Cleaning Unit, In Particular For Cleaning Clean Rooms

Patent No. EP2832279 (titled "Cleaning Unit, In Particular For Cleaning Clean Rooms") was filed by Hydroflex OHG on Jul 31, 2013. The application was issued on Aug 10, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PFENNIG REINIGUNGSTECHNIK	Jul 14, 2017	VKK PATENTANWALTE PARTG 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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Jul 14, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 8, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2022
English translation of the claims
Jun 30, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 30, 2022
French translation of claims
Jun 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Apr 7, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 3, 2021
Refund of fees
Nov 26, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 26, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 23, 2021
Withdrawal of an opposition
Nov 10, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jul 20, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Nov 26, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 14, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 10, 2020
Reply to appeal
Mar 31, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 26, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 26, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 26, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 26, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 30, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 30, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2020
Notice of appeal
Dec 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 28, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 28, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 28, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 28, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 28, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 28, 2019
Means of redress
Nov 28, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 28, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 28, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 28, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Aug 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Aug 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Aug 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Aug 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 26, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 26, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 26, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 26, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 26, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 26, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 6, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 6, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 6, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 6, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 6, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 6, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Feb 6, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Feb 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 5, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Aug 22, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Jul 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 18, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 18, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 24, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 24, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 18, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 18, 2017
Non-scannable object
Jul 14, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 14, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jul 14, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jul 14, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 11, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Oct 20, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 22, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 6, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 6, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 2, 2016
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Jun 2, 2016
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jun 2, 2016
Observations by third parties
May 3, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2016
English translation of the claims
May 3, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 3, 2016
French translation of claims
May 3, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Apr 28, 2016
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Apr 23, 2016
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Apr 23, 2016
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Apr 23, 2016
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Apr 23, 2016
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Apr 23, 2016
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Apr 23, 2016
Observations by third parties
Apr 23, 2016
Patent document filed by a Third party
Apr 23, 2016
Patent document filed by a Third party
Apr 22, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Apr 21, 2016
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Apr 21, 2016
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Apr 21, 2016
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Apr 21, 2016
Observations by third parties
Apr 21, 2016
Patent document filed by a Third party
Apr 21, 2016
Patent document filed by a Third party
Mar 31, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 31, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 31, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 31, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 31, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 7, 2016
Non-scannable object
Jan 7, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Dec 30, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 27, 2015
Annex to the communication
Aug 27, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 19, 2015
Examination started
Jul 23, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Jul 23, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jul 2, 2015
Non-scannable object
Jul 2, 2015
Non-scannable object
Jul 2, 2015
Non-scannable object
Jul 2, 2015
Non-scannable object
Jul 2, 2015
Observations by third parties
Jul 2, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jul 2, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jul 1, 2015
Observations by third parties
Apr 30, 2015
General enquiry
Apr 29, 2015
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 28, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Apr 13, 2015
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Mar 5, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 5, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 5, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 5, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Mar 5, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Mar 5, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2015
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jan 21, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 8, 2015
Notification of forthcoming publication
Dec 23, 2014
Letter which had not been notified
Dec 3, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 3, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 27, 2014
Designation of inventor
Nov 27, 2014
Letter concerning the inventor
Nov 26, 2014
Designation of inventor
Nov 26, 2014
Letter concerning the inventor
Jul 21, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Jan 3, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jan 3, 2014
European search opinion
Jan 3, 2014
European search report
Dec 18, 2013
Search started
Dec 11, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2013
(Partial) set of drawings filed in response to formal objections
Dec 11, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2013
Matter concerning the application
Aug 26, 2013
Deficiency in designation of inventor
Jul 31, 2013
Abstract
Jul 31, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jul 31, 2013
Claims
Jul 31, 2013
Description
Jul 31, 2013
Drawings
Jul 31, 2013
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2832279

HYDROFLEX OHG

Application Number: EP13178844A
Filing Date: Jul 31, 2013
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 8, 2022
Publication Date: Aug 10, 2022
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