Method For Detecting Containers Arranged On A Cooktop And Cooktop

Patent No. EP2445305 (titled "Method For Detecting Containers Arranged On A Cooktop And Cooktop") was filed by Fagorbrandt on Oct 21, 2011. The application was issued on Mar 18, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BSH HAUSGERATE	Dec 16, 2015	-

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Description

Apr 8, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Apr 8, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Apr 8, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 27, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Mar 27, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Mar 27, 2024
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Feb 26, 2024
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Feb 26, 2024
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Feb 21, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 16, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 16, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 16, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 16, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 16, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Feb 16, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Feb 16, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Feb 16, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 16, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 18, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 18, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 16, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 10, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 15, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 15, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2023
Authorisation
Dec 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 12, 2023
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 12, 2023
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 12, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 15, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 13, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 13, 2022
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Dec 8, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 14, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jul 13, 2022
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Jul 13, 2022
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Sep 16, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 14, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2020
Reply to appeal
Feb 3, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 24, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 24, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 24, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 24, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 24, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 24, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 24, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 24, 2020
Reply to appeal
Oct 23, 2019
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Oct 23, 2019
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Oct 8, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 8, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Sep 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 2, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 2, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 2, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 2, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 2, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 2, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 2, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 2, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 2, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 2, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 2, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 2, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 2, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 2, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 2, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 2, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jul 29, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 29, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jul 17, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 17, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 10, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Jul 9, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jul 9, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jun 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 22, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
May 22, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
May 22, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 22, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 22, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
May 22, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 22, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 22, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 22, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 22, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 22, 2019
Means of redress
May 22, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 22, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 22, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 22, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 22, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 22, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 22, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 22, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 22, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 22, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 22, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 22, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 22, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2019
Claims
Mar 22, 2019
Description
Mar 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 15, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 13, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 13, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 13, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 13, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 24, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 24, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 15, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 15, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 4, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 16, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 16, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 29, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Apr 21, 2015
Brief communication to third party
Apr 21, 2015
Communication from the Legal Division
Apr 9, 2015
Letter to the Legal Division
Mar 27, 2015
Brief communication
Mar 27, 2015
Communication from the Legal Division
Mar 21, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 19, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 19, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 19, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 19, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 11, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 5, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2015
English translation of the claims
Feb 5, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 5, 2015
German translation of the claims
Feb 5, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Oct 14, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 14, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 14, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 14, 2014
Text intended for grant
Sep 16, 2014
Examination started
Jun 12, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
May 16, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Dec 4, 2013
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Jun 18, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 4, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Dec 17, 2012
Refund of fees
Nov 23, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 23, 2012
European search opinion
Nov 23, 2012
European search report
Mar 28, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
Nov 9, 2011
Letter concerning the priority
Nov 9, 2011
Priority document
Nov 8, 2011
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Oct 21, 2011
Abstract
Oct 21, 2011
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Oct 21, 2011
Claims
Oct 21, 2011
Description
Oct 21, 2011
Designation of inventor
Oct 21, 2011
Designation of inventor
Oct 21, 2011
Drawings
Oct 21, 2011
Priority search results
Oct 21, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2445305

FAGORBRANDT

Application Number: EP11186089A
Filing Date: Oct 21, 2011
Status: Revoked; Apr 10, 2024
Publication Date: Mar 18, 2015
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Method For Detecting Containers Arranged On A Cooktop And Cooktop

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