Packaging For Modified Atmosphere Packaging

Patent No. EP2441697 (titled "Packaging For Modified Atmosphere Packaging") was filed by Packable on May 13, 2011. The application was issued on Aug 13, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
COLPAC	May 13, 2015	AA THORNTON
GEA FOOD SOLUTIONS GERMANY	Apr 28, 2015	KUTZENBERGER WOLFF & PARTNER

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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May 9, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 6, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
May 6, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 6, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 6, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Apr 12, 2022
Refund of fees
Apr 8, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Apr 8, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Apr 8, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Apr 8, 2022
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Apr 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Mar 30, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 30, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 30, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 30, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Mar 29, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Mar 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 29, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 27, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 17, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 21, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 21, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 16, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 14, 2022
Confirmation of the receipt of third party observations
Feb 14, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Feb 14, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Feb 14, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Feb 10, 2022
F3080 Communication regarding observations by third parties
Feb 10, 2022
F3080 Communication regarding observations by third parties
Feb 10, 2022
F3080 Communication regarding observations by third parties
Feb 7, 2022
Non-scannable object
Feb 7, 2022
Patent document filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
Feb 7, 2022
Patent document filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
Feb 7, 2022
Receipt of third party observations during the appeal procedure
Apr 16, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 16, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 16, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 12, 2021
Receipt of third party observations during the appeal procedure
Apr 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 31, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 31, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 31, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 22, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 22, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 19, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 19, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 17, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Mar 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2021
Refund of fees
Mar 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 8, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 8, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 3, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Aug 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 14, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 9, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jul 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 23, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 23, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 23, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 23, 2020
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Jun 18, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Apr 21, 2020
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Jun 7, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 7, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 4, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 4, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 4, 2019
Claims
Jun 4, 2019
Claims
Jun 4, 2019
Claims
Jun 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 4, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 15, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 15, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 15, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 15, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2019
Claims
Feb 12, 2019
Claims
Feb 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2019
Reply to appeal
Feb 12, 2019
Reply to appeal
Oct 11, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 11, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 11, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 11, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 11, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 5, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 5, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 5, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 5, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 5, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 1, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2018
Claims
Sep 26, 2018
Claims
Sep 26, 2018
Claims
Sep 26, 2018
Claims
Sep 26, 2018
Claims
Sep 26, 2018
Claims
Sep 26, 2018
Claims
Sep 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 8, 2018
Refund of fees
Aug 3, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 3, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 3, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 1, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 1, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 1, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 31, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2018
Declaration for the purpose of the reduction of the fee for appeal
Jul 31, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2018
Declaration of eligibility for a reduction of fees
Jul 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jul 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jul 26, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 26, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 26, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 25, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jul 24, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 24, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 24, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jul 23, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jul 19, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jul 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 18, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jun 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 5, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 5, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 28, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 28, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 28, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 28, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 28, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 28, 2018
Documents for the maintenance of the patent as amended
May 28, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
May 28, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 28, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 28, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 28, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 28, 2018
Means of redress
May 28, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 28, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 28, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 28, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 28, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 7, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2018
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 8, 2018
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 18, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 18, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 4, 2017
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Dec 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2016
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2016
Description
Sep 29, 2016
Description
Sep 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2016
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 25, 2016
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Aug 25, 2016
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Aug 25, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 22, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2015
Claims
Dec 16, 2015
Claims
Dec 16, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 16, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Oct 12, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 17, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 17, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 17, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 21, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 13, 2015
Notice of opposition
May 13, 2015
Notice of opposition
May 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 28, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 28, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 17, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 4, 2014
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
May 20, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 20, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 20, 2014
French translation of claims
May 20, 2014
German translation of the claims
May 20, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 11, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 11, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 11, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jan 16, 2014
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2014
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Dec 19, 2013
Claims
Dec 19, 2013
Description
Dec 19, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2013
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2013
Advice of delivery
Jun 26, 2013
Advice of delivery
Jun 19, 2013
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 19, 2013
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2013
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jan 31, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 6, 2012
Annex to the communication
Dec 6, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 18, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 18, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 18, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Sep 18, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2012
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Mar 21, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jan 16, 2012
Refund of fees
Dec 23, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Dec 23, 2011
European search opinion
Dec 23, 2011
European search report
Jul 14, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 1, 2011
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
May 13, 2011
Abstract
May 13, 2011
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
May 13, 2011
Claims
May 13, 2011
Description
May 13, 2011
Designation of inventor
May 13, 2011
Designation of inventor
May 13, 2011
Designation of inventor
May 13, 2011
Drawings
May 13, 2011
Priority search results
May 13, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2441697

PACKABLE

Application Number: EP11166049A
Filing Date: May 13, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; May 9, 2022
Publication Date: Aug 13, 2014
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