Method For Producing A Filter Material Containing Iron For The Treatment Of Water

Patent No. EP3294446 (titled "Method For Producing A Filter Material Containing Iron For The Treatment Of Water") was filed by Gruppo Zilio on May 5, 2016. The application was issued on Feb 27, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GEH WASSERCHEMIE	Nov 22, 2019	GRAMM

Dossier Documents

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Sep 24, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Sep 24, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 21, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 10, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 10, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 10, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 10, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 10, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 10, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 10, 2021
Means of redress
Jun 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 10, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 22, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Mar 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Feb 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 18, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 18, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 18, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 18, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 26, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2020
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Jun 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 19, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jun 19, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jun 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jun 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jun 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jun 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jun 19, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jun 19, 2020
General authorisation
Jun 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 19, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2020
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Mar 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
Dec 11, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 11, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 27, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Nov 22, 2019
Notice of opposition
Nov 22, 2019
Notice of opposition
Nov 22, 2019
Published international application - A1
Oct 2, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Mar 11, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 31, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 10, 2019
French translation of claims
Jan 10, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jan 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 2, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 19, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Nov 5, 2018
Indication of deficiencies in a request for entry of a change in personal particulars and invitation to correct them
Oct 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Sep 17, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 17, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 17, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 17, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 17, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 23, 2018
Examination started
Jun 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 22, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Jun 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 21, 2018
Matter concerning the application
Feb 21, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 20, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 18, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 13, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Nov 27, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 6, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 22, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 6, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 17, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Nov 17, 2016
Published international application - A1
Aug 8, 2016
ISR: cited documents
Aug 4, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 4, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 4, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jun 24, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Jun 2, 2016
Abstract
Jun 2, 2016
Claims
Jun 2, 2016
Description
Jun 2, 2016
Drawings
Jun 2, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Jun 2, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Jun 2, 2016
Translated claims for ISA/EP
Jun 2, 2016
Translated description for ISA/EP
Jun 2, 2016
Translation of the abstract for ISA/EP

EP3294446

GRUPPO ZILIO

Application Number: EP16728381A
Filing Date: May 5, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Sep 24, 2021
Publication Date: Feb 27, 2019
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