Method For Cooking A Food Item Using Steam

Patent No. EP2537418 (titled "Method For Cooking A Food Item Using Steam") was filed by V ZUG on Jun 5, 2012. The application was issued on Nov 14, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MIELE & CIE. KG	Mar 17, 2016	-

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.

Date
Description

Oct 18, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 18, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 12, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2018
English translation of the claims
Oct 2, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 2, 2018
French translation of claims
Oct 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jun 25, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 18, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Apr 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 4, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 4, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 4, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 4, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 4, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 4, 2018
Means of redress
Apr 4, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 4, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 21, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 22, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 3, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 3, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 3, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jan 3, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jan 3, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jan 3, 2018
Claims
Jan 3, 2018
Claims
Jan 3, 2018
Claims
Jan 3, 2018
Description
Jan 3, 2018
Description
Jan 3, 2018
Description
Jan 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 23, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 23, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 6, 2017
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Oct 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 12, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 12, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 12, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 12, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 7, 2016
Non-scannable object
Sep 7, 2016
Non-scannable object
Aug 3, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 3, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 25, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 6, 2016
Request for documents
Apr 26, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 26, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 21, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 24, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 17, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 17, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 17, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 17, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 17, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 21, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
May 4, 2015
English translation of the claims
May 4, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 4, 2015
French translation of claims
May 4, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 20, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 6, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 6, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 6, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 6, 2015
Text intended for grant
Oct 10, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 10, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Oct 10, 2014
Claims
Oct 10, 2014
Description
Oct 10, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 17, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jul 17, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 17, 2014
Examination started
Apr 12, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 17, 2013
Priority search results
Sep 17, 2013
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Jul 15, 2013
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jun 24, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 24, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Jan 11, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Nov 28, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
Nov 15, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 15, 2012
Document annexed to the Extended European Search Report
Nov 15, 2012
European search opinion
Nov 15, 2012
European search report
Jun 5, 2012
Abstract
Jun 5, 2012
Claims
Jun 5, 2012
Description
Jun 5, 2012
Designation of inventor
Jun 5, 2012
Drawings
Jun 5, 2012
Priority document
Jun 5, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2537418

V ZUG

Application Number: EP12004268A
Filing Date: Jun 5, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 12, 2018
Publication Date: Nov 14, 2018
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