Apparatus For Forming Hand-Formed Style Patty Using A Patty-Forming Machine

Patent No. EP2131660 (titled "Apparatus For Forming Hand-Formed Style Patty Using A Patty-Forming Machine") was filed by Formax on Jan 22, 2008. The application was issued on Jul 4, 2018.

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
MAREL TOWNSEND FURTHER PROCESSING B.V.	Jul 14, 2015	EP&C

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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Jun 7, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 7, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 1, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 22, 2018
French translation of claims
May 22, 2018
German translation of the claims
May 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 21, 2018
Claims
May 21, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
May 21, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 8, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 8, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 28, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 15, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 15, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 15, 2018
Refund of fees
Jan 9, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Nov 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2017
Withdrawal of an appeal
Oct 18, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 18, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 3, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Sep 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2017
Notice of appeal
Sep 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 6, 2017
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Aug 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 28, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 28, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 28, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 28, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 28, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 28, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 28, 2017
Means of redress
Jul 28, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 28, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 28, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 28, 2017
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jul 28, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 24, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 24, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 17, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 10, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 10, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 10, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 10, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 11, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 18, 2016
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jan 18, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 18, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jan 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 18, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 3, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 3, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 31, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Jul 24, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 15, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 15, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 14, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 14, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 8, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Oct 15, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 18, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 1, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 1, 2014
French translation of claims
Sep 1, 2014
German translation of the claims
Sep 1, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
May 19, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 19, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 19, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 19, 2014
Text intended for grant
Feb 28, 2014
Examination started
Dec 4, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 4, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 4, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 4, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Dec 4, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Jun 17, 2013
Refund of fees
Jun 17, 2013
Refund of fees
Jun 14, 2013
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
May 28, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 28, 2013
European search opinion
May 28, 2013
Supplementary European search report
May 18, 2010
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Mar 11, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Mar 11, 2010
International publication of the international search report
Feb 17, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 18, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 18, 2009
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 2, 2009
Request for further processing allowed
Oct 16, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 29, 2009
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-entry into European phase)
Jun 4, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 19, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 31, 2008
Published international application - A2

EP2131660

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Application Number: EP08724725A
Filing Date: Jan 22, 2008
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 1, 2018
Publication Date: Jul 4, 2018
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