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Nozzle For A Vacuum Cleaner And Vacuum Cleaner - EP3051993

The patent EP3051993 was granted to Aktiebolaget Electrolux Publ on Jul 17, 2019. The application was filed on Oct 4, 2013 under application number EP13773242A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3051993

AKTIEBOLAGET ELECTROLUX PUBL

Application Number: EP13773242A
Filing Date: Oct 4, 2013
Status: Revoked; Aug 5, 2022
Publication Date: Jul 17, 2019
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
ELKINGTON AND FIFE	Mar 27, 2020	ELKINGTON AND FIFE	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (9) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	US2006096057
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	GB2456418
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2008301899
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US6256833
OPPOSITION	CN101254082
OPPOSITION	CN202619571U
OPPOSITION	US2007240275
OPPOSITION	US2008301899
OPPOSITION	US2010263160

Dossier Documents

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Aug 8, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Aug 8, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
OPPO
Aug 3, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
OPPO
Apr 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 26, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Means of redress
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Mar 29, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 28, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Jan 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Jan 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Jan 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 28, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 28, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 28, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 14, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 15, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 15, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Apr 12, 2021
Document concerning representation
OPPO
Apr 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 26, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 26, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 26, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Mar 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Mar 24, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 24, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 15, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Mar 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 15, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
OPPO
Mar 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 11, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Mar 11, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 11, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 11, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Mar 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Nov 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 30, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Oct 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 16, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 16, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Oct 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 15, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 15, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jun 15, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jun 15, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Apr 1, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jul 29, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jun 21, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jun 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 7, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jun 7, 2019
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jun 7, 2019
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Feb 12, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Feb 12, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Feb 12, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Feb 12, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Feb 12, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Jan 8, 2019
Examination started
Search/Exam
Nov 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 8, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Nov 8, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 8, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Nov 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Oct 10, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Search/Exam
Sep 27, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Jul 13, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
May 18, 2016
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
May 13, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Apr 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 4, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Feb 12, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Apr 9, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Mar 3, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Mar 3, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Oct 4, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Oct 4, 2013
Abstract
PCTRO
Oct 4, 2013
Claims
PCTRO
Oct 4, 2013
Description
PCTRO
Oct 4, 2013
Drawings
PCTRO