Device And Method For Distributing A Stream Of Products

Patent No. EP2679524 (titled "Device And Method For Distributing A Stream Of Products") was filed by Weber Maschinenbau GmbH Breidenbach on Jun 13, 2013. The application was issued on Nov 11, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FORMAX	Oct 19, 2016	V BEZOLD & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE PARTG 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.

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Jan 24, 2024
Request for change of client data cannot be registered anymore
Jan 17, 2024
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jan 12, 2024
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 12, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2024
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Oct 15, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 9, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2020
Claims
Sep 30, 2020
English translation of the claims
Sep 30, 2020
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Sep 30, 2020
French translation of claims
Sep 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2020
Communication with request to file translations
Aug 19, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 6, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 18, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 18, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 18, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 18, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 18, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 18, 2020
Means of redress
Feb 18, 2020
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Apr 23, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 16, 2019
Termination of the enlargement of the examining/opposition division
Feb 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2019
Withdrawal of an opposition
Feb 18, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Jan 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 18, 2018
Summons to give evidence
Dec 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 5, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 5, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 26, 2018
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 26, 2018
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 9, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 9, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 9, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 9, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 9, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 9, 2018
Decision on the taking of evidence
Nov 9, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2018
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Nov 9, 2018
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Nov 9, 2018
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Nov 9, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2018
Summons to give evidence
Nov 9, 2018
Summons to give evidence
Nov 9, 2018
Summons to give evidence
Nov 7, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 7, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 7, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 7, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 7, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 7, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 8, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 8, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 8, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 27, 2017
Claims
Apr 27, 2017
Claims
Apr 27, 2017
Claims
Apr 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 30, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 30, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 23, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 23, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 19, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 19, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 19, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 19, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2016
Notice of opposition
Oct 19, 2016
Notice of opposition
Oct 19, 2016
Notice of opposition
Oct 19, 2016
Notice of opposition
Oct 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 19, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 19, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 21, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 4, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 19, 2015
English translation of the claims
Nov 19, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 19, 2015
French translation of claims
Nov 19, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 10, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 10, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 10, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 10, 2015
Text intended for grant
Feb 23, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 23, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Feb 23, 2015
Claims
Feb 23, 2015
Description
Feb 23, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 23, 2014
Annex to the communication
Oct 23, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 28, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 28, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 28, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 28, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Mar 28, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Mar 28, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 28, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 8, 2014
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Dec 4, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Oct 22, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Oct 22, 2013
European search opinion
Oct 22, 2013
European search report
Oct 15, 2013
Search started
Oct 9, 2013
Modified abstract
Aug 6, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 28, 2013
Letter concerning the priority
Jun 28, 2013
Priority document
Jun 13, 2013
Abstract
Jun 13, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jun 13, 2013
Claims
Jun 13, 2013
Description
Jun 13, 2013
Designation of inventor
Jun 13, 2013
Drawings
Jun 13, 2013
Priority search results
Jun 13, 2013
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2679524

WEBER MASCHINENBAU GMBH BREIDENBACH

Application Number: EP13171845A
Filing Date: Jun 13, 2013
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 9, 2020
Publication Date: Nov 11, 2020
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