Method And Plant For Dehumidifying Material In Granular Form

Patent No. EP2447655 (titled "Method And Plant For Dehumidifying Material In Granular Form") was filed by Moretto on Oct 10, 2011. The application was issued on Jul 13, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
DIGICOLOR	Apr 12, 2017	PRUFER & PARTNER MBB PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE

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Jul 10, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jul 10, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 7, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 10, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 10, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 10, 2020
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 10, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 10, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 10, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 10, 2020
Means of redress
Jan 10, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 10, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 10, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 10, 2020
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Jan 10, 2020
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Jan 10, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 10, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 7, 2019
General enquiry
Jul 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 5, 2019
Communication of amended entries
May 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 29, 2019
Authorisation
May 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 29, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
May 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 14, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
May 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
May 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
May 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
May 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
May 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
May 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 26, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Dec 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 15, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 6, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 6, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 6, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 6, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 6, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 6, 2018
Decision on the taking of evidence
Nov 6, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2018
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Nov 6, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2018
Summons to give evidence
Oct 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 22, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 22, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 24, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 12, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 16, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 8, 2016
French translation of claims
Jun 8, 2016
German translation of the claims
Jun 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 18, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 18, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 18, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 18, 2016
Text intended for grant
Feb 2, 2016
Examination started
Nov 1, 2012
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Oct 31, 2012
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
May 7, 2012
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Apr 4, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
Apr 4, 2012
Refund of fees
Mar 30, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 30, 2012
European search opinion
Mar 30, 2012
European search report
Feb 21, 2012
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Dec 21, 2011
Invitation to pay claims fees
Nov 30, 2011
Communication confirming the (new) filing date accorded
Nov 22, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2011
Abstract
Nov 22, 2011
Claims
Nov 22, 2011
Description
Nov 22, 2011
Drawings
Nov 22, 2011
Drawings
Nov 22, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2011
Letter concerning the priority
Nov 22, 2011
Matter concerning the application
Nov 22, 2011
Priority document
Nov 21, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2011
Annex
Nov 21, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2011
Matter concerning the application
Nov 21, 2011
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language
Nov 21, 2011
Translation of priority document
Oct 10, 2011
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Oct 10, 2011
Designation of inventor
Oct 10, 2011
Drawings filed by fax and/or in non-official language
Oct 10, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent
Oct 10, 2011
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language

EP2447655

MORETTO

Application Number: EP11184496A
Filing Date: Oct 10, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jul 10, 2020
Publication Date: Jul 13, 2016
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