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Beverage Dispense System And Method - EP2808678

The patent EP2808678 was granted to Heineken UK on Jun 4, 2025. The application was originally filed on Feb 17, 2014 under application number EP14155354A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2808678

HEINEKEN UK
Application Number
EP14155354A
Filing Date
Feb 17, 2014
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
May 2, 2025
Grant Date
Jun 4, 2025
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DFX TECHNOLOGYDec 13, 2019MARKS & CLERKADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (14) New

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OPPOSITIONJP3847529B
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Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (8) New

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OPPOSITION- Article from “the Guardian” confirming use of SmartDispense system 2012.-
OPPOSITION- “Brewing Green 2013” published by the British Beer & Pub Association-
OPPOSITION- CAD drawing of the optical sensor included in the torpedo connector-
OPPOSITION- CAD drawing of the torpedo connecto-
OPPOSITION- Propel Newsletter of 14.03.2016, from www.proDelinfonews.com-
OPPOSITION- Radzievich, Nicole “A cool idea for drinkers..”, published on 09.08.2011-
OPPOSITION- Rebecca Davies, "A cool idea for drinkers; SteelStacks in Bethlehem raises the bar on serving cold beer at Musikfest", The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania, (20110809), pages 1 - 3, XP055662218-
OPPOSITION- Schematic drawing of the Friio-8/SmartDispense system-

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