Machine For Filling Artificial Insemination Straws With Semen

Patent No. EP2066261 (titled "Machine For Filling Artificial Insemination Straws With Semen") was filed by Cryo VET on Sep 10, 2007. The application was issued on Jan 15, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MINITUB	Dec 8, 2017	HARTIG

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Dec 19, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 19, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 13, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2019
English translation of the claims
Dec 10, 2019
German translation of the claims
Dec 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 10, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 8, 2019
Refund of fees
Oct 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Oct 4, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Sep 25, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 24, 2019
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Sep 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2019
Claims
Sep 23, 2019
Description
Sep 23, 2019
Drawings
Sep 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 23, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Aug 13, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jun 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 12, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 12, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 12, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 12, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 12, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 12, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 12, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 12, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 12, 2019
Means of redress
Jun 12, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 12, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 12, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 12, 2019
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jun 12, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 12, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 7, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 4, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 1, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 1, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 1, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 1, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 1, 2019
Claims
Mar 1, 2019
Claims
Mar 1, 2019
Claims
Mar 1, 2019
Claims
Mar 1, 2019
Claims
Mar 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 14, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
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
May 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 17, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 17, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 18, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 8, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 23, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2017
English translation of the claims
Feb 6, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 6, 2017
German translation of the claims
Feb 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 14, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 14, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 14, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 14, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 12, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Jan 12, 2016
Claims
Jan 12, 2016
Description
Jan 12, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 16, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 5, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 23, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 23, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 23, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 23, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 23, 2015
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Sep 23, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 23, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 23, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 21, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jul 21, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 15, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 10, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 13, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2013
Claims
Nov 13, 2013
Description
Nov 13, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 13, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 27, 2013
Annex to the communication
Sep 27, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 21, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Jan 21, 2013
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jan 15, 2013
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jan 15, 2013
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jan 15, 2013
Observations by third parties
Nov 2, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 19, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 13, 2011
Submission concerning representation
May 16, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 22, 2011
Annex to the communication
Mar 22, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
May 27, 2009
Brief communication to applicant/representative
May 13, 2009
Annex
May 13, 2009
General enquiry
May 13, 2009
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 11, 2009
Refund of fees
Apr 29, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Apr 9, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 31, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 22, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 5, 2008
Corrected international publication (Pamphlet)
May 28, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 20, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Mar 20, 2008
Published international application - A1
Sep 10, 2007
Abstract
Sep 10, 2007
Annex
Sep 10, 2007
Claims
Sep 10, 2007
Description
Sep 10, 2007
Drawings

EP2066261

CRYO VET

Application Number: EP07820086A
Filing Date: Sep 10, 2007
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Dec 13, 2019
Publication Date: Jan 15, 2020
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