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Method And Device For Tempering The Flow Of An Injection Moulding Tool

Patent No. EP2602085 (titled "Method And Device For Tempering The Flow Of An Injection Moulding Tool") was filed by Wenz Kunststoff GmbH & Co. KG on Dec 8, 2011. The application was issued on Nov 25, 2015.

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ENGEL AUSTRIA	Aug 25, 2016	TORGGLER & HOFMANN INNSBRUCK
GWK GESELLSCHAFT WARME KALTETECHNIK	Aug 10, 2016	KOCHLING

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

Aug 7, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Aug 7, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 2, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 23, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 23, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 23, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 23, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 23, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 23, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 23, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 23, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 23, 2019
Means of redress
Apr 23, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 23, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 23, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 23, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 19, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 19, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jul 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jul 5, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 27, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2018
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jun 20, 2018
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jun 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 19, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 19, 2018
Decision on the taking of evidence
Jun 19, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2018
Summons to give evidence
May 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 7, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 13, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 12, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 12, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 10, 2017
Decision on the taking of evidence
Oct 10, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Summons to give evidence
Oct 9, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 9, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 9, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 9, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 9, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 9, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2017
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Oct 5, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2017
Withdrawal of an opposition
Aug 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 16, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 7, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 7, 2017
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Apr 7, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2017
Non-scannable object
Mar 20, 2017
Non-scannable object
Mar 20, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 17, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 17, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 25, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 29, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 29, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 29, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 31, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Notice of opposition
Aug 25, 2016
Notice of opposition
Aug 25, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 10, 2016
Authorisation
Aug 10, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2016
Notice of opposition
Aug 10, 2016
Notice of opposition
Nov 26, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 29, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 7, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2015
English translation of the claims
Oct 7, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 7, 2015
French translation of claims
Aug 14, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 14, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 14, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 14, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jun 15, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 15, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Jun 15, 2015
Claims
Jun 15, 2015
Description
Jun 15, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 20, 2015
Annex to the communication
Mar 20, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 13, 2015
Examination started
Jan 8, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jun 18, 2014
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jun 17, 2013
Information about publication, reminder payment of designation fee, response to extended European search report, if applicable
May 15, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Dec 1, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 1, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 1, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Nov 30, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 30, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
May 8, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 8, 2012
European search opinion
May 8, 2012
European search report
Dec 22, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 8, 2011
Abstract
Dec 8, 2011
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Dec 8, 2011
Claims
Dec 8, 2011
Description
Dec 8, 2011
Designation of inventor
Dec 8, 2011
Drawings
Dec 8, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2602085

WENZ KUNSTSTOFF GMBH & CO. KG

Application Number: EP11192676A
Filing Date: Dec 8, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Aug 9, 2019
Publication Date: Nov 25, 2015
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