Packaging Machine And Method For The Operation Of A Packaging Machine

Patent No. EP1433708 (titled "Packaging Machine And Method For The Operation Of A Packaging Machine") was filed by Rovema on Dec 19, 2003. The application was issued on Jun 26, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GEA FOOD SOLUTIONS WEERT	Nov 24, 2016	KUTZENBERGER WOLFF & PARTNER

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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May 31, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 31, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 24, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2019
Amended description with annotations
May 17, 2019
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
May 17, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2019
Amended description with annotations
May 2, 2019
Clean copy of claims in the opposition procedure
May 2, 2019
Description
May 2, 2019
English translation of the claims
May 2, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 2, 2019
French translation of claims
May 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 4, 2019
Communication of bibliographic data
Feb 4, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 4, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Jan 28, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 17, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 29, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Nov 19, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Oct 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 8, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 8, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 8, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 8, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 8, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 8, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 8, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 8, 2018
Means of redress
Oct 8, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 8, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 8, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 8, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Oct 8, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 20, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 4, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 29, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 29, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 29, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 25, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 25, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 25, 2018
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
May 23, 2018
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Apr 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 17, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 17, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 19, 2018
Claims
Mar 19, 2018
Claims
Mar 19, 2018
Claims
Mar 19, 2018
Claims
Mar 19, 2018
Claims
Mar 19, 2018
Claims
Mar 19, 2018
Claims
Mar 19, 2018
Claims
Mar 19, 2018
Claims
Mar 19, 2018
Claims
Mar 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 27, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 27, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 2, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 2, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 2, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 2, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 2, 2017
Decision on the taking of evidence
Nov 2, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 2, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 2, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 2, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 2, 2017
Summons to give evidence
Oct 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 16, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 16, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 16, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 16, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 16, 2017
Decision on the taking of evidence
Oct 16, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
Summons to give evidence
Jul 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 12, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 12, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 30, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 24, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Notice of opposition
Nov 24, 2016
Notice of opposition
Feb 24, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 28, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 19, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 17, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 28, 2015
English translation of the claims
Nov 28, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 28, 2015
French translation of claims
Nov 25, 2015
English translation of the claims
Nov 25, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 25, 2015
French translation of claims
Nov 25, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 25, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 3, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 3, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 3, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 3, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jan 16, 2015
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jan 13, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Dec 18, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 16, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 10, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Feb 8, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Feb 5, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Sep 9, 2011
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 6, 2011
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 24, 2011
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
May 24, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 19, 2011
General authorisation
Apr 19, 2011
Letter to the Legal Division
Apr 19, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 23, 2011
Invitation to file an authorisation
Feb 12, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 1, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 4, 2010
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 16, 2010
Brief communication
Apr 16, 2010
Communication from the Legal Division
Apr 7, 2010
Annex
Apr 7, 2010
Letter to the Legal Division
Mar 8, 2010
Brief communication to third party
Feb 23, 2010
Annex
Feb 23, 2010
Annex
Feb 23, 2010
Letter to the Legal Division
Oct 15, 2009
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 9, 2009
Claims
Oct 9, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 8, 2009
Claims
Oct 8, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 11, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 30, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 1, 2009
Annex to the communication
Apr 1, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 10, 2008
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 3, 2008
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Nov 11, 2008
General enquiry
Sep 11, 2008
General enquiry
Oct 25, 2007
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 26, 2006
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 22, 2005
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jul 5, 2005
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 5, 2005
European search report
May 19, 2004
Notification of forthcoming publication
Apr 26, 2004
Modified abstract
Mar 8, 2004
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 8, 2004
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 8, 2004
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 8, 2004
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 8, 2004
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 23, 2004
Abstract
Jan 23, 2004
Matter concerning the application
Jan 15, 2004
Letter concerning the priority
Jan 15, 2004
Priority document
Jan 13, 2004
Authorisation
Jan 13, 2004
Matter concerning the application
Dec 22, 2003
Claims
Dec 22, 2003
Description
Dec 22, 2003
Designation of inventor
Dec 22, 2003
Drawings
Dec 22, 2003
Request for grant of a European patent
Dec 19, 2003
Designation of inventor
Dec 19, 2003
Request for grant of a European patent
Dec 19, 2003
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language

EP1433708

ROVEMA

Application Number: EP03029378A
Filing Date: Dec 19, 2003
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 24, 2019
Publication Date: Jun 26, 2019
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