Dust Container For A Vacuum Cleaner

Patent No. EP3454711 (titled "Dust Container For A Vacuum Cleaner") was filed by Aktiebolaget Electrolux on May 9, 2016. The application was issued on May 6, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
WOLF PVG	Jan 22, 2021	DANTZ

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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Oct 27, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Oct 27, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 24, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 15, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 12, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 12, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 12, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 12, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 12, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2022
Means of redress
Jul 12, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 12, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 12, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 12, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 12, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 9, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Mar 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 8, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jun 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jun 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 12, 2021
Document concerning representation
Feb 23, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 23, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 27, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jan 22, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 22, 2021
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jan 22, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jan 22, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jan 22, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 18, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 9, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 27, 2020
French translation of claims
Mar 27, 2020
German translation of the claims
Dec 12, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 12, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 12, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 12, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 12, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 13, 2019
Examination started
Feb 20, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 19, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 19, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2019
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 5, 2019
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Feb 5, 2019
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jan 25, 2019
Letter which had not been notified
Jan 23, 2019
Letter which had not been notified
Dec 20, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 18, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 18, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 28, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 21, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 16, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Nov 16, 2017
Published international application - A1
Jan 5, 2017
ISR: cited documents
Jan 4, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 4, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 4, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 19, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
May 12, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
May 10, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
May 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2016
Abstract
May 9, 2016
Claims
May 9, 2016
Description
May 9, 2016
Drawings
May 9, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
May 9, 2016
Payment of fees and costs

EP3454711

AKTIEBOLAGET ELECTROLUX

Application Number: EP16720871A
Filing Date: May 9, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Oct 28, 2022
Publication Date: May 6, 2020
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