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Method Of Configuring A Centrifugal Pump Unit With Variable Rotational Speed And Associated Configuration Assistant

Patent No. EP3376315 (titled "Method Of Configuring A Centrifugal Pump Unit With Variable Rotational Speed And Associated Configuration Assistant") was filed by Wilo on Mar 12, 2018. The application was issued on Jun 3, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GRUNDFOS HOLDING	Feb 25, 2021	PATENTANWALTE HEMMER LINDFELD FRESE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB

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Feb 15, 2023
Refund of fees
Feb 13, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Feb 13, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Feb 10, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 8, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 8, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Dec 14, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 14, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2022
Notice of appeal
Oct 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
Sep 30, 2022
Advice of delivery
Sep 28, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 28, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 28, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Sep 28, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Sep 28, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 28, 2022
Means of redress
Sep 28, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 28, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 28, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 28, 2022
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Sep 28, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 15, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 14, 2022
Description
Apr 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 8, 2022
Non-scannable object
Apr 8, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Apr 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2022
Refund of fees
Feb 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 15, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 15, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 13, 2021
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Dec 13, 2021
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Dec 13, 2021
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Sep 21, 2021
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
Aug 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Aug 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Aug 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Aug 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Aug 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Aug 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 31, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 25, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 25, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 11, 2021
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2021
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2021
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2021
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2021
Non-scannable object
Mar 11, 2021
Non-scannable object
Mar 11, 2021
Non-scannable object
Mar 11, 2021
Notice of opposition
Mar 11, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Feb 25, 2021
Notice of opposition
Feb 25, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jun 15, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 8, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2020
English translation of the claims
Apr 24, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 24, 2020
French translation of claims
Apr 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 11, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 11, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 11, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 11, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 5, 2020
Examination started
Apr 10, 2019
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Mar 29, 2019
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Mar 18, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 18, 2019
Amendments received before examination
Mar 18, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
Sep 24, 2018
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Aug 22, 2018
Notification of forthcoming publication
Aug 8, 2018
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Aug 8, 2018
European search opinion
Aug 8, 2018
European search report
Aug 8, 2018
Information on Search Strategy
Jul 25, 2018
Search started
May 25, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
May 25, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 26, 2018
Abstract
Mar 26, 2018
Claims
Mar 26, 2018
Description
Mar 26, 2018
Designation of inventor
Mar 26, 2018
Drawings
Mar 26, 2018
Letter concerning the priority
Mar 26, 2018
Priority document
Mar 26, 2018
Request for grant of a European patent
Mar 12, 2018
Abstract
Mar 12, 2018
Claims
Mar 12, 2018
Description
Mar 12, 2018
Designation of inventor
Mar 12, 2018
Drawings
Mar 12, 2018
Request for grant of a European patent

EP3376315

WILO

Application Number: EP18000246A
Filing Date: Mar 12, 2018
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 17, 2023
Publication Date: Jun 3, 2020
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