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Additive Manufacturing System And Method For Printing Customized Chocolate Confections

Patent No. EP2690966 (titled "Additive Manufacturing System And Method For Printing Customized Chocolate Confections") was filed by Barry Callebaut on Mar 28, 2012. The application was issued on Nov 8, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FLETCHER	Oct 4, 2019	ABEL & IMRAY

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Nov 13, 2023
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 6, 2023
Correction to published European patent application/patent specification
Jul 20, 2023
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Jul 18, 2023
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jul 18, 2023
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 18, 2023
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 24, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 24, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 24, 2023
Letter to the Legal Division
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
Dec 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Dec 23, 2022
French translation of claims
Dec 23, 2022
German translation of the claims
Dec 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2022
Communication from the Legal Division
Nov 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 16, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 16, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2022
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Sep 20, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Sep 20, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Sep 20, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Sep 12, 2022
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Sep 12, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Sep 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 2, 2022
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (proprietor)
Sep 2, 2022
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 11, 2022
Refund of fees
Jul 5, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 5, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 13, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Jun 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 10, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Feb 3, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jan 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 28, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 28, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Dec 15, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 15, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2021
Notice of appeal
Nov 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Nov 9, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Sep 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 20, 2021
Annex to a communication
Sep 20, 2021
Annex to a communication
Sep 20, 2021
Annex to a communication
Sep 20, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 20, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 20, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Sep 20, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 20, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2021
Means of redress
Sep 20, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 20, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 20, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 20, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 20, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 20, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 19, 2021
Letter which had not been notified
Mar 25, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Mar 12, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 8, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 8, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 5, 2021
Annex
Mar 5, 2021
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Mar 5, 2021
Summons to give evidence
Mar 5, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 5, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 5, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2021
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Feb 23, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Feb 23, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Feb 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Feb 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Feb 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Feb 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Feb 23, 2021
Description
Feb 23, 2021
Description
Feb 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 23, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 23, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 23, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2021
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
Jan 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Jan 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 22, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 18, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 5, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 5, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 5, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 5, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 5, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 5, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 28, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 4, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 4, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Mar 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Mar 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Mar 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 4, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 4, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 23, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 23, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 10, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Oct 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Oct 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2019
Notice of opposition
Oct 4, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Oct 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Oct 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Oct 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Oct 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Oct 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Oct 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Oct 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Oct 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Oct 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Oct 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Oct 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Oct 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Oct 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Oct 4, 2019
Notice of opposition
Oct 4, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 21, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 13, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 27, 2018
French translation of claims
Nov 27, 2018
German translation of the claims
Nov 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 12, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 12, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 12, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 12, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 7, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Oct 7, 2016
Claims
Oct 7, 2016
Description
Oct 7, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 7, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 9, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jun 9, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 9, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 4, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 5, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
May 13, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 13, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
May 13, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 13, 2014
Amendments received before examination
May 13, 2014
Amendments received before examination
May 13, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 24, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 13, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 11, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 11, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 11, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 11, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 16, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 15, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 9, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 24, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 4, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Oct 4, 2012
Published international application - A1
Jun 29, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 29, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 29, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 4, 2012
Abstract
Apr 4, 2012
Claims
Apr 4, 2012
Description
Apr 4, 2012
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EP2690966

BARRY CALLEBAUT

Application Number: EP12714140A
Filing Date: Mar 28, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 6, 2023
Publication Date: Nov 8, 2023
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