Integrated Heater For A Beverage Preparation Device

Patent No. EP2218374 (titled "Integrated Heater For A Beverage Preparation Device") was filed by Nestec on Sep 30, 2008. The application was issued on Dec 27, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ALBRIGHT	Sep 27, 2018	GAMES

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Dec 4, 2020
Request for change of client data cannot be registered anymore
Jul 10, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jul 10, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 7, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 11, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 11, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 11, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 11, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 11, 2020
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 11, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 11, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 11, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 11, 2020
Means of redress
Mar 11, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 11, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 11, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 11, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 2, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 2, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Dec 11, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Nov 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2019
Claims
Nov 14, 2019
Claims
Nov 14, 2019
Claims
Nov 14, 2019
Claims
Nov 14, 2019
Claims
Nov 14, 2019
Claims
Nov 14, 2019
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Nov 14, 2019
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Nov 14, 2019
Claims
Nov 14, 2019
Claims
Nov 14, 2019
Claims
Nov 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 14, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 1, 2019
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jul 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 25, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 25, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 12, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 11, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 7, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 3, 2019
Submission concerning representation
May 31, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Feb 28, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Feb 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 16, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 16, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 5, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2018
Notice of opposition
Sep 27, 2018
Notice of opposition
Sep 27, 2018
Notice of opposition
Sep 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 30, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 13, 2017
French translation of claims
Nov 13, 2017
German translation of the claims
Nov 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 10, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 10, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 10, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 10, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 29, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Sep 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2017
Claims
Sep 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Sep 26, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 12, 2017
Description
Sep 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Sep 12, 2017
Translation of the claims
Sep 12, 2017
Translation of the claims
Jun 22, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 22, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 22, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 22, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 22, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 1, 2017
Examination started
Jan 11, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Jan 2, 2017
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Aug 12, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 8, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 20, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 20, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 20, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Nov 20, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2015
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Apr 30, 2015
Refund of fees
Apr 22, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Apr 22, 2015
European search opinion
Apr 22, 2015
European search report
Apr 14, 2015
Search started
Oct 16, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 8, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 30, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 10, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 4, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 19, 2011
Refund of fees
Jul 21, 2010
Notification of forthcoming publication
May 4, 2010
Abstract
May 4, 2010
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
May 4, 2010
Claims
May 4, 2010
Description
May 4, 2010
Designation of inventor
May 4, 2010
Designation of inventor
May 4, 2010
Designation of inventor
May 4, 2010
Designation of inventor
May 4, 2010
Designation of inventor
May 4, 2010
Designation of inventor
May 4, 2010
Designation of inventor
May 4, 2010
Designation of inventor
May 4, 2010
Drawings
May 4, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent
Apr 28, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 28, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2218374

NESTEC

Application Number: EP10161827A
Filing Date: Sep 30, 2008
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jul 10, 2020
Publication Date: Dec 27, 2017
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