Drinking Straw With Integral Filters

Patent No. EP1996050 (titled "Drinking Straw With Integral Filters") was filed by Unistraw on Mar 2, 2007. The application was issued on Feb 27, 2019.

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
VITECER KFT	Oct 18, 2016	KACSUK

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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Jan 31, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 31, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 29, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 16, 2019
French translation of claims
Jan 16, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jan 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Dec 7, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Dec 7, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 13, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 24, 2018
Refund of fees
Oct 11, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Oct 11, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Oct 8, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Oct 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2018
Withdrawal of an appeal
Sep 26, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 26, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 11, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Sep 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jul 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 29, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 29, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 29, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 29, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 29, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 29, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 29, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 29, 2018
Means of redress
Jun 29, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 29, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 29, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 29, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 6, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2018
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2018
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2018
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Jan 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2018
Claims
Jan 5, 2018
Claims
Jan 5, 2018
Claims
Jan 5, 2018
Claims
Jan 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 10, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 10, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 10, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 10, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 31, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 2, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 24, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 18, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 18, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 18, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2016
Notice of opposition
Oct 18, 2016
Notice of opposition
Oct 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 8, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 24, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 24, 2015
French translation of claims
Nov 24, 2015
German translation of the claims
Nov 24, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 4, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 4, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 4, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 4, 2015
Text intended for grant
Aug 12, 2015
Examination started
Aug 3, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 14, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 14, 2015
Claims
Jul 14, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2015
Reply from applicant/patentee regarding third party observations
Jun 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jun 11, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Jun 11, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jun 5, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 5, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 5, 2015
Observations by third parties
Jun 5, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jun 5, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jun 5, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jun 5, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jun 5, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jun 5, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jun 5, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jun 5, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jun 5, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jun 5, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jun 5, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jun 5, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Apr 3, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Feb 14, 2014
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Feb 14, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 16, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2014
Authorisation
Jan 16, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2014
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jan 16, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 15, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 20, 2012
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 20, 2012
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 20, 2012
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 20, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 20, 2012
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Dec 18, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 18, 2012
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Dec 3, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 3, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 3, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Nov 30, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 30, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 30, 2012
Amendments received before examination
May 22, 2012
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
May 4, 2012
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
May 3, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 3, 2012
European search opinion
May 3, 2012
Supplementary European search report
Jul 29, 2011
General enquiry
Mar 9, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Nov 5, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 15, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Oct 13, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 1, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 1, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 29, 2008
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Sep 29, 2008
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 16, 2008
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 23, 2008
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 11, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 26, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 7, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Sep 7, 2007
Published international application - A1

EP1996050

UNISTRAW

Application Number: EP07701576A
Filing Date: Mar 2, 2007
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 25, 2019
Publication Date: Feb 27, 2019
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