Advanced Heating Device

Patent No. EP2592981 (titled "Advanced Heating Device") was filed by Nestec on Jun 24, 2011. The application was issued on Feb 24, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KRUGER	Feb 13, 2015	LOOCK

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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Feb 24, 2021
Refund of fees
Jan 28, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 28, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 22, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2021
French translation of claims
Jan 15, 2021
German translation of the claims
Jan 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 17, 2020
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 17, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 17, 2020
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 10, 2020
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 8, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 5, 2020
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Aug 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 18, 2020
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Aug 18, 2020
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Aug 18, 2020
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jul 9, 2020
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 9, 2020
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 9, 2020
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Jun 8, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 3, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 27, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 25, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 25, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 20, 2020
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Nov 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 22, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 19, 2019
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 30, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Jun 13, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 12, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 11, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 7, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 31, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 23, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 18, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 7, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jan 10, 2018
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Jan 10, 2018
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Jan 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 4, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Dec 1, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 28, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 28, 2017
Claims
Nov 28, 2017
Claims
Nov 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2017
Reply to appeal
Aug 25, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 25, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 2, 2017
Claims
Aug 2, 2017
Claims
Aug 2, 2017
Claims
Aug 2, 2017
Claims
Aug 2, 2017
Claims
Aug 2, 2017
Claims
Aug 2, 2017
Claims
Aug 2, 2017
Claims
Aug 2, 2017
Claims
Aug 2, 2017
Claims
Aug 2, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 30, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 30, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2017
Notice of appeal
Jun 19, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Jun 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2017
Notice of appeal
Apr 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 12, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 12, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 12, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 12, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 12, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 12, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 12, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 12, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 14, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 29, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 27, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 2, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 29, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 29, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 29, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 29, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 20, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 13, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Aug 10, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 29, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 24, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 24, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 20, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 13, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2014
Refund of fees
May 16, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 17, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 7, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 7, 2014
French translation of claims
Apr 7, 2014
German translation of the claims
Apr 7, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 19, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 19, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 19, 2013
Text intended for grant
Nov 27, 2013
Examination started
Sep 10, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Apr 24, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 28, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Feb 26, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 26, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 26, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 21, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Feb 6, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 11, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 23, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 7, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 19, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jan 19, 2012
Published international application - A1
Aug 12, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 12, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 12, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jun 24, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2011
Abstract
Jun 24, 2011
Claims
Jun 24, 2011
Description
Jun 24, 2011
Drawings
Jun 24, 2011
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Jun 24, 2011
Submission concerning representation

EP2592981

NESTEC

Application Number: EP11727180A
Filing Date: Jun 24, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 22, 2021
Publication Date: Feb 24, 2021
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