Sludge Separator

Patent No. EP3222357 (titled "Sludge Separator") was filed by IMI Hydronic Engineering on Mar 22, 2016. The application was issued on Feb 23, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HYDRONIC PATENTS	Sep 4, 2019	DE GIORGI

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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Jan 27, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 27, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 21, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2022
English translation of the claims
Jan 18, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 18, 2022
French translation of claims
Jan 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 20, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 20, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 20, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
Means of redress
Jul 20, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 20, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 20, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 7, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 7, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 19, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 19, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 17, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 16, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Dec 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 29, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 29, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 29, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Mar 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Mar 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Mar 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Mar 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Mar 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Mar 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Dec 20, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Dec 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 10, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 19, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 10, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 10, 2019
Request for documents
Sep 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2019
Citation for the examination procedure
Sep 5, 2019
Citation for the examination procedure
Sep 5, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 5, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Sep 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 17, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 8, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2018
English translation of the claims
Oct 22, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 22, 2018
French translation of claims
Oct 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 21, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 21, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 21, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 21, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 21, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 31, 2018
Examination started
Apr 13, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Mar 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2018
Matter concerning the application
Feb 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 2, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Aug 30, 2017
Notification of forthcoming publication
Sep 28, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 28, 2016
European search opinion
Sep 28, 2016
European search report
Sep 28, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Sep 15, 2016
Search started
Jun 20, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 24, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 24, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 24, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 13, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
May 13, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
May 13, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
May 13, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 22, 2016
Abstract
Mar 22, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Mar 22, 2016
Claims
Mar 22, 2016
Description
Mar 22, 2016
Designation of inventor
Mar 22, 2016
Drawings
Mar 22, 2016
Request for grant of a European patent

EP3222357

IMI HYDRONIC ENGINEERING

Application Number: EP16161546A
Filing Date: Mar 22, 2016
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 21, 2022
Publication Date: Feb 23, 2022
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