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Method For Producing Spare Parts For Packaging Machines - EP3304404

The patent EP3304404 was granted to Focke on Jul 15, 2020. The application was originally filed on May 10, 2016 under application number EP16722789A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3304404

FOCKE

Application Number: EP16722789A
Filing Date: May 10, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 3, 2023
Publication Date: Jul 15, 2020
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Patent Citations (19) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP2701090
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2014223583
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2015052025
OPPOSITION	CN103273745
OPPOSITION	CN104589648
OPPOSITION	DE102007007845
OPPOSITION	EP0548777
OPPOSITION	EP2701090
OPPOSITION	US2014067609
OPPOSITION	US2014223583
OPPOSITION	US2014271964
OPPOSITION	US2015052025
OPPOSITION	US2015064299
OPPOSITION	US2015134955
OPPOSITION	US6550220
OPPOSITION	US6629397
OPPOSITION	WO2012146943
OPPOSITION	WO2014022134
OPPOSITION	WO2015026847

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Dossier Documents

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Feb 7, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Feb 7, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Feb 2, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Nov 22, 2022
Annex
OPPO
Nov 22, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
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Oct 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Oct 21, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Oct 21, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Oct 21, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
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Oct 21, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
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Oct 21, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Oct 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 21, 2022
Means of redress
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Oct 21, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Oct 21, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Oct 21, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Oct 21, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Oct 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Oct 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jul 12, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Jul 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 1, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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May 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 12, 2022
Amended description with annotations
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May 12, 2022
Amended description with annotations
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May 12, 2022
Amended description with annotations
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May 12, 2022
Amended description with annotations
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May 12, 2022
Amended description with annotations
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May 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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May 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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May 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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May 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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May 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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May 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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May 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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May 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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May 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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May 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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May 12, 2022
Description
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May 12, 2022
Description
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May 12, 2022
Description
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May 12, 2022
Description
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May 12, 2022
Description
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May 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 12, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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May 12, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 22, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Apr 22, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Oct 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 14, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Oct 14, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 14, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 14, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 14, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Oct 14, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Sep 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 2, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jun 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Jun 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Jun 15, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Jun 15, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Apr 30, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Apr 30, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Apr 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 20, 2021
Request for documents
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Apr 16, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Apr 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Apr 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Apr 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Apr 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Apr 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Apr 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Apr 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Apr 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Apr 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Apr 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Apr 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Apr 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Apr 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Apr 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Apr 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Apr 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Apr 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 13, 2021
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 13, 2021
Notice of opposition
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Apr 13, 2021
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 13, 2021
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jul 27, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jun 18, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jun 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 5, 2020
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jun 5, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Jun 5, 2020
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jun 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 2, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Mar 2, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Mar 2, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Mar 2, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Mar 2, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Jul 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 17, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Jul 17, 2019
Description
Search/Exam
Jul 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jul 17, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Mar 21, 2019
Annex to the communication
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Mar 21, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Mar 14, 2019
Examination started
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Jul 11, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Jul 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 11, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Jul 11, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Jul 11, 2018
Amendments received before examination
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Mar 14, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Jan 8, 2018
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Jan 5, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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Jan 5, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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Jan 5, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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Dec 12, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Oct 6, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
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Sep 25, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
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Sep 25, 2017
Priority search results
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Sep 25, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
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Sep 21, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
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Sep 21, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
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Sep 21, 2017
Priority search results
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Sep 21, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
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May 18, 2017
Republication of front page of international application with corrected bibliographic data
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Apr 11, 2017
Communication in cases for which no other form is applicable
PCTRO
Apr 11, 2017
Communication in cases for which no other form is applicable
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Jan 31, 2017
Matter concerning the application
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Dec 20, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
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Dec 19, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Dec 1, 2016
Copy of the international search report
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Dec 1, 2016
Copy of the international search report
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Dec 1, 2016
Published international application - A1
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Dec 1, 2016
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Jul 25, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Jul 25, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Jul 25, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
May 25, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
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May 24, 2016
Incoming fax related to PCT RO
PCTRO
May 20, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
PCTRO
May 11, 2016
Abstract
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May 11, 2016
Claims
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May 11, 2016
Confirmation copy of request for grant of an international application
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May 11, 2016
Description
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May 11, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
PCTRO
May 11, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
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May 11, 2016
Drawings
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May 10, 2016
FAX Request for grant of an international application
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May 10, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
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