Battery Powered Cordless Cleaning System

Patent No. EP3132730 (titled "Battery Powered Cordless Cleaning System") was filed by Royal Appliance MFG on Oct 16, 2009. The application was issued on Oct 16, 2019.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ALFRED KARCHER	Jul 16, 2020	DTS PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTMBB
ELKINGTON AND FIFE	Jul 15, 2020	ELKINGTON AND FIFE

Dossier Documents

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Apr 17, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 17, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 17, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Apr 12, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Feb 2, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2023
Communication of amended entries
Jan 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 2, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 2, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 2, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 2, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 2, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 2, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 2, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 2, 2023
Means of redress
Jan 2, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 2, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 2, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 7, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Oct 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Aug 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 15
Aug 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Jan 31, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Jan 18, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 18, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 7, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 7, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 9, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 7, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 22, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Nov 22, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Dec 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Dec 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 28, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 28, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 28, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 24, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 24, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
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Citation in opposition procedure - 020
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Citation in opposition procedure - 021
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Citation in opposition procedure - 022
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Citation in opposition procedure - 023
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Citation in opposition procedure - 024
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Citation in opposition procedure - 025
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Citation in opposition procedure - 026
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Citation in opposition procedure - 027
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Citation in opposition procedure - 028
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Citation in opposition procedure - 029
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 030
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 031
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 032
Jul 16, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 16, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jul 16, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jul 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jul 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jul 15, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jul 15, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jul 15, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jul 15, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 19, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 4, 2019
French translation of claims
Sep 4, 2019
German translation of the claims
Apr 24, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 24, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 24, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 24, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 24, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 19, 2019
Examination started
Sep 28, 2018
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Sep 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2018
Enquiry as to the processing of the file
Sep 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 15, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 15, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 15, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Aug 15, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Aug 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2017
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jul 20, 2017
Letter which had not been notified
Jun 20, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 20, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 20, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2017
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 27, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jan 25, 2017
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jan 20, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jan 20, 2017
European search opinion
Jan 20, 2017
European search report
Jan 20, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Nov 8, 2016
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Nov 8, 2016
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Nov 8, 2016
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Nov 8, 2016
Search started
Oct 13, 2016
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 11, 2016
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 7, 2016
Letter which had not been notified
Sep 19, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 19, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 19, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 19, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 19, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 19, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 19, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 19, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2016
Designation of inventor
Jul 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
Jul 27, 2016
Abstract
Jul 27, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jul 27, 2016
Claims
Jul 27, 2016
Description
Jul 27, 2016
Drawings
Jul 27, 2016
Request for grant of a European patent
May 12, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 12, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 12, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 12, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 12, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 12, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 12, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP3132730

ROYAL APPLIANCE MFG

Application Number: EP16181499A
Filing Date: Oct 16, 2009
Status: Revoked; Apr 14, 2023
Publication Date: Oct 16, 2019
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