Apparatus For Separating Cards Supplied In A Stack

Patent No. EP2632833 (titled "Apparatus For Separating Cards Supplied In A Stack") was filed by MB Automation on Oct 21, 2011. The application was issued on Jan 21, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BUNDESDRUCKEREI	Oct 21, 2015	MASER

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Nov 29, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Nov 29, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 29, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 16, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 21, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 21, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 2, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 2, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 31, 2023
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 31, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 28, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 25, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 25, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 28, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jun 28, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jun 28, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jun 28, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jun 28, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jun 28, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jun 28, 2023
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Jun 21, 2023
Submission concerning change of proprietor's name
Jun 20, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2023
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jun 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 19, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 19, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jun 19, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jun 16, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2023
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jun 15, 2023
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jun 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 14, 2023
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
May 12, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 12, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 28, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 28, 2022
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Feb 24, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Feb 24, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Feb 24, 2022
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Feb 24, 2022
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Feb 16, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 3, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Sep 10, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Mar 7, 2019
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Dec 20, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 20, 2018
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
May 17, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 16, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2018
Reply to appeal
Nov 10, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 8, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 8, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 8, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 6, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 6, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 6, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 17, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 17, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 10, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Aug 8, 2017
Notice of appeal
Aug 7, 2017
Notice of appeal
Aug 7, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 7, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 27, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 27, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 27, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 27, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 27, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 27, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 27, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 27, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 27, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 27, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 27, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 27, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 30, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 30, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 30, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 30, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 30, 2017
Claims
Jan 30, 2017
Claims
Jan 30, 2017
Claims
Jan 30, 2017
Claims
Jan 30, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 30, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 18, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 18, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 15, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 10, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 10, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 10, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 10, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 10, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 25, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 25, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 29, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 22, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 22, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 22, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 22, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 21, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 21, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 21, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 21, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 23, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 7, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 11, 2014
English translation of the claims
Dec 11, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 11, 2014
French translation of claims
Dec 11, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 2, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 19, 2014
Refund of fees
Nov 19, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Nov 17, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 4, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Nov 4, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Oct 22, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 22, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Aug 19, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 19, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 19, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 19, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jul 8, 2014
Examination started
Feb 10, 2014
Priority search results
Feb 10, 2014
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Jan 22, 2014
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Aug 7, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 6, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 14, 2013
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
May 14, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
May 14, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Apr 26, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 26, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 8, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 11, 2013
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jan 11, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Jan 11, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Jan 11, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jan 11, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jan 11, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jan 11, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jan 11, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jan 11, 2013
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Oct 2, 2012
Notification of election of EPO
Sep 6, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Sep 6, 2012
Notification of receipt of demand
Aug 14, 2012
PCT demand form
Aug 14, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
May 24, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 3, 2012
Copy of the international search report
May 3, 2012
Copy of the international search report
May 3, 2012
Published international application - A1
Mar 23, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 23, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 23, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 21, 2011
Abstract
Oct 21, 2011
Claims
Oct 21, 2011
Description
Oct 21, 2011
Drawings
Oct 21, 2011
Submission concerning representation

EP2632833

MB AUTOMATION

Application Number: EP11788765A
Filing Date: Oct 21, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 2, 2024
Publication Date: Jan 21, 2015
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