Bag For Holding Groceries Containing A Perforated Seam

Patent No. EP2535295 (titled "Bag For Holding Groceries Containing A Perforated Seam") was filed by Papier Mettler on Jun 5, 2008. The application was issued on Aug 27, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
WEBER VERPACKUNGEN	May 27, 2015	RICHARDT

Dossier Documents

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Jul 20, 2023
Refund of fees
Jul 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2023
General enquiry
Apr 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Apr 13, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Apr 13, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Apr 13, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jan 25, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 25, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 25, 2022
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Nov 15, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 15, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 9, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 20, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 20, 2021
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Dec 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 11, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 11, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 8, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Dec 7, 2020
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Oct 12, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2020
Reply to appeal
May 29, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
May 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 2, 2020
Refund of fees
Feb 27, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 27, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 20, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2020
Letter which had not been notified
Feb 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2020
Notice of appeal
Jan 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 13, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 13, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 13, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 13, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 13, 2020
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 13, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 13, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 13, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 13, 2020
Means of redress
Jan 13, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 13, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 13, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 13, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 3, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 3, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 30, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 1, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 1, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 10, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 10, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 10, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 10, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 10, 2018
Decision on the taking of evidence
Oct 10, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2018
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Oct 10, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2018
Summons to give evidence
Feb 22, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 20, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 20, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 20, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2017
Invitation to give notice of appointment of a professional representative and to file an authorisation
Jul 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 29, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 29, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Jun 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 22, 2017
Extension of time limit refused
May 11, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Apr 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2017
Letter to the Legal Division
Dec 22, 2016
Extension of time limit granted
Dec 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2016
Letter to the Legal Division
Oct 19, 2016
Brief communication
Oct 19, 2016
Communication from the Legal Division
Oct 19, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Oct 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2016
Letter to the Legal Division
Sep 6, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 1, 2016
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jul 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 21, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 21, 2016
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Apr 21, 2016
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Apr 21, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 6, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 17, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 11, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 9, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 18, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 9, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 9, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 4, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 1, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 1, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 1, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 27, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 27, 2015
Authorisation
May 27, 2015
Authorisation
May 27, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Notice of opposition
May 27, 2015
Notice of opposition
May 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
May 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
May 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
May 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 29, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 31, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 21, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Jul 17, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2014
English translation of the claims
Jul 17, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 17, 2014
French translation of claims
Jul 17, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 27, 2014
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 27, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 27, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 27, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 27, 2014
Text intended for grant
Feb 24, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jan 24, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jan 20, 2014
Description
Jan 20, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2014
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Sep 20, 2013
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 20, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 20, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 20, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 20, 2013
Text intended for grant
Jul 26, 2013
Examination started
Apr 23, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2013
Priority search results
Apr 23, 2013
Priority search results
Apr 23, 2013
Priority search results
Apr 23, 2013
Priority search results
Apr 23, 2013
Priority search results
Apr 23, 2013
Priority search results
Apr 23, 2013
Priority search results
Apr 23, 2013
Priority search results
Apr 23, 2013
Priority search results
Apr 23, 2013
Priority search results
Apr 23, 2013
Priority search results
Apr 23, 2013
Priority search results
Apr 23, 2013
Priority search results
Apr 23, 2013
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Feb 27, 2013
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Feb 22, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 22, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 22, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 22, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 22, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 22, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 22, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 22, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Feb 22, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Feb 20, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 20, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 20, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 20, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 20, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 20, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 20, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 20, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Feb 20, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Jan 2, 2013
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Nov 21, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
Nov 15, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 15, 2012
European search opinion
Nov 15, 2012
European search report
Nov 8, 2012
Modified abstract
Oct 16, 2012
Drawings
Oct 16, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 16, 2012
Reply to the invitation to remedy deficiencies
Oct 12, 2012
Drawings
Oct 12, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 12, 2012
Reply to the invitation to remedy deficiencies
Sep 27, 2012
Deficiencies in application documents - annex C
Sep 26, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 26, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 21, 2012
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 21, 2012
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 21, 2012
Matter concerning the application
Sep 21, 2012
Matter concerning the application
Sep 19, 2012
Annex
Sep 19, 2012
Annex
Sep 19, 2012
Annex
Sep 19, 2012
Matter concerning the application
Sep 3, 2012
Designation of inventor
Sep 3, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
Aug 31, 2012
Designation of inventor
Aug 31, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
Jul 31, 2012
Deficiency in designation of inventor
Jul 18, 2012
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jul 16, 2012
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jul 16, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 9, 2012
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Jun 19, 2012
Abstract
Jun 19, 2012
Claims
Jun 19, 2012
Description
Jun 19, 2012
Drawings
Jun 19, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent
Jun 15, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent
Jun 15, 2012
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language
Sep 1, 2008
Priority document

EP2535295

PAPIER METTLER

Application Number: EP12004536A
Filing Date: Jun 5, 2008
Status: Revoked; Apr 15, 2022
Publication Date: Aug 27, 2014
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Bag For Holding Groceries Containing A Perforated Seam

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