Packs, In Particular For Cigarettes, And Method And Apparatus For Producing Said Packs

Patent No. EP2509889 (titled "Packs, In Particular For Cigarettes, And Method And Apparatus For Producing Said Packs") was filed by Focke on Oct 20, 2010. The application was issued on Feb 17, 2021.

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
G.D S.P.A.	Oct 6, 2015	BIANCIARDI
G.D S.P.A.	Oct 5, 2015	MACCAGNAN

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Jan 21, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 21, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 21, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 15, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2021
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 4, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2021
English translation of the claims
Jan 4, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 4, 2021
French translation of claims
Jan 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 8, 2020
Communication of bibliographic data
Oct 8, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 8, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 8, 2020
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 30, 2020
Refund of fees
Sep 30, 2020
Refund of fees
Sep 29, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 29, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 29, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 29, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 29, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 29, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 29, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Sep 29, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Sep 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Sep 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 24, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Sep 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 4, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 4, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 4, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 4, 2020
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Aug 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 11, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 11, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 11, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 6, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Aug 6, 2020
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Jun 18, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 18, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 14, 2020
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Apr 14, 2020
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Apr 14, 2020
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Sep 10, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 10, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 16, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 16, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 11, 2018
Claims
Apr 11, 2018
Claims
Apr 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 11, 2018
Reply to appeal
Feb 14, 2018
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Feb 14, 2018
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Feb 14, 2018
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Feb 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 4, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 4, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 4, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 4, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 8, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 8, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 7, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 7, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2017
Notice of appeal
Jul 26, 2017
Notice of appeal
Jul 26, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 26, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Jun 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 17, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 17, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 17, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 17, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 17, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 17, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 17, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 17, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 17, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 17, 2017
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
May 17, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 17, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 17, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 13, 2017
Non-scannable object
Apr 13, 2017
Non-scannable object
Apr 11, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 30, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 28, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 16, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Oct 11, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 27, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 23, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 23, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 20, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 19, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 16, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 16, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 16, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 16, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 16, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 5, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 26, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 20, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 11, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 11, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 11, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2016
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Oct 12, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 9, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 6, 2015
Claims
Oct 6, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 6, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 5, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 5, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 11, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 28, 2014
English translation of the claims
Nov 28, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 28, 2014
French translation of claims
Nov 27, 2014
English translation of the claims
Nov 27, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 27, 2014
French translation of claims
Oct 30, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 30, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 6, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 25, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 25, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 25, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 25, 2014
Text intended for grant
Sep 14, 2013
Claims
Sep 14, 2013
Description
Sep 14, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 13, 2013
Claims
Sep 13, 2013
Description
Sep 13, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 17, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jun 17, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 22, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Jan 22, 2013
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jan 16, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 16, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 16, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 16, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Jan 16, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Jan 16, 2013
Citation filed by a third party
Jan 16, 2013
Citation filed by a third party
Jan 16, 2013
Citation filed by a third party
Jan 16, 2013
Citation filed by a third party
Jan 16, 2013
Citation filed by a third party
Jan 16, 2013
Observations by third parties
Jan 16, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jan 16, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jan 16, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jan 16, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jan 16, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jan 16, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jan 16, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jan 16, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jan 16, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jan 16, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jan 16, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jan 15, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 15, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 15, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 15, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Jan 15, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Sep 19, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 20, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Aug 9, 2012
Matter concerning the application
Jul 17, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 27, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 2, 2012
Priority search results
Jun 2, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 20, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 5, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 5, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 16, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Jun 16, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Jun 16, 2011
Published international application - A1
Feb 21, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 21, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 21, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 20, 2010
Abstract
Oct 20, 2010
Claims
Oct 20, 2010
Description
Oct 20, 2010
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EP2509889

FOCKE

Application Number: EP10781817A
Filing Date: Oct 20, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 15, 2021
Publication Date: Feb 17, 2021
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Packs, In Particular For Cigarettes, And Method And Apparatus For Producing Said Packs

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