A Coffee Apparatus And Method Of Densifying Coffee

Patent No. EP2647423 (titled "A Coffee Apparatus And Method Of Densifying Coffee") was filed by Modern Process Equipment on Aug 8, 2012. The application was issued on Oct 12, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PROBAT WERKE VON GIMBORN MASCHINENFABRIK	Jul 4, 2017	PATENTANWALTE TER SMITTEN EBERLEIN-VAN HOOF RUTTEN PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT MBB

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

Jul 7, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jul 2, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 20, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 20, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 20, 2020
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 20, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 20, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 20, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 20, 2020
Means of redress
Jan 20, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 20, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 20, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 20, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 15, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2019
Termination of the enlargement of the examining/opposition division
Oct 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 10, 2019
Withdrawal of an opposition
Oct 7, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 7, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 7, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 12, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 12, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 12, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 28, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 16, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 9, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2019
Decision on the taking of evidence
Aug 9, 2019
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Aug 9, 2019
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Aug 9, 2019
Summons to give evidence
Aug 9, 2019
Summons to give evidence
Aug 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2019
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
Aug 5, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 19, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 17, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 17, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 27, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 27, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 27, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 21, 2017
Claims
Dec 21, 2017
Claims
Dec 21, 2017
Claims
Dec 21, 2017
Claims
Dec 21, 2017
Claims
Dec 21, 2017
Claims
Dec 21, 2017
Claims
Dec 21, 2017
Claims
Dec 21, 2017
Claims
Dec 21, 2017
Claims
Dec 21, 2017
Claims
Dec 21, 2017
Claims
Dec 21, 2017
Claims
Dec 21, 2017
Claims
Dec 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 18, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 18, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 10, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jul 4, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 15, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 26, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 5, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 5, 2016
French translation of claims
Aug 5, 2016
German translation of the claims
Aug 5, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 9, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 9, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 9, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 9, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 9, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 31, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
May 23, 2016
Drawings
May 23, 2016
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Feb 24, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 24, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 24, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 24, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 24, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 23, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 23, 2015
Claims
Oct 23, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 14, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 8, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Jul 2, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jul 2, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 24, 2015
Examination started
Oct 27, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 27, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 27, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 27, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Oct 27, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Oct 27, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 25, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
May 12, 2014
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Apr 4, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Apr 4, 2014
European search opinion
Apr 4, 2014
European search report
Jan 22, 2014
Document related to search matters
Jan 22, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 27, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 27, 2013
Partial European search report
Sep 11, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Sep 4, 2013
Modified abstract
Jun 21, 2013
Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
May 7, 2013
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
May 2, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 2, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 7, 2013
Claim deemed abandoned
Nov 27, 2012
Invitation to pay claims fees
Oct 1, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 1, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 29, 2012
Designation of inventor
Aug 29, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
Aug 8, 2012
Abstract
Aug 8, 2012
Claims
Aug 8, 2012
Description
Aug 8, 2012
Drawings
Aug 8, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2647423

MODERN PROCESS EQUIPMENT

Application Number: EP12005754A
Filing Date: Aug 8, 2012
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jul 3, 2020
Publication Date: Oct 12, 2016
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A Coffee Apparatus And Method Of Densifying Coffee

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