Separation Device For Dispensing Cups

Patent No. EP2460442 (titled "Separation Device For Dispensing Cups") was filed by Rudolph on Nov 25, 2011. The application was issued on Dec 28, 2016.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SIELAFF	Sep 28, 2017	HEPP WENGER RYFFEL

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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Feb 11, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Feb 5, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Feb 5, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 20, 2020
Refund of fees
Jan 15, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 10, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 19, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Dec 16, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Nov 29, 2019
Communication concerning signing of documents
Nov 20, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Nov 20, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Nov 19, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Nov 7, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 28, 2019
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Oct 28, 2019
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Oct 23, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 21, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 26, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2019
Notice of appeal
Aug 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 22, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 22, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 22, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 22, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 22, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
Jul 22, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 22, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 22, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 22, 2019
Means of redress
Jul 22, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 22, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 22, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 22, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2019
Communication of amended entries
May 3, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Apr 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 1, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2019
Claims
Jan 24, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 4, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 4, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 4, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 31, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 26, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 26, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 26, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2018
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Mar 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 7, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 29, 2017
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the opponent (Association)
Nov 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 7, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 7, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 4, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2017
Notice of opposition
Sep 28, 2017
Notice of opposition
Sep 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 28, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 1, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 7, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 7, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 14, 2016
English translation of the claims
Oct 14, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 14, 2016
French translation of claims
Oct 13, 2016
English translation of the claims
Oct 13, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 13, 2016
French translation of claims
Oct 13, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 13, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 30, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 30, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 30, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 30, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 30, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 27, 2016
Decision on interlocutory revision
May 11, 2016
Processing of an appeal
Apr 22, 2016
Invitation to pay the shortfall after fee increase
Apr 20, 2016
Processing of an appeal
Apr 13, 2016
Abstract
Apr 13, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 13, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Apr 13, 2016
Claims
Apr 13, 2016
Description
Apr 13, 2016
Statement of grounds
Apr 12, 2016
Abstract
Apr 12, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Apr 12, 2016
Claims
Apr 12, 2016
Description
Apr 12, 2016
Statement of grounds
Mar 17, 2016
Advice of delivery
Feb 24, 2016
Authorisation
Feb 24, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Feb 22, 2016
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Feb 22, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 16, 2016
Notice of appeal
Feb 16, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 12, 2016
Notice of appeal
Feb 12, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 12, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 5, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 5, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 29, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 11, 2016
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Dec 23, 2015
Advice of delivery
Dec 15, 2015
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 15, 2015
Decision to refuse the application (Examining Division)
Dec 15, 2015
Decision to refuse the application (examining division)
Dec 15, 2015
Grounds for the decision (Annex)
Dec 15, 2015
Means of redress
Nov 23, 2015
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2015
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2015
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 5, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 5, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 5, 2015
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 6, 2015
Advice of delivery
Aug 5, 2015
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2015
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 30, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jul 30, 2015
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 30, 2015
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Jun 3, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
May 20, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Nov 24, 2014
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Oct 23, 2014
General enquiry
Jul 11, 2014
General enquiry
Apr 24, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2014
Claims
Apr 24, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 14, 2014
Annex to the communication
Feb 14, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 23, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Apr 12, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2013
Document related to search matters
Apr 12, 2013
Document related to search matters
Apr 12, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2013
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Feb 25, 2013
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Nov 21, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 21, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 21, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 21, 2012
Amended description with annotations
Nov 21, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Nov 21, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2012
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
May 9, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
Mar 16, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 16, 2012
European search opinion
Mar 16, 2012
European search report
Jan 25, 2012
Letter concerning the priority
Jan 25, 2012
Priority document
Jan 25, 2012
Priority document
Dec 30, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 30, 2011
Designation of inventor
Dec 30, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2011
Deficiency in designation of inventor
Dec 14, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Nov 25, 2011
Abstract
Nov 25, 2011
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Nov 25, 2011
Claims
Nov 25, 2011
Description
Nov 25, 2011
Drawings
Nov 25, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2460442

RUDOLPH

Application Number: EP11190713A
Filing Date: Nov 25, 2011
Status: Revoked; Feb 14, 2020
Publication Date: Dec 28, 2016
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