Method And Machine For Producing Paperless Filter Rods For Smoking Articles

Patent No. EP2636321 (titled "Method And Machine For Producing Paperless Filter Rods For Smoking Articles") was filed by Montrade on Mar 5, 2013. The application was issued on Oct 1, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HAUNI MASCHINENBAU	Jun 30, 2015	SOLLMANN

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Jun 14, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 1, 2022
Communication about missing proof of delivery
May 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
May 3, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 3, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 14, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Feb 14, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Feb 14, 2022
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Jan 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 7, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 23, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 23, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 13, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 13, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Feb 25, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Feb 22, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Feb 18, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Nov 18, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Oct 25, 2019
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Oct 25, 2019
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Jul 4, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jul 4, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 26, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 8, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 5, 2018
Reply to appeal
May 2, 2018
Annex to the communication
May 2, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 2, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 2, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 23, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Feb 15, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 9, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 9, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 9, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 7, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 7, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 7, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2018
Request for correction
Jan 26, 2018
Request for correction
Dec 4, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 4, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 28, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 28, 2017
Notice of appeal
Nov 28, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 27, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Nov 24, 2017
Notice of appeal
Nov 24, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 24, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 29, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 29, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 29, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 29, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 29, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Sep 29, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 29, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Sep 29, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Sep 29, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 29, 2017
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Sep 29, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 11, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jul 3, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 28, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 11, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 10, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 10, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 9, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 19, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 19, 2017
Decision on the taking of evidence
Jan 19, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 19, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 19, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 19, 2017
Summons to give evidence
Dec 15, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Aug 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2016
Non-scannable object
Aug 1, 2016
Non-scannable object
Aug 1, 2016
Non-scannable object
Aug 1, 2016
Non-scannable object
Jul 28, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 28, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2016
Request concerning representative opponent
Jun 7, 2016
Request for change of name -opponent
Feb 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2015
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 4, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Dec 3, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 3, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Nov 23, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 30, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 30, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 9, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 9, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Aug 7, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 7, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 27, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 9, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 6, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 6, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2015
Non-scannable object
Jul 2, 2015
Non-scannable object
Jul 2, 2015
Non-scannable object
Jul 2, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 2, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 1, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 1, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 30, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 30, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Non-scannable object
Jun 30, 2015
Non-scannable object
Jun 30, 2015
Non-scannable object
Jun 30, 2015
Non-scannable object
Jun 30, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jun 30, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jun 30, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jun 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 2, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 4, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 25, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 25, 2014
French translation of claims
Aug 25, 2014
German translation of the claims
Aug 25, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 20, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 20, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 20, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 20, 2014
Text intended for grant
Mar 26, 2014
Examination started
Mar 17, 2014
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Mar 17, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 10, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2014
Authorisation
Mar 10, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 16, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Aug 14, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
May 27, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 27, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 27, 2013
Refund of fees
May 23, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 23, 2013
European search opinion
May 23, 2013
European search report
May 2, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Apr 29, 2013
Letter concerning the priority
Apr 29, 2013
Priority document
Mar 5, 2013
Abstract
Mar 5, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Mar 5, 2013
Claims
Mar 5, 2013
Description
Mar 5, 2013
Designation of inventor
Mar 5, 2013
Designation of inventor
Mar 5, 2013
Drawings
Mar 5, 2013
Request for grant of a European patent
Mar 5, 2013
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language

EP2636321

MONTRADE

Application Number: EP13157883A
Filing Date: Mar 5, 2013
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 17, 2022
Publication Date: Oct 1, 2014
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