Beverage Maker Interface

Patent No. EP1551238 (titled "Beverage Maker Interface") was filed by Bunn O Matic on Oct 14, 2003. The application was issued on Sep 10, 2014.

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
GONZÁLEZ POSADA, LUIS	Jun 10, 2015	CARPINTERO LOPEZ
NESTEC	Jun 10, 2015	RUPP

Dossier Documents

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Mar 28, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 28, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 28, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 23, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Feb 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 27, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 8, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 8, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 8, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 8, 2016
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 8, 2016
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 8, 2016
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 8, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2016
Communication concerning statement of surrender/lapse of patent
Jan 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Dec 31, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 31, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 31, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Sep 3, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 3, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 3, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 1, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 26, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 26, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jun 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jun 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jun 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jun 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 14, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 25, 2014
Decision to allow further processing
Jul 8, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 8, 2014
French translation of claims
Jul 8, 2014
German translation of the claims
Jul 8, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 26, 2014
Application deemed to be withdrawn ( translations of claims/payment missing)
Jan 8, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 8, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 8, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 8, 2014
Text intended for grant
Oct 17, 2013
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Oct 15, 2013
Decision to allow further processing
Oct 10, 2013
Observations by third parties
Oct 2, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2013
Claims
Oct 2, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 2, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 23, 2013
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Apr 10, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 4, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 5, 2012
Annex to the communication
Dec 5, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 27, 2012
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Nov 26, 2012
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Nov 22, 2012
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Nov 21, 2012
Observations by third parties
Oct 25, 2012
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 25, 2012
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 25, 2012
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 25, 2012
Text intended for grant
Mar 1, 2012
Decision to allow further processing
Feb 15, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 15, 2012
Claims
Feb 15, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 5, 2011
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Sep 10, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Jun 17, 2011
Annex to the communication
Jun 17, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 22, 2010
Decision to allow further processing
Feb 22, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2010
Claims
Feb 22, 2010
Claims
Feb 22, 2010
Description
Feb 22, 2010
Description
Feb 22, 2010
Drawings
Feb 22, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 18, 2009
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Sep 3, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 28, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 28, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 28, 2009
Annex to the communication
Apr 28, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 28, 2007
Maintenance of the application
Nov 26, 2007
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2007
Maintenance of the application
Sep 27, 2007
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Sep 10, 2007
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 10, 2007
Supplementary European search report
Feb 26, 2007
General enquiry
Jun 1, 2005
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 27, 2005
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Apr 20, 2005
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Apr 13, 2005
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 13, 2005
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 13, 2005
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 4, 2005
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 19, 2005
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Jan 13, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Jan 13, 2005
International publication of the international search report
May 28, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 29, 2004
Published international application - A2

EP1551238

BUNN O MATIC

Application Number: EP03809033A
Filing Date: Oct 14, 2003
Status: Revoked; Apr 15, 2019
Publication Date: Sep 10, 2014
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