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Filter Rod Production Machine And Method For Operating A Filter Rod Production Machine In The Tobacco Processing Industry

Patent No. EP2641481 (titled "Filter Rod Production Machine And Method For Operating A Filter Rod Production Machine In The Tobacco Processing Industry") was filed by Hauni Maschinenbau on Mar 13, 2013. The application was issued on May 11, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
G.D S.P.A.	Feb 2, 2017	MACCAGNAN

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Jan 22, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jan 22, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 17, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 8, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 8, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 8, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 8, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 8, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 8, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 8, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 8, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 8, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 8, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 8, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 8, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 4, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 4, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 4, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 4, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 4, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 4, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 24, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 24, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 9, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 2, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 2, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 1, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 16, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 7, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 12, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 14, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2016
English translation of the claims
Mar 9, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 9, 2016
French translation of claims
Mar 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 22, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 22, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 22, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 22, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 2, 2015
Examination started
Sep 28, 2015
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Sep 21, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Mar 20, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 20, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 20, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 20, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Mar 20, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Mar 20, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Aug 28, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Aug 1, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Jul 4, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 4, 2013
European search opinion
Jul 4, 2013
European search report
Jun 28, 2013
Modified abstract
May 6, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 6, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 6, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 15, 2013
Letter concerning the priority
Mar 15, 2013
Priority document
Mar 13, 2013
Abstract
Mar 13, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Mar 13, 2013
Claims
Mar 13, 2013
Description
Mar 13, 2013
Designation of inventor
Mar 13, 2013
Designation of inventor
Mar 13, 2013
Designation of inventor
Mar 13, 2013
Drawings
Mar 13, 2013
Priority search results
Mar 13, 2013
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2641481

HAUNI MASCHINENBAU

Application Number: EP13158885
Filing Date: Mar 13, 2013
Publication Date: May 11, 2016
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