Optical Grading System For Slicer Apparatus

Patent No. EP1534478 (titled "Optical Grading System For Slicer Apparatus") was filed by Formax on May 20, 2003. The application was issued on Apr 17, 2024.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
TEXTOR MASCHINENBAU	Jun 14, 2019	GRUNECKER PATENT
WEBER MASCHINENBAU BREIDENBACH	Nov 24, 2017	GRUNECKER PATENT

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Mar 21, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 21, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 21, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 19, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2024
French translation of claims
Jan 19, 2024
German translation of the claims
Jan 19, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 9, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 9, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 9, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 3, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 25, 2023
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jul 25, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 25, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 25, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 25, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 25, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 25, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 25, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 25, 2023
Means of redress
Jul 25, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 25, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 25, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 25, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 25, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 16, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 24, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 5, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 5, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 13, 2022
Document concerning representation
Jul 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 25, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 25, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 25, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 25, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 25, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 25, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 25, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 4, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Feb 4, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 4, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 4, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 15, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 15, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 15, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 15, 2021
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Jul 22, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 19, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 13, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jul 12, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jul 12, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jul 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 9, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 4, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 4, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 28, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 25, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 25, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 25, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 25, 2021
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Apr 21, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 21, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 16, 2021
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 16, 2021
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 16, 2021
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 27, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 27, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 22, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 22, 2020
F3303.17 Change of the composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Sep 23, 2020
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Jun 5, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 5, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 1, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jun 1, 2020
Claims
Jun 1, 2020
Claims
Jun 1, 2020
Claims
Jun 1, 2020
Claims
Jun 1, 2020
Claims
Jun 1, 2020
Claims
Jun 1, 2020
Claims
Jun 1, 2020
Claims
Jun 1, 2020
Claims
Jun 1, 2020
Claims
Jun 1, 2020
Claims
Jun 1, 2020
Claims
Jun 1, 2020
Claims
Jun 1, 2020
Claims
Jun 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 1, 2020
Reply to appeal
Jun 1, 2020
Reply to appeal
Jan 16, 2020
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jan 16, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jan 16, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 16, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 16, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 30, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Dec 30, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Dec 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 30, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 30, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 5, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 5, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 5, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2019
Notice of appeal
Sep 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 20, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 20, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 20, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 20, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 20, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Aug 20, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 20, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 20, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 20, 2019
Means of redress
Aug 20, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 20, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 20, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 20, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2019
Communication of notices of intervention
Jun 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 18, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 18, 2019
Intervention of the assumed infringer
Jun 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Intervention of the assumed infringer
Jun 14, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 12, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
May 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 14, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 14, 2019
Non-scannable object
Apr 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 12, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 12, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 12, 2019
Non-scannable object
Apr 12, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 10, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 10, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 10, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 10, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 10, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 10, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 10, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 10, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 4, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 4, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 23, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 23, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 30, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2017
Notice of opposition
Nov 24, 2017
Notice of opposition
Nov 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 2, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 17, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 17, 2017
Information about intention to grant a patent
Jan 17, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 17, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 17, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 16, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Dec 30, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 30, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 30, 2016
Claims
Dec 30, 2016
French translation of claims
Dec 30, 2016
German translation of the claims
Dec 30, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 30, 2016
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Aug 31, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 31, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 31, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 31, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 31, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
May 22, 2015
Claims
May 22, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 18, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 12, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 9, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 28, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 14, 2014
Annex to the communication
Nov 14, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
May 30, 2012
Letter filed during examination procedure after communication from the Examining Division
Mar 9, 2012
Annex to the communication
Mar 9, 2012
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Mar 9, 2012
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Mar 7, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 6, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 26, 2009
Claims
Oct 26, 2009
Description
Oct 26, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 4, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 24, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 23, 2009
Annex to the communication
Apr 23, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 9, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Jun 23, 2008
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Jun 18, 2008
Annex to the communication
Jun 18, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 11, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 11, 2008
Amendments received before examination
May 7, 2008
Maintenance of the application
Mar 11, 2008
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Feb 22, 2008
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 22, 2008
Supplementary European search report
Nov 29, 2007
Submission concerning representation
Jul 11, 2007
General enquiry
Apr 20, 2005
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 2, 2005
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Dec 22, 2004
Matter concerning the application
Dec 22, 2004
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 16, 2004
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 23, 2004
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 5, 2004
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Nov 5, 2004
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Nov 5, 2004
Information on entry into European phase
May 25, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 11, 2004
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 31, 2003
Copy of the international search report
Dec 31, 2003
Published international application - A1

EP1534478

FORMAX

Application Number: EP03731295A
Filing Date: May 20, 2003
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 15, 2024
Publication Date: Apr 17, 2024
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