Resealable Food Container

Patent No. EP2316748 (titled "Resealable Food Container") was filed by Intercontinental Great Brands on Apr 16, 2004. The application was issued on Mar 25, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
REGATH HB	Dec 21, 2015	AWA SWEDEN AB

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Oct 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 7, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Oct 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 23, 2019
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Sep 23, 2019
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Sep 23, 2019
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Aug 20, 2019
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Aug 20, 2019
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Aug 20, 2019
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Jul 19, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 15, 2019
Claims
Jul 15, 2019
Claims
Jul 15, 2019
Claims
Jul 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 15, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 19, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 15, 2019
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 15, 2019
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 15, 2019
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Mar 12, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 29, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 29, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 24, 2019
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 22, 2018
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Jun 27, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jun 27, 2018
Non-scannable object
Jun 27, 2018
Non-scannable object
Jun 27, 2018
Non-scannable object
Jun 27, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jun 26, 2018
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Jun 26, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 26, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jun 21, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jun 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 21, 2018
Reply to appeal
May 17, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Feb 23, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Feb 19, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 19, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 19, 2018
Claims
Feb 19, 2018
Claims
Feb 19, 2018
Claims
Feb 19, 2018
Claims
Feb 19, 2018
Claims
Feb 19, 2018
Claims
Feb 19, 2018
Claims
Feb 19, 2018
Claims
Feb 19, 2018
Claims
Feb 19, 2018
Claims
Feb 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 19, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 19, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Dec 6, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 6, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 1, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Nov 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2017
Notice of appeal
Oct 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 9, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 9, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 9, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 9, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 9, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Oct 9, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 9, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 9, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 9, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 9, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 9, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 9, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 14, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 14, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 5, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 25, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 17, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 17, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 17, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 17, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 8, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 8, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 8, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 8, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 8, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 30, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 30, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
May 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 18, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Jan 29, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 29, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 4, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 21, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 26, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 13, 2015
French translation of claims
Feb 13, 2015
German translation of the claims
Feb 13, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2015
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 16, 2015
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 16, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 16, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 16, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 16, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jan 13, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jan 13, 2015
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Jan 13, 2015
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Jan 13, 2015
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Jan 13, 2015
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2014
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2014
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2014
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Oct 10, 2014
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jun 10, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2014
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 10, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 20, 2014
Acknowledgement of a document
May 20, 2014
Annex to the communication
May 20, 2014
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 12, 2014
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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
Oct 14, 2013
Annex to the communication
Oct 14, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 3, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 20, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 20, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 14, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2013
Claims
Jan 14, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 14, 2012
Annex to the communication
Nov 14, 2012
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Nov 14, 2012
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 25, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 18, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 3, 2012
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Jun 29, 2012
Submission concerning representation
May 22, 2012
Annex to the communication
May 22, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 16, 2011
Refund of fees
Nov 16, 2011
Refund of fees
Oct 31, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 31, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 31, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Oct 26, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2011
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 10, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 10, 2011
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Apr 6, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
Apr 1, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Mar 9, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 9, 2011
European search opinion
Mar 9, 2011
European search report
Mar 3, 2011
Modified abstract
Jan 21, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2011
Claims
Jan 21, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2011
Matter concerning the application
Oct 25, 2010
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Sep 29, 2010
Abstract
Sep 29, 2010
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Sep 29, 2010
Description
Sep 29, 2010
Designation of inventor
Sep 29, 2010
Designation of inventor
Sep 29, 2010
Designation of inventor
Sep 29, 2010
Designation of inventor
Sep 29, 2010
Designation of inventor
Sep 29, 2010
Drawings
Sep 29, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent
Jun 24, 2004
Priority document

EP2316748

INTERCONTINENTAL GREAT BRANDS

Application Number: EP10181784A
Filing Date: Apr 16, 2004
Status: Revoked; Oct 11, 2019
Publication Date: Mar 25, 2015
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