Sensor-Controlled Reduced Cleaning Agent Consumption In Car Washes

Patent No. EP3408147 (titled "Sensor-Controlled Reduced Cleaning Agent Consumption In Car Washes") was filed by Washtec Holding on Jan 25, 2017. The application was issued on Jan 22, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
OTTO CHRIST	Oct 22, 2020	ERNICKE PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTMBB

Dossier Documents

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Sep 25, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 25, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Sep 20, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jun 14, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jun 12, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jun 9, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 9, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Jun 9, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Jun 9, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 9, 2023
Means of redress
Jun 9, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 9, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 9, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 9, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 6, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 3, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 12, 2022
Advice of delivery
Sep 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
Sep 7, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 7, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 26, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 26, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 26, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 26, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 26, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 26, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 10, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jun 7, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jun 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 21, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Apr 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Apr 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Apr 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Apr 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Apr 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 16, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 16, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 19, 2021
Communication of amended entries
May 10, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 5, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Feb 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Feb 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Feb 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Feb 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Feb 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Feb 24, 2021
Description
Feb 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 24, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2020
Authorisation
Dec 11, 2020
Submission concerning representation
Nov 5, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 5, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 28, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Oct 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Oct 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Oct 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Oct 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Oct 22, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Oct 22, 2020
Notice of opposition
Oct 22, 2020
Notice of opposition
May 20, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 15, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 3, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 23, 2020
Payment submission rejected
Jan 15, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 8, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 26, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Dec 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2019
English translation of the claims
Dec 11, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 11, 2019
French translation of claims
Sep 13, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 13, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 13, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 13, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 13, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 27, 2019
Examination started
May 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2019
Priority search results
May 8, 2019
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Apr 25, 2019
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Mar 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 4, 2019
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Nov 7, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 4, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Aug 31, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 31, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 22, 2018
Refund order of filing/examination fee
Aug 13, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jul 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2018
Annex
Jul 25, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 8, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 12, 2018
International preliminary examination report
Apr 12, 2018
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Apr 12, 2018
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Apr 12, 2018
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Mar 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2018
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Mar 14, 2018
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Jan 16, 2018
Written opinion
Jan 16, 2018
Written opinion - free text sheet
Jan 16, 2018
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Jan 3, 2018
Notification of election of EPO
Dec 6, 2017
Invitation to correct defects in demand
Dec 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2017
PCT demand form
Dec 5, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 5, 2017
Reply to International Search Opinion
Nov 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2017
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Nov 27, 2017
Reply to International Search Opinion
Aug 23, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 3, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Aug 3, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Aug 3, 2017
Published international application - A1
Apr 11, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Apr 11, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Apr 11, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 6, 2017
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Feb 1, 2017
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Jan 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2017
Abstract
Jan 25, 2017
Claims
Jan 25, 2017
Description
Jan 25, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
Jan 25, 2017
Drawings
Jan 25, 2017
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3408147

WASHTEC HOLDING

Application Number: EP17701329A
Filing Date: Jan 25, 2017
Status: Revoked; Sep 22, 2023
Publication Date: Jan 22, 2020
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