Processing Machine With At Least One Print Unit

Patent No. EP2388141 (titled "Processing Machine With At Least One Print Unit") was filed by Goebel on May 20, 2011. The application was issued on Aug 24, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
OMET	May 24, 2017	LEIHKAUF

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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Sep 17, 2025
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 17, 2025
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jun 13, 2025
Decision revoking the European Patent (patent proprietor)
Jun 13, 2025
Decision revoking the European patent (opponent)
Mar 4, 2025
Communication concerning surcharge and failure to observe time limit
Oct 24, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
Oct 24, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 24, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 17, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 3, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 3, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 3, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 3, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 3, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2024
Means of redress
Jul 3, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 3, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 3, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 3, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 3, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 3, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2024
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 12, 2024
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 23, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2023
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2023
Advice of delivery
Nov 6, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 6, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 6, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 6, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 31, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 9, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jun 5, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 5, 2023
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jun 2, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2023
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jun 2, 2023
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 30, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2023
Request for extension of time limit
May 29, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 29, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 29, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
May 26, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items (CDR)
May 26, 2023
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jan 27, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 27, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 27, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 27, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jan 27, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Nov 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2022
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Nov 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Oct 28, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Oct 28, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 28, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Aug 5, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Aug 5, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Aug 5, 2022
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Aug 5, 2022
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Jul 21, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 21, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jul 21, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jul 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 18, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 1, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 1, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2022
General enquiry
Jun 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 13, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 13, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 9, 2021
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Jul 9, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 1, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Jun 16, 2021
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Jun 16, 2021
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Jun 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 14, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 14, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 9, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Jun 9, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 9, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 8, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 2, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 2, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Jul 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2020
Authorisation
Jul 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
Dec 13, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Dec 9, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Dec 9, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Dec 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 9, 2019
Description
Dec 9, 2019
Description
Dec 9, 2019
Description
Dec 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2019
Reply to appeal
Nov 5, 2019
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Nov 5, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 4, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 30, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 30, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2019
Authorisation
Oct 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 29, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jul 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 23, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 21, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 21, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 14, 2019
Processing of an appeal
May 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2019
Notice of appeal
Apr 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 14, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 14, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 14, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 14, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 14, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 14, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 14, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 14, 2019
Means of redress
Mar 14, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 14, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 14, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 14, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 5, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 8, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 8, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 8, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 8, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 8, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Oct 8, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Oct 8, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Oct 8, 2018
Claims
Oct 8, 2018
Claims
Oct 8, 2018
Claims
Oct 8, 2018
Claims
Oct 8, 2018
Claims
Oct 8, 2018
Description
Oct 8, 2018
Description
Oct 8, 2018
Description
Oct 8, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2018
Claims
Oct 5, 2018
Claims
Oct 5, 2018
Claims
Oct 5, 2018
Claims
Oct 5, 2018
Claims
Oct 5, 2018
Claims
Oct 5, 2018
Claims
Oct 5, 2018
Claims
Oct 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 5, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 5, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 3, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 13, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 13, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 13, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 13, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2017
Authorisation
Nov 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 28, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 28, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 30, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
May 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
May 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
May 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
May 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
May 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
May 24, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 24, 2017
Notice of opposition
Aug 24, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 28, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 18, 2016
English translation of the claims
Jul 18, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 18, 2016
French translation of claims
Jul 15, 2016
English translation of the claims
Jul 15, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 15, 2016
French translation of claims
Jul 5, 2016
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
May 23, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Mar 23, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 23, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 23, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 23, 2016
Text intended for grant
Dec 1, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 1, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Dec 1, 2015
Claims
Dec 1, 2015
Description
Dec 1, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 30, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 30, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Nov 30, 2015
Claims
Nov 30, 2015
Description
Nov 30, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 23, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 22, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 18, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 3, 2015
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
May 20, 2015
Annex to the communication
May 20, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 5, 2015
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Feb 3, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Feb 2, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Dec 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 2, 2013
Authorisation
Dec 2, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
Dec 2, 2013
Priority search results
Dec 2, 2013
Priority search results
Dec 2, 2013
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Dec 2, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Nov 28, 2013
Authorisation
Nov 28, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
Nov 28, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Nov 28, 2013
Priority search results
Nov 28, 2013
Priority search results
Nov 28, 2013
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Nov 28, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Nov 19, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 15, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 15, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 12, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 12, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 12, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 11, 2013
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Nov 7, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 15, 2013
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Oct 11, 2013
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Oct 1, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 21, 2013
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 21, 2013
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Aug 28, 2013
Deficiencies in request for rectification in designation of inventor
Aug 14, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
Jun 8, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 8, 2013
Amendments received before examination
May 23, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 8, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Mar 6, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 6, 2013
European search opinion
Mar 6, 2013
European search report
Feb 1, 2013
Enquiry as to when the search report can be expected
Oct 26, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
Aug 2, 2011
Letter concerning the priority
Aug 2, 2011
Priority document
Aug 2, 2011
Priority document
Jun 21, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 20, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 17, 2011
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Jun 14, 2011
Note on telephone consultation
May 21, 2011
Abstract
May 21, 2011
Annex
May 21, 2011
Annex
May 21, 2011
Claims
May 21, 2011
Description
May 21, 2011
Designation of inventor
May 21, 2011
Drawings
May 21, 2011
Matter concerning the application
May 21, 2011
Priority search results
May 21, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent
May 20, 2011
Abstract
May 20, 2011
Abstract
May 20, 2011
Claims
May 20, 2011
Claims
May 20, 2011
Description
May 20, 2011
Description
May 20, 2011
Designation of inventor
May 20, 2011
Drawings
May 20, 2011
Drawings
May 20, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2388141

GOEBEL

Application Number: EP11004186A
Filing Date: May 20, 2011
Status: Revoked; Sep 19, 2025
Publication Date: Aug 24, 2016
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

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