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Slicing Device Comprising A Stop Means - EP3341168

The patent EP3341168 was granted to GEA Food Solutions Germany on Mar 18, 2020. The application was filed on Aug 16, 2016 under application number EP16757195A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3341168

GEA FOOD SOLUTIONS GERMANY

Application Number: EP16757195A
Filing Date: Aug 16, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Sep 16, 2022
Publication Date: Mar 18, 2020
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
WEBER MASCHINENBAU BREIDENBACH	Dec 2, 2020	MANITZ FINSTERWALD PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB	-

Patent Citations (13) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	CH710403
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE102007063112
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE102012214741
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2013164143
OPPOSITION	CH710403
OPPOSITION	DE102007063112
OPPOSITION	DE102008020248
OPPOSITION	DE102012214741
OPPOSITION	DE19518595
OPPOSITION	EP0931630
OPPOSITION	US5079982
OPPOSITION	US5271304
OPPOSITION	WO2013164143

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 15, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Sep 15, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Sep 12, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Jun 1, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 1, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Jun 1, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Jun 1, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Jun 1, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Jun 1, 2022
Means of redress
OPPO
Jun 1, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jun 1, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jun 1, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Jun 1, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 1, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 1, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 1, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jun 1, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
May 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 27, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
OPPO
Apr 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 26, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 7, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 7, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 9, 2022
Refund of fees
OPPO
Mar 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 25, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 25, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 25, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 24, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
OPPO
Feb 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
OPPO
Feb 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
OPPO
Feb 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 23, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
May 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jan 19, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jan 19, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Dec 8, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Dec 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 2, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Dec 2, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Dec 2, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
OPPO
Dec 2, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Dec 2, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Dec 2, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 30, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Feb 20, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Feb 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Feb 4, 2020
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Feb 4, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Feb 4, 2020
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Feb 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Oct 30, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Oct 30, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Oct 30, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Oct 30, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Oct 30, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Sep 13, 2019
Examination started
Search/Exam
Nov 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Nov 28, 2018
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2018
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Search/Exam
Nov 19, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Jun 6, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Apr 5, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Apr 3, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 3, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2018
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jan 5, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Oct 23, 2017
Annex to International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Oct 23, 2017
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Oct 23, 2017
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Oct 23, 2017
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Oct 23, 2017
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Sep 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Sep 26, 2017
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
PCT2
Sep 26, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Sep 26, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Sep 26, 2017
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
PCT2
Jul 26, 2017
Written opinion
PCT2
Jul 26, 2017
Written opinion - free text sheet
PCT2
Jul 26, 2017
Written opinion - points I-VIII
PCT2
Jul 25, 2017
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Jul 14, 2017
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT) (without attachments)
PCT2
Jun 30, 2017
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Jun 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Jun 26, 2017
PCT demand form
PCT2
Jun 26, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Jun 26, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
PCT2
Jun 26, 2017
Reply to International Search Opinion
PCT2
Mar 23, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Mar 2, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Mar 2, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Mar 2, 2017
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Nov 11, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Nov 11, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Nov 11, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Sep 8, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
PCTRO
Aug 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Aug 16, 2016
Abstract
PCTRO
Aug 16, 2016
Claims
PCTRO
Aug 16, 2016
Description
PCTRO
Aug 16, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
PCTRO
Aug 16, 2016
Drawings
PCTRO
Aug 16, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
PCTRO