An Apparatus For Treating A Product

Patent No. EP2629934 (titled "An Apparatus For Treating A Product") was filed by Mingot on Oct 10, 2011. The application was issued on Apr 6, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
WALTHER TROWAL	Apr 23, 2015	BROTZ

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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Mar 11, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 11, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 4, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 18, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 18, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 16, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2022
Claims
Feb 16, 2022
Description
Feb 16, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Feb 16, 2022
French translation of claims
Feb 16, 2022
German translation of the claims
Feb 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 11, 2022
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jan 13, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Jan 13, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jan 13, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Jan 10, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 30, 2021
Refund of fees
Nov 26, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 26, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 26, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 26, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Nov 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Nov 16, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 16, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 13, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 13, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 13, 2021
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Jun 4, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
May 28, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
May 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 5, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 4, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 4, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2021
Authorisation
Feb 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 1, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 26, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Nov 26, 2020
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Aug 24, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 21, 2018
Claims
Aug 21, 2018
Claims
Aug 21, 2018
Claims
Aug 21, 2018
Claims
Aug 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2018
Reply to appeal
Apr 23, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Apr 23, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 23, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 16, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 23, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 23, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 19, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 19, 2018
Notice of appeal
Feb 16, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 16, 2018
Notice of appeal
Feb 16, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jan 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 6, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 6, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 6, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 6, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 6, 2017
Means of redress
Dec 6, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 6, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 3, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 4, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 4, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2017
Non-scannable object
Sep 4, 2017
Non-scannable object
Sep 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 15, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 15, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 4, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 4, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 4, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2015
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 8, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Sep 3, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
May 29, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 29, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 8, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 23, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 23, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 23, 2015
Authorisation
Apr 23, 2015
Authorisation
Apr 23, 2015
Claims
Apr 23, 2015
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 23, 2015
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 23, 2015
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 23, 2015
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 23, 2015
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 23, 2015
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 23, 2015
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 23, 2015
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 23, 2015
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 23, 2015
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 23, 2015
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 23, 2015
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 23, 2015
Description
Apr 23, 2015
Drawings
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-scannable object
Apr 23, 2015
Non-scannable object
Apr 23, 2015
Non-scannable object
Apr 23, 2015
Non-scannable object
Apr 23, 2015
Non-scannable object
Apr 23, 2015
Non-scannable object
Apr 23, 2015
Non-scannable object
Apr 23, 2015
Non-scannable object
Apr 23, 2015
Non-scannable object
Apr 23, 2015
Non-scannable object
Apr 23, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 23, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 23, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 23, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 23, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 23, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 25, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 26, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 11, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 11, 2014
French translation of claims
Jun 11, 2014
German translation of the claims
Feb 12, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 12, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 12, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 12, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jan 23, 2014
Examination started
Dec 13, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 13, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Dec 13, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 1, 2013
Authorisation
Jul 1, 2013
Matter concerning the application
Jun 3, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 24, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
May 2, 2013
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
May 2, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
May 2, 2013
Reply to International Search Opinion
Apr 19, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 1, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 20, 2012
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Nov 20, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Nov 20, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Nov 20, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Nov 20, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Nov 20, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Nov 20, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Nov 20, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Nov 20, 2012
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Sep 24, 2012
Notification of election of EPO
Sep 18, 2012
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Sep 4, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Aug 13, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Aug 13, 2012
Notification of receipt of demand
Aug 7, 2012
Document concerning fees and payments
Aug 7, 2012
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Aug 7, 2012
PCT demand form
Jul 5, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jul 5, 2012
International publication of the international search report
May 31, 2012
Submission concerning representation
May 24, 2012
Submission concerning representation
May 21, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 15, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 15, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 15, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 26, 2012
Published international application - A2
Dec 5, 2011
Abstract
Dec 5, 2011
Claims
Dec 5, 2011
Description
Dec 5, 2011
Drawings
Dec 5, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Dec 2, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change

EP2629934

MINGOT

Application Number: EP11799114A
Filing Date: Oct 10, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 4, 2022
Publication Date: Apr 6, 2022
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