Method And Device For The Production Of Packages For Cigarettes

Patent No. EP2234891 (titled "Method And Device For The Production Of Packages For Cigarettes") was filed by Focke on Dec 4, 2008. The application was issued on Mar 23, 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
G.D S.P.A.	Dec 22, 2016	BIANCIARDI
G.D S.P.A.	Dec 21, 2016	MACCAGNAN

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 9, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 9, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 9, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jan 3, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Oct 31, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 24, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 24, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 24, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 24, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent (opponent)
Sep 24, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent (opponent)
Jan 16, 2019
Communication of bibliographic data
Jan 16, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jan 16, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jan 16, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Jan 7, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 7, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 7, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 7, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 7, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 7, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 7, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 7, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Sep 7, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Sep 7, 2018
Means of redress
Sep 7, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 7, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 7, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 7, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Sep 7, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 20, 2018
Clean copy of claims in the opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 20, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 14, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 25, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 25, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 25, 2018
Claims
May 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 3, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 3, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 3, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 3, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 3, 2018
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 23, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 8, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 6, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 9, 2017
Matter concerning the application
Jan 27, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 27, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 27, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 3, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 3, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 22, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 22, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 22, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 22, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 21, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 21, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 25, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 22, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Jan 30, 2016
English translation of the claims
Jan 30, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 30, 2016
French translation of claims
Jan 28, 2016
English translation of the claims
Jan 28, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 28, 2016
French translation of claims
Dec 18, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 14, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 5, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 5, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 5, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 5, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jun 27, 2015
Claims
Jun 27, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 15, 2015
Claims
Jun 15, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 15, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 11, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 9, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 19, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 5, 2014
Annex to a communication
Dec 5, 2014
Annex to the communication
Dec 5, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 27, 2014
Examination started
Feb 27, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Feb 27, 2012
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Feb 15, 2012
Observations by third parties
Feb 15, 2012
Patent document filed by a Third party
Feb 15, 2012
Patent document filed by a Third party
Feb 15, 2012
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 13, 2010
Communication regarding comments on Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Sep 8, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 11, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 8, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 8, 2010
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 8, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 7, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 24, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Sep 24, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Sep 24, 2009
International publication of the international search report
Aug 17, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 30, 2009
Published international application - A2
Jul 27, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jul 27, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jul 27, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 4, 2008
Abstract
Dec 4, 2008
Claims
Dec 4, 2008
Description
Dec 4, 2008
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EP2234891

FOCKE

Application Number: EP08871557A
Filing Date: Dec 4, 2008
Status: Revoked; Jan 10, 2020
Publication Date: Mar 23, 2016
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