Method And Apparatus For Processing Confectionery Products

Patent No. EP2187758 (titled "Method And Apparatus For Processing Confectionery Products") was filed by Cadbury Adams USA on Jul 25, 2008. The application was issued on Nov 24, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PATENTWERK	Jul 23, 2019	-

Dossier Documents

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Oct 28, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 28, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 22, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 18, 2021
French translation of claims
Oct 18, 2021
German translation of the claims
Oct 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Aug 26, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Aug 26, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Aug 19, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 21, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 9, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 9, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 9, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 9, 2021
Means of redress
Apr 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 22, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 22, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 22, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 22, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 22, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 22, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 24, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 12, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 12, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 12, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 31, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2019
Claims
Oct 28, 2019
Claims
Oct 28, 2019
Claims
Oct 28, 2019
Claims
Oct 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 7, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 7, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 29, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 29, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 23, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jul 23, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 23, 2019
Notice of opposition
Nov 5, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 27, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 12, 2018
French translation of claims
Sep 12, 2018
German translation of the claims
Sep 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 28, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 28, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 28, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 28, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 3, 2018
Annex to the communication
May 3, 2018
Consultation by telephone/in person
May 3, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Apr 19, 2018
Claims
Apr 19, 2018
Description
Apr 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 19, 2018
Annex to the communication
Feb 19, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 7, 2017
Claims
Mar 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 23, 2017
Deficiencies in an enquiry
Feb 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2017
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Feb 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2017
Annex to the communication
Feb 7, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 1, 2017
Examination started
Feb 10, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 10, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Feb 10, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 12, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 31, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Aug 8, 2013
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jul 22, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 22, 2013
European search opinion
Jul 22, 2013
Supplementary European search report
Jul 15, 2013
Search started
Dec 27, 2011
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 16, 2011
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 21, 2010
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 14, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Apr 28, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 8, 2010
Refund of fees
Mar 25, 2010
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Mar 4, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 4, 2010
Matter concerning the application
Mar 4, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 24, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 24, 2010
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Feb 24, 2010
Matter concerning the application
Feb 24, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 17, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 9, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 26, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 5, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Feb 5, 2009
Published international application - A1

EP2187758

CADBURY ADAMS USA

Application Number: EP08796642A
Filing Date: Jul 25, 2008
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 22, 2021
Publication Date: Nov 24, 2021
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