Heat Insulated Container

Patent No. EP1625338 (titled "Heat Insulated Container") was filed by va-Q-tec AG on May 5, 2004. The application was issued on Apr 12, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PELICAN BIOTHERMAL LLC	Nov 12, 2020	VOSSIUS & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE MBB

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.

Date
Description

Mar 16, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 16, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 10, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2023
English translation of the claims
Mar 3, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Mar 3, 2023
French translation of claims
Mar 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 16, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Feb 16, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 16, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 13, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 24, 2023
Refund of fees
Jan 19, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 19, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 13, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Dec 13, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 13, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2022
Notice of appeal
Oct 13, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 6, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 5, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 5, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 5, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 5, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2022
Means of redress
Oct 5, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 5, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 5, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 5, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 5, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 9, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Dec 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Dec 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Dec 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Dec 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Dec 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Dec 8, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 13, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 7, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 7, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 7, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 7, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 7, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 7, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 26, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 26, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 18, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 12, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 12, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 12, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Nov 12, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Nov 12, 2020
Notice of opposition
Nov 12, 2020
Notice of opposition
Feb 24, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 3, 2020
Correction to published European patent application/patent specification
Jan 27, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 21, 2020
Request for correction of the publication
Jan 16, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2019
English translation of the claims
Dec 18, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 18, 2019
French translation of claims
Dec 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 27, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 27, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 27, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 27, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 21, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jun 21, 2018
Claims
Jun 21, 2018
Description
Jun 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 21, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 25, 2018
Annex to the communication
Apr 25, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
May 23, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 23, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 7, 2016
Claims
Jun 7, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 17, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 17, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 12, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 6, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 18, 2015
Annex to the communication
Dec 18, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 23, 2015
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Oct 11, 2015
General enquiry
May 20, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
May 20, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 20, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Nov 3, 2014
Claims
Nov 3, 2014
Letter filed during examination procedure after communication from the Examining Division
Oct 2, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 23, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 19, 2014
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Sep 19, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 18, 2014
Claims
Sep 18, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Sep 18, 2014
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 18, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 14, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 13, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 2, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Mar 25, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 25, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 21, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 21, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 7, 2013
General enquiry
Mar 4, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Mar 13, 2012
Decision to allow further processing
Feb 25, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 25, 2012
Amended description with annotations
Feb 25, 2012
Claims
Feb 25, 2012
Description
Feb 25, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 25, 2012
Request for further processing
Feb 23, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 23, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 23, 2012
Request for further processing
Dec 13, 2011
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Aug 31, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 26, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 24, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 20, 2011
Annex to the communication
Apr 20, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 11, 2011
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Apr 11, 2011
General enquiry
Mar 10, 2011
General enquiry
Mar 10, 2011
General enquiry
Jan 11, 2011
General enquiry
Jan 11, 2011
General enquiry
Dec 10, 2010
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Nov 13, 2010
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Nov 11, 2010
General enquiry
Nov 11, 2010
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
May 30, 2009
Claims
May 30, 2009
Description
May 30, 2009
Description
May 30, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 19, 2009
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Feb 13, 2009
Annex to the communication
Feb 13, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 29, 2009
General enquiry
Jul 25, 2008
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jun 24, 2008
General enquiry
Jun 20, 2008
General enquiry
Dec 19, 2007
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Dec 12, 2007
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
May 11, 2007
Submission concerning representation
Dec 21, 2006
Letter concerning the inventor
Dec 13, 2006
Letter concerning the inventor
Dec 11, 2006
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Nov 16, 2006
Letter which had not been notified
Sep 29, 2006
Submission concerning representation
Sep 4, 2006
Submission concerning representation
Jan 3, 2006
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 2, 2006
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Nov 22, 2005
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 7, 2005
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 31, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Mar 31, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Mar 31, 2005
International publication of the international search report
Dec 20, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 2, 2004
Published international application - A2
Jul 6, 2004
Abstract
Jul 6, 2004
Claims
Jul 6, 2004
Description
Jul 6, 2004
Drawings
Jul 6, 2004
Submission concerning representation

EP1625338

VA-Q-TEC AG

Application Number: EP04738481A
Filing Date: May 5, 2004
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 10, 2023
Publication Date: Apr 12, 2023
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