Energy Saving Brewing Method

Patent No. EP2575433 (titled "Energy Saving Brewing Method") was filed by Carlsberg Breweries on May 31, 2011. The application was issued on Sep 7, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ARBEITSGEMEINSSCHAFT BAUERLICHE LANDWIRTSCHAFT ABLARBEITSGEM DER UMWELTBE DER GLIEDKIRCHEN DER EVANGELISCHEN KIRCHE IN DE	Jun 6, 2017	-
PRIVATBRAUEREI HIRT VERTRIEB	Jun 1, 2017	WAGNER

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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Aug 18, 2026
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 18, 2026
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 18, 2026
Decision rejecting the opposition
Aug 18, 2026
Decision rejecting the opposition
Aug 18, 2026
Decision rejecting the opposition
Aug 18, 2026
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 18, 2026
Means of redress
Aug 18, 2026
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 18, 2026
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 18, 2026
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2026
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2026
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 11, 2026
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 17, 2026
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2026
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2026
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2026
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2026
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2026
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2026
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 11, 2026
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Mar 11, 2026
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Mar 11, 2026
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Mar 11, 2026
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Mar 11, 2026
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Mar 11, 2026
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2026
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2026
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2026
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2025
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 19, 2025
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 19, 2025
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2025
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2025
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2025
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2025
Refund of fees
Jun 17, 2025
Refund of fees
Jun 11, 2025
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jun 11, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jun 11, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jun 11, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Apr 14, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 14, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 14, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 14, 2025
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Apr 7, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 4, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2025
Request for correction
Apr 1, 2025
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Apr 1, 2025
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Apr 1, 2025
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Apr 1, 2025
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Mar 31, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 24, 2025
Communication (no form)
Mar 24, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 24, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 20, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 20, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 18, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 18, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 17, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 13, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 25, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 24, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2025
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 24, 2025
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 24, 2025
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 24, 2025
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 24, 2025
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Feb 24, 2025
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Feb 24, 2025
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Feb 24, 2025
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Feb 24, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 24, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 24, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 24, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 21, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 17, 2025
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 14, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 14, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 10, 2025
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Feb 10, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 7, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2025
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 22, 2025
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jan 22, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 13, 2024
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Sep 11, 2024
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Apr 2, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 26, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jan 19, 2024
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 4, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 31, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 31, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 31, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 31, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Mar 31, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Mar 31, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Mar 31, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2023
Reply to appeal
Nov 22, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 22, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 22, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 16, 2022
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 16, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 16, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 16, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 14, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 30, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 30, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 29, 2022
Notice of appeal
Sep 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Sep 20, 2022
Notice of appeal
Sep 15, 2022
Notice of appeal
Sep 2, 2022
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Aug 9, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 27, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 27, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 27, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 27, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 27, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 27, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 27, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 27, 2022
Means of redress
Jul 27, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 27, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 27, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 27, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 27, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 27, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 10, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 6, 2022
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
Apr 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Mar 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Mar 9, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Mar 9, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Mar 9, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Mar 9, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 9, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 8, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 8, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 8, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 8, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 8, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2020
Letter which had not been notified
Jul 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 11, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 17, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 12, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jun 27, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 27, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2018
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 3, 2018
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2018
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Nov 30, 2018
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 3, 2018
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Aug 3, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 30, 2018
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Apr 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 23, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 23, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 23, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 30, 2017
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Sep 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2017
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Aug 7, 2017
Authorisation
Aug 7, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jul 31, 2017
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Jul 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 22, 2017
Invitation to file an authorisation
Jun 21, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 7, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 7, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jun 6, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 6, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 6, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 6, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jun 6, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jun 6, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jun 6, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jun 6, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 6, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jun 6, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jun 1, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 21, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Dec 8, 2016
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Dec 5, 2016
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 11, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
May 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 10, 2016
French translation of claims
May 10, 2016
German translation of the claims
May 10, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 14, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Jan 7, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 7, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 7, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 7, 2016
Text intended for grant
Oct 23, 2014
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Apr 7, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 7, 2014
Claims
Apr 7, 2014
Converted Sequence Listing
Apr 7, 2014
Description
Apr 7, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 7, 2014
Sequence listing
Nov 27, 2013
Annex to the communication
Nov 27, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 18, 2013
Examination started
Jul 30, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Mar 13, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 23, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 21, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 21, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 21, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 21, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 21, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 16, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jan 3, 2013
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jan 3, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Dec 20, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 20, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 20, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Dec 20, 2012
Annex
Dec 20, 2012
Annex
Dec 20, 2012
Certificate of deposit of biological material
Dec 20, 2012
Certificate of deposit of biological material
Dec 20, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 9, 2012
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Nov 9, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Nov 9, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Nov 9, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Nov 9, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Nov 9, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Nov 9, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Nov 9, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Nov 9, 2012
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Oct 30, 2012
Despatch of copy of consultation
Oct 30, 2012
Result of consultation
Oct 30, 2012
Separate sheet with IPEA428
Oct 12, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 5, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Oct 5, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Oct 5, 2012
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/429
Oct 2, 2012
Despatch of copy of consultation
Oct 2, 2012
Result of consultation
Oct 2, 2012
Separate sheet with IPEA428
Aug 29, 2012
Document concerning fees and payments
Aug 29, 2012
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Aug 28, 2012
Notification of election of EPO
Jul 27, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jul 27, 2012
Notification of receipt of demand
Jul 19, 2012
Document concerning fees and payments
Jul 19, 2012
PCT demand form
Jul 19, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jul 19, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jun 7, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jun 7, 2012
International publication of the international search report
Apr 20, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Apr 20, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Apr 20, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 28, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 12, 2011
Letter concerning biological material
Dec 8, 2011
Published international application - A2
Oct 17, 2011
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Oct 11, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change
May 31, 2011
Abstract
May 31, 2011
Annex
May 31, 2011
Annex
May 31, 2011
Claims
May 31, 2011
Description
May 31, 2011
Drawings

EP2575433

CARLSBERG BREWERIES

Application Number: EP11729247A
Filing Date: May 31, 2011
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Jul 26, 2022
Publication Date: Sep 7, 2016
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EP2575433