Wet Running Circulation Pump

Patent No. EP2905472 (titled "Wet Running Circulation Pump") was filed by Grundfos Holding on Aug 17, 2012. The application was issued on Mar 4, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KSB	Dec 4, 2020	LAUFHUTTE
WILO	Dec 4, 2020	MICHALSKI HUTTERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB

Dossier Documents

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Mar 8, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 8, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 8, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 3, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Nov 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 26, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 26, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 26, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2021
Request for revocation of patent
Nov 19, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 032
Nov 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 033
Nov 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 034
Nov 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 035
Nov 18, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 24, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 16, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 16, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 030
Jul 2, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 031
Jul 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jan 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 18, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 18, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 18, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 17, 2020
Request for documents
Dec 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
Dec 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
Dec 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
Dec 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
Dec 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 16, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 6, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2020
English translation of the claims
Jan 22, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 22, 2020
French translation of claims
Jan 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 25, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 25, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 25, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 25, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 22, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Jan 17, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Apr 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Apr 4, 2018
Description
Apr 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 24, 2017
Annex to the communication
Nov 24, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 16, 2017
Examination started
Jul 26, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 29, 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
Aug 3, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 10, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 10, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Feb 10, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2015
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Aug 6, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 22, 2015
Refund of fees
Jul 15, 2015
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jun 29, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 29, 2015
European search opinion
Jun 29, 2015
European search report
Jun 17, 2015
Search started
Apr 15, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 15, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 3, 2015
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Feb 20, 2015
Abstract
Feb 20, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Feb 20, 2015
Claims
Feb 20, 2015
Description
Feb 20, 2015
Designation of inventor
Feb 20, 2015
Drawings
Feb 20, 2015
Request for grant of a European patent
Mar 21, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Oct 9, 2012
Priority document

EP2905472

GRUNDFOS HOLDING

Application Number: EP15155953A
Filing Date: Aug 17, 2012
Status: Revoked; Mar 4, 2022
Publication Date: Mar 4, 2020
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EP2905472