Valve And Diaphragm For A Valve

Patent No. EP2850351 (titled "Valve And Diaphragm For A Valve") was filed by GEA Tuchenhagen on May 3, 2013. The application was issued on Jul 27, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PENTAIR SUDMO	Apr 27, 2017	WITTE

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.

Date
Description

Mar 1, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Mar 1, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 26, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 15, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 15, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 15, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 15, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 15, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 15, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 15, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 15, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 15, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 15, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 8, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 23, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Apr 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 2, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 2, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 30, 2017
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 16, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 10, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 6, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 6, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 10, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 27, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 30, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 15, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 15, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2016
English translation of the claims
Jun 7, 2016
French translation of claims
Jun 7, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 12, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 18, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 18, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 18, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 18, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 18, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 14, 2016
Examination started
Sep 15, 2015
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Sep 8, 2015
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jul 13, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 25, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 21, 2015
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 19, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 19, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 10, 2014
Refund order of filing/examination fee
Nov 25, 2014
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Nov 25, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Nov 24, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 24, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 24, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Nov 24, 2014
Comments on Written Opinion of ISA
Nov 24, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Nov 24, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 24, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 21, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 21, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 21, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Nov 21, 2014
Comments on Written Opinion of ISA
Nov 21, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Nov 21, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 21, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 21, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 26, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 11, 2014
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jun 11, 2014
International preliminary examination report
Jun 11, 2014
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jun 11, 2014
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jun 11, 2014
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jun 11, 2014
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
May 22, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
May 22, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
May 22, 2014
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Apr 14, 2014
Notification of election of EPO
Apr 10, 2014
Written opinion
Apr 10, 2014
Written opinion - free text sheet
Apr 10, 2014
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Apr 7, 2014
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Apr 7, 2014
Claims filed under Art.19 PCT
Apr 7, 2014
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Mar 25, 2014
Notification of receipt of demand
Mar 8, 2014
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Mar 8, 2014
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Mar 8, 2014
PCT demand form
Mar 8, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 8, 2014
Reply to International Search Opinion
Dec 13, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 21, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Nov 21, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Nov 21, 2013
Published international application - A1
Aug 13, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 13, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 13, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 3, 2013
Abstract
May 3, 2013
Annex
May 3, 2013
Claims
May 3, 2013
Description
May 3, 2013
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EP2850351

GEA TUCHENHAGEN

Application Number: EP13725567A
Filing Date: May 3, 2013
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 1, 2019
Publication Date: Jul 27, 2016
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