Method And Apparatus For Suspending Poultry To Be Slaughtered

Patent No. EP2552223 (titled "Method And Apparatus For Suspending Poultry To Be Slaughtered") was filed by Linco Food Systems on Mar 23, 2011. The application was issued on Nov 12, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MAREL STORK POULTRY PROCESSING	Aug 10, 2015	EP&C

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

Apr 17, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Apr 17, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 12, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 3, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 3, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 3, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 3, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 3, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 3, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 3, 2018
Means of redress
Jan 3, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 3, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 3, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 3, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 1, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 1, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 28, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2017
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Feb 14, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Dec 20, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 19, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 15, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 7, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 7, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 7, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 7, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 27, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 27, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jan 22, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Sep 23, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 23, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 21, 2015
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Sep 21, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 14, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 21, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Aug 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Aug 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 16, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 30, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 30, 2014
French translation of claims
Sep 30, 2014
German translation of the claims
Sep 30, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 2, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 2, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 2, 2014
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 2, 2014
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 12, 2014
Examination started
Aug 22, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2013
Matter concerning the application
Apr 2, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 27, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 9, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 15, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 31, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 31, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 15, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2012
Priority search results
Oct 15, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 15, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Oct 2, 2012
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Oct 2, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Oct 2, 2012
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Aug 3, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 24, 2012
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Apr 24, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Apr 24, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Apr 24, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Apr 24, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Apr 24, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Apr 24, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Apr 24, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Apr 24, 2012
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Mar 5, 2012
Notification of election of EPO
Feb 22, 2012
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Feb 13, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Feb 13, 2012
Notification of receipt of demand
Jan 25, 2012
Abstract
Jan 25, 2012
Abstract
Jan 25, 2012
Document concerning fees and payments
Jan 25, 2012
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Jan 25, 2012
PCT demand form
Jan 25, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jan 25, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jan 25, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Jan 25, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Oct 17, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 29, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Sep 29, 2011
Published international application - A1
Jul 15, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jul 15, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jul 15, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 11, 2011
Abstract
Apr 11, 2011
Claims
Apr 11, 2011
Description
Mar 23, 2011
Abstract
Mar 23, 2011
Claims
Mar 23, 2011
Description
Mar 23, 2011
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EP2552223

LINCO FOOD SYSTEMS

Application Number: EP11713664A
Filing Date: Mar 23, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Apr 13, 2018
Publication Date: Nov 12, 2014
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