Method And Device For Filling And Sealing Pharmaceutical Objects

Patent No. EP2570350 (titled "Method And Device For Filling And Sealing Pharmaceutical Objects") was filed by Groninger on Aug 7, 2012. The application was issued on Feb 24, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BAUSCH STROBEL MASCHINENFABRIK	Nov 23, 2016	TIESMEYER

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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Nov 6, 2019
Refund of fees
Nov 4, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 4, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Oct 29, 2019
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Oct 29, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Sep 4, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 4, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 29, 2019
Notice of appeal
Aug 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 10, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 4, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 4, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 4, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 4, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 4, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 4, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 4, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 4, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 4, 2019
Means of redress
Jul 4, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 4, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 4, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 4, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 2, 2019
Authorisation
Jan 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 2, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2019
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 21, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2018
Annex to the communication
Nov 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 31, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 31, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 31, 2018
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Oct 29, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 29, 2018
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 29, 2018
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 29, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Sep 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 5, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2018
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2017
Annex to the communication
Nov 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 6, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 6, 2017
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Nov 6, 2017
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Nov 6, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Sep 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Aug 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 8, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 31, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 31, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Jul 31, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
May 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 22, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 12, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 12, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 28, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 23, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 23, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 23, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 23, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 23, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 23, 2016
Citation for the examination procedure
Nov 23, 2016
Citation for the examination procedure
Nov 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 23, 2016
Notice of opposition
Nov 23, 2016
Notice of opposition
Nov 23, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Nov 23, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Nov 23, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Nov 23, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Nov 23, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 28, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 14, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2015
English translation of the claims
Dec 14, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 14, 2015
French translation of claims
Aug 20, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 20, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 20, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 20, 2015
Text intended for grant
Feb 10, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 10, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Feb 10, 2015
Claims
Feb 10, 2015
Description
Feb 10, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 1, 2014
Annex to the communication
Oct 1, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 18, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 18, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 18, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jun 18, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jun 18, 2014
Claims
Jun 18, 2014
Claims
Jun 18, 2014
Description
Jun 18, 2014
Description
Jun 18, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 21, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
May 15, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 7, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jan 7, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 4, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Dec 20, 2013
Examination started
Sep 3, 2013
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Aug 20, 2013
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Aug 2, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 2, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Aug 2, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Aug 2, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
May 28, 2013
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
May 28, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 22, 2013
General authorisation
May 22, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 25, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Mar 15, 2013
Invitation to file an authorisation
Mar 2, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 20, 2013
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
Oct 8, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 14, 2012
Letter concerning the priority
Aug 14, 2012
Priority document
Aug 13, 2012
Letter concerning fees and payments
Aug 13, 2012
Matter concerning the application
Aug 7, 2012
Abstract
Aug 7, 2012
Authorisation
Aug 7, 2012
Claims
Aug 7, 2012
Description
Aug 7, 2012
Drawings
Aug 7, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2570350

GRONINGER

Application Number: EP12005714A
Filing Date: Aug 7, 2012
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 1, 2019
Publication Date: Feb 24, 2016
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