Improved Milking Apparatus And System

Patent No. EP2579705 (titled "Improved Milking Apparatus And System") was filed by GEA Farm on Jun 14, 2011. The application was issued on Aug 10, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
DELAVAL HOLDING	Sep 26, 2019	BENNETT

Dossier Documents

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Jul 14, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 14, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 8, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 1, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 1, 2022
French translation of claims
Jul 1, 2022
German translation of the claims
Jul 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Apr 13, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 13, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 11, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Apr 4, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 27, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 25, 2022
Refund of fees
Mar 23, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 23, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jan 25, 2022
Refund of fees
Jan 18, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 18, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2022
Notice of appeal
Dec 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 29, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 29, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 29, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2021
Means of redress
Nov 29, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 29, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 29, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 29, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 16, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Sep 14, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jul 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jul 12, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jul 12, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Jan 5, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Dec 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jun 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 15, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 15, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 15, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 15, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 10, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 13, 2020
Document concerning representation
Oct 11, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 11, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 2, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 26, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 26, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Sep 26, 2019
International publication of the international search report
Sep 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 26, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 29, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 22, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 6, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 6, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2018
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Sep 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 5, 2018
French translation of claims
Sep 5, 2018
German translation of the claims
Sep 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 15, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 15, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 15, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 15, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 19, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 13, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 3, 2017
Claims
Aug 3, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 12, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 6, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 6, 2017
Annex to the communication
Feb 6, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 20, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Oct 20, 2016
Description
Oct 20, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 24, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 18, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 22, 2016
Annex to a communication
Apr 22, 2016
Annex to the communication
Apr 22, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 16, 2015
Claims
Dec 16, 2015
Description
Dec 16, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 14, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 7, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 12, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jun 12, 2015
Communication from Examining division including search results r.164(2)(b) EPC
Jun 12, 2015
Search results under rule 164(2)(b) EPC
May 29, 2015
Search started
Apr 1, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 1, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 2, 2015
Annex to the communication
Feb 2, 2015
Communication from the examining division with an Invitation to pay a search fee(s)
Jan 26, 2015
Examination started
Nov 5, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Nov 5, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Dec 11, 2013
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Oct 11, 2013
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jun 26, 2013
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 26, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 26, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 29, 2013
Refund of fees
Apr 4, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 20, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 22, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Feb 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 15, 2013
Notice on debiting of fees
Jan 11, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 3, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 16, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 2, 2012
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Sep 27, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Sep 27, 2012
International publication of the international search report
Jul 13, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jul 13, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jul 13, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 29, 2012
Abstract
Feb 29, 2012
Claims
Feb 29, 2012
Description
Feb 29, 2012
Drawings
Feb 29, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Feb 1, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 1, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 12, 2012
Published international application - A2

EP2579705

GEA FARM

Application Number: EP11803855A
Filing Date: Jun 14, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 8, 2022
Publication Date: Aug 10, 2022
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