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Improved Rinsing Module With Final Rinsing Using Demineralised Water, Relative Improved Rinsing Method And Tunnel Dishwasher Machine Provided With Such Improved Rinsing Module

Patent No. EP2772178 (titled "Improved Rinsing Module With Final Rinsing Using Demineralised Water, Relative Improved Rinsing Method And Tunnel Dishwasher Machine Provided With Such Improved Rinsing Module") was filed by Ali Group S.r.l. on Feb 27, 2014. The application was issued on Sep 21, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HOBART	Jun 21, 2017	TRINKS

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Mar 29, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Mar 29, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 26, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 13, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 13, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 13, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 13, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 13, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 13, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 13, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 13, 2018
Means of redress
Dec 13, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 13, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 13, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 13, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 7, 2018
Claims
Sep 7, 2018
Claims
Sep 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 6, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2018
Request for assignment
Jul 24, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 24, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 24, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 24, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 5, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 5, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 26, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 26, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 26, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 21, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 21, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jun 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 25, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 8, 2016
French translation of claims
Aug 8, 2016
German translation of the claims
Aug 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 26, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 26, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 26, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 26, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 26, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 18, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 17, 2016
Examination started
Mar 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 2, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 2, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Mar 2, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2014
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Aug 6, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jul 16, 2014
Refund of fees
Jun 25, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 25, 2014
European search opinion
Jun 25, 2014
European search report
Jun 10, 2014
Search started
May 30, 2014
Letter concerning the priority
May 30, 2014
Priority document
May 2, 2014
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Apr 30, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2014
Abstract
Apr 30, 2014
Claims
Apr 30, 2014
Description
Apr 30, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 24, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 27, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Feb 27, 2014
Designation of inventor
Feb 27, 2014
Designation of inventor
Feb 27, 2014
Drawings
Feb 27, 2014
Request for grant of a European patent
Feb 27, 2014
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language
Feb 27, 2014
Submission concerning representation

EP2772178

ALI GROUP S.R.L.

Application Number: EP14157064A
Filing Date: Feb 27, 2014
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 29, 2019
Publication Date: Sep 21, 2016
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