Weighing And Sorting Device

Patent No. EP2385356 (titled "Weighing And Sorting Device") was filed by Bizerba on May 5, 2011. The application was issued on Aug 28, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
METTLER TOLEDO	May 28, 2020	WERNER

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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Apr 4, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Apr 4, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 30, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 21, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 21, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 21, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 21, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 21, 2022
Means of redress
Dec 21, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 21, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 21, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 21, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Aug 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jul 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jul 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jul 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jul 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 28, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 10, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 10, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 10, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 9, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 9, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 9, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 5, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jul 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Mar 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 1, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 19, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Sep 4, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
Jul 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 9, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 9, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jun 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jun 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jun 29, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 5, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 5, 2020
Request for documents
May 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
May 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
May 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
May 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2020
Notice of opposition
Sep 9, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 1, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2019
English translation of the claims
Jul 17, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 17, 2019
French translation of claims
Jul 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 20, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 20, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 20, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 20, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 20, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 18, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Jan 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 26, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jan 26, 2018
Claims
Jan 26, 2018
Description
Jan 26, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 18, 2017
Annex to the communication
Sep 18, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 18, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 18, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Aug 18, 2017
Claims
Aug 18, 2017
Description
Aug 18, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 10, 2017
Annex to the communication
Apr 10, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 30, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 30, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Dec 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 29, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Dec 29, 2016
Claims
Dec 29, 2016
Description
Dec 29, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 25, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 15, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Nov 9, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 31, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 23, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jun 23, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 17, 2016
Examination started
May 18, 2012
Priority search results
May 18, 2012
Priority search results
May 18, 2012
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
May 15, 2012
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Apr 27, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 27, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Apr 27, 2012
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 14, 2011
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Oct 12, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
Sep 6, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 6, 2011
European search opinion
Sep 6, 2011
European search report
May 31, 2011
Letter concerning the priority
May 31, 2011
Priority document
May 5, 2011
Abstract
May 5, 2011
Annex
May 5, 2011
Claims
May 5, 2011
Description
May 5, 2011
Designation of inventor
May 5, 2011
Drawings
May 5, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2385356

BIZERBA

Application Number: EP11003709A
Filing Date: May 5, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 31, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 28, 2019
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