Sealed Container For Foodstuffs

Patent No. EP2643238 (titled "Sealed Container For Foodstuffs") was filed by Faerch Plast on Nov 25, 2010. The application was issued on Feb 8, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
STUDIO AUSSERER	Feb 27, 2017	AUSSERER
INGENIUM	Feb 21, 2017	MURGITROYD

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

Jan 12, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 12, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 12, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 9, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 2, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 2, 2023
French translation of claims
Jan 2, 2023
German translation of the claims
Jan 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 7, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Sep 26, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Sep 23, 2022
Advice of delivery
Sep 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
Sep 12, 2022
Advice of delivery
Sep 8, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Sep 8, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Sep 8, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Sep 8, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jul 13, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 13, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 13, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 13, 2022
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Jun 8, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 8, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jun 2, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jun 2, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jun 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 4, 2022
Letter which had not been notified
Mar 16, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 3, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Mar 3, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Mar 3, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Oct 26, 2021
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Oct 26, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 26, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jun 7, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 7, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 6, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
May 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 28, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 28, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 28, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Apr 26, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Apr 26, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Apr 22, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Dec 11, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 11, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 11, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 10, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 10, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 23, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 23, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 23, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 23, 2020
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Sep 8, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 6, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 6, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 6, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 3, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jun 30, 2020
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Apr 15, 2020
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Apr 15, 2020
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Apr 15, 2020
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Jan 3, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 10, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 10, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 4, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 29, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 29, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 26, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 26, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 26, 2019
Claims
Aug 26, 2019
Claims
Aug 26, 2019
Claims
Aug 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2019
Reply to appeal
Apr 24, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 24, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 16, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 16, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 16, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 16, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 16, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 16, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 16, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 16, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 16, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 16, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 16, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 16, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 16, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 16, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 21, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 21, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 21, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 15, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Feb 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jan 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 20, 2018
Annex to a communication
Dec 20, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 20, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 20, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex)
Dec 20, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 20, 2018
Means of redress
Dec 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 20, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 12, 2018
Patent document filed by a Third party
Nov 12, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 1, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 1, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 15, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2018
Authorisation
Sep 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 19, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2018
Claims
Sep 12, 2018
Claims
Sep 12, 2018
Claims
Sep 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2018
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Sep 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 10, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 29, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
May 29, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 29, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
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
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 25, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 31, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 31, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 31, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 2, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 27, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 27, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Feb 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Feb 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Feb 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Feb 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 21, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Feb 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Feb 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Feb 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Feb 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 25, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 29, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 11, 2016
French translation of claims
Apr 11, 2016
German translation of the claims
Apr 11, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 29, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 29, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 29, 2016
Text intended for grant
Feb 22, 2016
Examination started
Apr 3, 2014
Decision to allow further processing
Mar 17, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2014
Request for further processing
Mar 12, 2014
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Mar 10, 2014
Claim deemed abandoned
Jan 16, 2014
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jan 16, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 16, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 13, 2014
General authorisation
Jan 13, 2014
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Jan 8, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 8, 2014
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Dec 9, 2013
Indication of deficiencies in a request for entry of a change in personal particulars and invitation to correct them
Dec 2, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 24, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 22, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 22, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 19, 2013
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
Jun 13, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 5, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
May 31, 2012
Copy of the international search report
May 31, 2012
Published international application - A1
Aug 17, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 17, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 17, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 10, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Dec 7, 2010
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 25, 2010
Abstract
Nov 25, 2010
Claims
Nov 25, 2010
Description
Nov 25, 2010
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EP2643238

FAERCH PLAST

Application Number: EP10784962A
Filing Date: Nov 25, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 6, 2023
Publication Date: Feb 8, 2023
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Sealed Container For Foodstuffs

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Dossier Documents

EP2643238