Digital Can Decorating Apparatus

Patent No. EP1636032 (titled "Digital Can Decorating Apparatus") was filed by Ball Beverage Packaging Europe on Apr 21, 2004. The application was issued on Nov 25, 2020.

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
KRONES	Aug 24, 2021	GRUNECKER PATENT

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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Aug 28, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 28, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Aug 23, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
May 12, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 12, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 12, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
May 12, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
May 12, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 12, 2023
Means of redress
May 12, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 12, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 12, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 12, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 12, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 12, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 15, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Mar 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 2, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 19, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Jan 13, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 13, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jan 13, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jan 13, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jan 13, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jan 13, 2023
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 13, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 4, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jan 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jan 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 8, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 8, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 31, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2021
Notice of opposition
Aug 24, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jan 26, 2021
Document concerning representation
Dec 7, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 29, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 22, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 14, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2020
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Sep 7, 2020
Extension of time limit granted
Aug 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 27, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 9, 2020
Extension of time limit granted
Jun 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 26, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
May 13, 2020
Extension of time limit granted
Apr 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 17, 2020
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Jan 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 28, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 28, 2020
French translation of claims
Jan 28, 2020
German translation of the claims
Jan 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 18, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 18, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 18, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 18, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 7, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Aug 7, 2019
Claims
Aug 7, 2019
Description
Aug 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 7, 2019
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Mar 28, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 28, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 28, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 28, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 28, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 10, 2018
Annex to the communication
Sep 10, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
May 3, 2018
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
May 2, 2018
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Apr 27, 2018
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Aug 1, 2016
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jul 26, 2016
Observations by third parties
Jun 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 2, 2016
Claims
Jun 2, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 31, 2016
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
May 17, 2016
Observations by third parties
May 17, 2016
Patent document filed by a Third party
May 17, 2016
Patent document filed by a Third party
Mar 4, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 22, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 22, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 22, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 20, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 20, 2015
Claims
Jul 20, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 9, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 1, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 23, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jan 23, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 9, 2015
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jan 7, 2015
Examination started
Dec 23, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Dec 23, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2014
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jul 21, 2014
Observations by third parties
Jul 21, 2014
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jul 21, 2014
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Nov 19, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Mar 30, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 30, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 30, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 30, 2011
Maintenance of the application
Jan 21, 2011
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jan 4, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jan 4, 2011
Supplementary European search report
Aug 26, 2008
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Mar 26, 2008
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Mar 26, 2008
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Mar 14, 2008
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Mar 13, 2008
Submission concerning representation
Mar 8, 2008
Request for change of representative
Aug 14, 2006
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 14, 2006
Amendments received before examination
Jul 13, 2006
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Jul 13, 2006
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jun 28, 2006
Request for a decision
Jun 13, 2006
Claim deemed abandoned
Apr 25, 2006
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Apr 25, 2006
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Apr 12, 2006
Notification of election of EPO
Mar 28, 2006
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 28, 2006
Reply by International Bureau
Mar 15, 2006
Notification of the recording of a change
Feb 21, 2006
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Feb 21, 2006
Reply by International Bureau
Feb 8, 2006
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 8, 2006
Refund of fees
Jan 30, 2006
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jan 17, 2006
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Dec 28, 2005
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Dec 28, 2005
Annex
Dec 28, 2005
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 21, 2005
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 26, 2005
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 3, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Mar 3, 2005
International publication of the international search report
Feb 4, 2005
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 3, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 16, 2004
Published international application - A2

EP1636032

BALL BEVERAGE PACKAGING EUROPE

Application Number: EP04750393A
Filing Date: Apr 21, 2004
Status: Revoked; Aug 25, 2023
Publication Date: Nov 25, 2020
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