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The patent EP3012197 was granted to Krones on Aug 16, 2017. The application was originally filed on Oct 13, 2015 under application number EP15189563A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3012197

KRONES

Application Number: EP15189563A
Filing Date: Oct 13, 2015
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 25, 2022
Grant Date: Aug 16, 2017
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GERHARD SCHUBERT	May 15, 2018	WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN PARTMBB	-

Patent Citations (21) New

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Citation Phase	Publication Number	Publication Link
DESCRIPTION	DE10210353
DESCRIPTION	DE3339045
DESCRIPTION	DE4204993
DESCRIPTION	DE4329179
OPPOSITION	DE102011002575
OPPOSITION	DE3729324
OPPOSITION	EP0358540
OPPOSITION	EP0532785
OPPOSITION	EP1410995
OPPOSITION	US4815251
OPPOSITION	US6401434
OPPOSITION	WO2013010697
SEARCH	DE102011002575
SEARCH	EP1410995
SEARCH	EP1544113
SEARCH	US2005028495
SEARCH	US5797249
SEARCH	WO03037723
SEARCH	WO2007031238
SEARCH	WO2010003146
SEARCH	WO2013010697

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Feb 24, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Feb 24, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Feb 21, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Nov 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 10, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Nov 10, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Nov 10, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Nov 10, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Nov 10, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Nov 10, 2021
Means of redress
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Nov 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Nov 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Nov 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Nov 10, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Nov 10, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Nov 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Nov 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 20, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Apr 19, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Apr 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 19, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 11, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 9, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 9, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 9, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Nov 9, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Sep 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 2, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Aug 31, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
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Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
OPPO
Aug 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 6, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Aug 6, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 5, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Aug 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 5, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 13, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 13, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 13, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 13, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 13, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 13, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 31, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Oct 31, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Oct 31, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jun 21, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jun 21, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jun 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 19, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
OPPO
Jun 19, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Jun 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 8, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Jun 8, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Jun 8, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Jun 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 8, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jun 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 7, 2018
Submission concerning representation
OPPO
May 18, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
May 18, 2018
Request for documents
OPPO
May 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 15, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
May 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
May 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
May 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
May 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
May 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
May 15, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
May 15, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Aug 17, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Jul 20, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
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Jul 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 5, 2017
English translation of the claims
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Jul 5, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Jul 5, 2017
French translation of claims
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Mar 24, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Mar 24, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Mar 24, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Mar 24, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Mar 24, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Mar 1, 2017
Examination started
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Nov 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 9, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Nov 9, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Nov 9, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Nov 9, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Nov 9, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Nov 9, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Nov 9, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Nov 9, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Nov 9, 2016
Amendments received before examination
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Nov 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 20, 2016
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
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May 17, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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May 17, 2016
European search opinion
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May 17, 2016
European search report
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May 17, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
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Mar 31, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 31, 2016
Letter concerning search matters
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Mar 31, 2016
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Feb 9, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Feb 9, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
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Feb 9, 2016
Partial European search report
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Jan 28, 2016
Search started
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Dec 4, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Dec 4, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Dec 4, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Oct 15, 2015
Letter concerning the priority
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Oct 15, 2015
Priority document
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Oct 13, 2015
Abstract
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Oct 13, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
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Oct 13, 2015
Claims
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Oct 13, 2015
Description
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Oct 13, 2015
Designation of inventor
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Oct 13, 2015
Drawings
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Oct 13, 2015
Priority search results
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Oct 13, 2015
Request for grant of a European patent
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