 28, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Apr 22, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Apr 20, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Apr 6, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Jan 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 13, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 13, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 13, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 13, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 13, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 13, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 13, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 13, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 13, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 13, 2022
Means of redress
Jan 13, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 13, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 13, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 13, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 13, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 13, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 13, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 13, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2021
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2021
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 19, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 15
Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 16
Sep 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 24, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2021
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jun 29, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2021
Authorisation
Jun 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Mar 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 18, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 18, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 12, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 052
Mar 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 053
Mar 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 054
Mar 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 055
Mar 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 056
Mar 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 057
Mar 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 058
Mar 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 059
Mar 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 060
Mar 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 11, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 19, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 19, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 19, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 19, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 19, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Dec 19, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Dec 19, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Dec 19, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Dec 19, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Dec 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 10, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 22, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 22, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 22, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 22, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 22, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 9, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 6, 2019
Request for documents
Aug 2, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 030
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 031
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 032
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 033
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 034
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 035
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 036
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 037
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 038
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 039
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 040
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 041
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 042
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 043
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 044
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 045
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 046
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 047
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 048
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 049
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 050
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 051
Jul 31, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 31, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 31, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 31, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jul 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jul 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jul 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jul 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jul 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jul 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jul 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jul 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jul 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Jul 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Jul 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Jul 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Jul 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Jul 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Jul 26, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 26, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 22, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 12, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 12, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 22, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Jan 17, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Nov 12, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 5, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 19, 2018
French translation of claims
Sep 19, 2018
German translation of the claims
Sep 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 17, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 17, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 17, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 17, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 4, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 26, 2017
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jun 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2017
Enquiry as to the processing of the file
Jun 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 2, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 15, 2016
Claims
Apr 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 15, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 23, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 20, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 18, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 19, 2015
Annex to the communication
Oct 19, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 14, 2015
Examination started
Sep 3, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 17, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 17, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Oct 17, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Oct 17, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 9, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 9, 2014
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
May 7, 2014
Notice on debiting of fees
May 1, 2014
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Apr 25, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 25, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 9, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 17, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 31, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
May 23, 2013
Copy of the international search report
May 23, 2013
Published international application - A9
Apr 15, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 4, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Apr 4, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Apr 4, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 28, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Mar 28, 2013
Published international application - A1
Mar 11, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 11, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 11, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 20, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2012
Abstract
Sep 20, 2012
Claims
Sep 20, 2012
Description
Sep 20, 2012
Drawings
Sep 20, 2012
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2758670

GRUNDFOS HOLDING

Application Number: EP12759483A
Filing Date: Sep 20, 2012
Status: Revoked; Apr 29, 2022
Publication Date: Oct 31, 2018
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EP2758670