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Handling Installation, In Particular For Containers, With A Retroactive Correction Capability

Patent No. EP2250121 (titled "Handling Installation, In Particular For Containers, With A Retroactive Correction Capability") was filed by Krones on Feb 11, 2009. The application was issued on Nov 23, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KHS CORPOPLAST	Dec 22, 2017	MEISSNER BOLTE
KHS	Dec 22, 2017	EISENFUHR SPEISER

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Oct 27, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 27, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 21, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2022
English translation of the claims
Oct 12, 2022
French translation of claims
Oct 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 8, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 8, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 8, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 5, 2022
Refund of fees
Jun 30, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 30, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 30, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 30, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 30, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jun 29, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jun 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jun 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 23, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 2, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jun 2, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
May 24, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 16, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 16, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 30, 2022
Refund of fees
Mar 28, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 28, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 28, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Mar 28, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Mar 28, 2022
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Mar 23, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Feb 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 22, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 22, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Aug 10, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 14, 2021
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Jun 14, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 11, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 8, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 8, 2021
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
Mar 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 19, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 19, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 19, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 17, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 17, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 17, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Mar 16, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Mar 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Mar 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 10, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 10, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 10, 2021
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Mar 5, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 2, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 26, 2021
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Jan 26, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 12, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 12, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 12, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 15, 2020
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Dec 15, 2020
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Nov 25, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 24, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 20, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2020
Reply to appeal
Nov 19, 2020
Reply to appeal
Nov 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 23, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Sep 17, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Sep 11, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Sep 11, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Sep 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 11, 2020
Request for re-establishment of rights
Jul 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 9, 2020
F3028 Inadmissibility of the appeal: non-submission of the statement of grounds
Jul 9, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jul 9, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jul 9, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 30, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 30, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 30, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 30, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 30, 2020
Claims
Jun 30, 2020
Claims
Jun 30, 2020
Claims
Jun 30, 2020
Claims
Jun 30, 2020
Claims
Jun 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 30, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 26, 2020
General enquiry
Jun 22, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 7, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 7, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2020
Notice of appeal
Apr 3, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 3, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 30, 2020
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2020
Notice of appeal
Feb 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 21, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 21, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 21, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 21, 2020
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 21, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 21, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 21, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 21, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 21, 2020
Means of redress
Feb 21, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 21, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 21, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 21, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 21, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 29, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 9, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 7, 2019
Claims
Aug 7, 2019
Claims
Aug 7, 2019
Claims
Aug 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 7, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2019
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 19, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 2, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 2, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 29, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2019
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
May 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 10, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 7, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
May 7, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
May 7, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
May 7, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
May 7, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 7, 2019
Decision on the taking of evidence
May 7, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 7, 2019
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
May 7, 2019
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
May 7, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 7, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 7, 2019
Summons to give evidence
May 7, 2019
Summons to give evidence
Oct 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 10, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 5, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 22, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 22, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 8, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 22, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 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
Jan 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 5, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 5, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 5, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 5, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 20, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Dec 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2016
Claims
Dec 5, 2016
English translation of the claims
Dec 5, 2016
French translation of claims
Dec 5, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2016
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Aug 3, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 3, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 3, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 3, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 3, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 20, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Feb 24, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 24, 2016
Claims
Feb 24, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 22, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 22, 2016
Claims
Feb 22, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 18, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jan 18, 2016
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Jan 18, 2016
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jul 17, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 17, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 13, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 7, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 7, 2015
Claims
Mar 7, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 6, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 6, 2015
Claims
Mar 6, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 29, 2014
Annex to the communication
Oct 29, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 13, 2014
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Oct 8, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Oct 7, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Dec 24, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Dec 23, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Feb 8, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 8, 2013
Claims
Feb 8, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 6, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 6, 2013
Claims
Feb 6, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 28, 2012
Annex to the communication
Sep 28, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 25, 2012
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Sep 17, 2012
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Oct 20, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 20, 2010
Communication regarding comments on Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Sep 3, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 3, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 1, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 25, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 8, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 20, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Aug 20, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Aug 20, 2009
Published international application - A1
Jun 4, 2009
Abstract
Jun 3, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 3, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 3, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 11, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2009
Abstract
Feb 11, 2009
Annex
Feb 11, 2009
Claims
Feb 11, 2009
Description
Feb 11, 2009
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EP2250121

KRONES

Application Number: EP09711064A
Filing Date: Feb 11, 2009
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 21, 2022
Publication Date: Nov 23, 2022
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