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Method For Stopping A Hermetically Encapsulated Refrigerant Compressor, And Control System Therefor

Patent No. EP3256726 (titled "Method For Stopping A Hermetically Encapsulated Refrigerant Compressor, And Control System Therefor") was filed by Nidec Appliance Germany on Feb 9, 2016. The application was issued on Sep 4, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
EMBRACO INDUSTRIA DE COMPRESSORES E SOLUCOES EM REFRIGERACAO LTDA	Jun 4, 2020	GRUNECKER PATENT

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Feb 17, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 17, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Feb 14, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Nov 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 3, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 3, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 3, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 3, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 3, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 3, 2021
Means of redress
Nov 3, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 3, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 3, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 3, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 3, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 13, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 19, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 27, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 27, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 27, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 22, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 22, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 16, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Jun 4, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jun 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jun 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
Nov 25, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 16, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 8, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2019
English translation of the claims
Jul 23, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 23, 2019
French translation of claims
Jul 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 20, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 20, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 20, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 20, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 20, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 3, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Apr 3, 2019
Claims
Apr 3, 2019
Description
Apr 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 14, 2018
Annex to the communication
Dec 14, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 11, 2018
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Dec 11, 2018
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Dec 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2018
Reply to communication to third party
Aug 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 29, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 19, 2018
Annex to a communication
Jun 19, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jun 19, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 13, 2018
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jun 8, 2018
Examination started
May 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2018
Enquiry as to the processing of the file
May 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 21, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jan 31, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2018
Letter concerning the inventor
Dec 7, 2017
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Dec 1, 2017
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 22, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 17, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 17, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 17, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 12, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Aug 14, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jul 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 27, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Jul 27, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Jul 27, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 23, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 12, 2017
International preliminary examination report
Jan 12, 2017
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jan 12, 2017
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jan 12, 2017
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jan 3, 2017
Notification of election of EPO
Dec 19, 2016
Notification of receipt of demand
Dec 6, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2016
PCT demand form
Dec 6, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 6, 2016
Reply to International Search Opinion
Sep 6, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 18, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Aug 18, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Aug 18, 2016
Published international application - A1
Apr 18, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Apr 18, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Apr 18, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 17, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Feb 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2016
Abstract
Feb 9, 2016
Claims
Feb 9, 2016
Description
Feb 9, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Feb 9, 2016
Drawings
Feb 9, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Feb 9, 2016
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3256726

NIDEC APPLIANCE GERMANY

Application Number: EP16703334A
Filing Date: Feb 9, 2016
Status: Revoked; Feb 18, 2022
Publication Date: Sep 4, 2019
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