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Weighing Device And Method For Operating The Same - EP2153184

The patent EP2153184 was granted to Bizerba on Oct 27, 2021. The application was filed on Jul 16, 2008 under application number EP08774001A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2153184

BIZERBA

Application Number: EP08774001A
Filing Date: Jul 16, 2008
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 24, 2021
Publication Date: Oct 27, 2021
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
METTLER TOLEDO ALBSTADT	Dec 7, 2018	LEINWEBER & ZIMMERMANN	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (18) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	WO0212840
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE19820636
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE2000086
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE4408549
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0911618
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO0212840
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO0218887
OPPOSITION	DE10042966
OPPOSITION	DE19820635
OPPOSITION	DE2000086
OPPOSITION	DE4408549
OPPOSITION	EP0911618
OPPOSITION	EP1324288
OPPOSITION	US2004267621
OPPOSITION	US4792018
OPPOSITION	US6820082
OPPOSITION	WO0212840
OPPOSITION	WO0218887

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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Sep 30, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Sep 30, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Sep 23, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Sep 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 6, 2021
English translation of the claims
OPPO
Sep 6, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
OPPO
Sep 6, 2021
French translation of claims
OPPO
Sep 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 17, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
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Aug 17, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Aug 17, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
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Aug 9, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Apr 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Apr 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Apr 15, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Apr 15, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Apr 15, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Apr 15, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Apr 15, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Apr 15, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Apr 15, 2021
Means of redress
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Apr 15, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Apr 15, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Apr 15, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Apr 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Apr 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Apr 8, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Apr 8, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Mar 10, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Jan 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
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Jan 11, 2021
Description
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Jan 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 8, 2021
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 8, 2021
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 8, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Jan 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 18, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 18, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 28, 2020
Communication of amended entries
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Oct 19, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
OPPO
Jul 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jul 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jul 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 3, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jul 3, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Jul 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 14, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Aug 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 12, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Jun 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 27, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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May 27, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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May 27, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
May 27, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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May 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 23, 2019
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
May 9, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
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Feb 18, 2019
Submission concerning representation
OPPO
Jan 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 15, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jan 15, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jan 7, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jan 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 18, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Dec 18, 2018
Request for documents
OPPO
Dec 12, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Dec 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 7, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Dec 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 19, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Feb 8, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jan 23, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Sep 15, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
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Sep 7, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
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Aug 18, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Aug 18, 2017
Amended description with annotations
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Aug 18, 2017
Claims
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Aug 18, 2017
Description
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Aug 18, 2017
English translation of the claims
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Aug 18, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Aug 18, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
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Aug 18, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
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Apr 11, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Apr 11, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Apr 11, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Mar 30, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Mar 30, 2017
Submission concerning representation
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Nov 25, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Nov 15, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
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Jan 5, 2011
Claims
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Jan 5, 2011
Claims
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Jan 5, 2011
Description
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Jan 5, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Nov 15, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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Nov 3, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Jun 25, 2010
Annex to the communication
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Jun 25, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
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Feb 2, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Jan 20, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Jan 14, 2010
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Search/Exam
Dec 16, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Nov 27, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2009
International publication of the international search report
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Feb 10, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Jan 22, 2009
Published international application - A2
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Jan 14, 2009
Abstract
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Jan 13, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Jan 13, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Jan 13, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Jul 16, 2008
Abstract
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Jul 16, 2008
Claims
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Jul 16, 2008
Description
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Jul 16, 2008
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