Modular Cuboidal Passive Temperature Controlled Shipping Container

Patent No. EP2221569 (titled "Modular Cuboidal Passive Temperature Controlled Shipping Container") was filed by Minnesota Thermal Science on Jul 10, 2009. The application was issued on Jun 22, 2016.

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
DGP INTELSIUS	Jan 16, 2017	APPLEYARD LEES
VA-Q-TEC AG	Aug 25, 2016	VON ROHR

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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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Sep 12, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 12, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 12, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Sep 9, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jun 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 31, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 29, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
May 29, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
May 29, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
May 29, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 29, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
May 29, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 29, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 29, 2019
Means of redress
May 29, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 30, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 30, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 30, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 30, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 30, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Dec 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 3, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 24, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 25, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 25, 2018
Decision on the taking of evidence
Sep 25, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2018
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Sep 25, 2018
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Sep 25, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2018
Summons to give evidence
Dec 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 6, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 6, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 6, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 6, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 26, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 26, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 26, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 19, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 16, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 16, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 16, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jan 16, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jan 16, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jan 16, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 25, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 25, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 25, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 25, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 25, 2016
Non-scannable object
Aug 25, 2016
Non-scannable object
Aug 25, 2016
Non-scannable object
Aug 25, 2016
Non-scannable object
Aug 25, 2016
Non-scannable object
Aug 25, 2016
Non-scannable object
Aug 25, 2016
Non-scannable object
Aug 25, 2016
Non-scannable object
Aug 25, 2016
Non-scannable object
Aug 25, 2016
Notice of opposition
Aug 25, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 24, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 22, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 27, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
May 25, 2016
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
May 18, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 28, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 28, 2016
French translation of claims
Apr 28, 2016
German translation of the claims
Apr 28, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 25, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 22, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 22, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 22, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jan 28, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 28, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 28, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 28, 2016
Text intended for grant
Dec 21, 2015
Citation filed by a third party
Dec 21, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Dec 21, 2015
Observations by third parties
Nov 25, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Nov 25, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Nov 18, 2015
Advice of delivery
Nov 17, 2015
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2015
Observations by third parties
Nov 12, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 12, 2015
Claims
Nov 12, 2015
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Nov 12, 2015
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Nov 12, 2015
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 30, 2015
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 26, 2015
Claims
Oct 26, 2015
Claims
Oct 26, 2015
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 18, 2015
Advice of delivery
Jun 17, 2015
Advice of delivery
Jun 16, 2015
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 16, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jun 16, 2015
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 1, 2015
Preparation for oral proceedings
May 15, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
May 15, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
May 11, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
May 11, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
May 11, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
May 11, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
May 11, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
May 11, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
May 11, 2015
Observations by third parties
Mar 12, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jan 7, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 30, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Oct 30, 2014
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Oct 20, 2014
Observations by third parties
Nov 14, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 6, 2013
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 6, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 22, 2013
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Oct 9, 2013
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 9, 2013
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Feb 1, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 7, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 29, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 25, 2012
Annex to a communication
Jul 25, 2012
Annex to the communication
Jul 25, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 6, 2011
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
May 31, 2011
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
May 26, 2011
Observations by third parties
May 26, 2011
Patent document filed by a Third party
May 25, 2011
Observations by third parties
May 25, 2011
Patent document filed by a Third party
Feb 23, 2011
Maintenance of the application
Aug 30, 2010
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Aug 13, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 13, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Jul 28, 2010
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jul 1, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 1, 2010
European search opinion
Jul 1, 2010
European search report
Jun 25, 2010
Modified abstract
Sep 16, 2009
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Sep 11, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 10, 2009
Abstract
Jul 10, 2009
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jul 10, 2009
Claims
Jul 10, 2009
Description
Jul 10, 2009
Designation of inventor
Jul 10, 2009
Designation of inventor
Jul 10, 2009
Drawings
Jul 10, 2009
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2221569

MINNESOTA THERMAL SCIENCE

Application Number: EP09165135A
Filing Date: Jul 10, 2009
Status: Revoked; Sep 13, 2019
Publication Date: Jun 22, 2016
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Modular Cuboidal Passive Temperature Controlled Shipping Container

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EP2221569