Machine For Preparing A Beverage

Patent No. EP2699129 (titled "Machine For Preparing A Beverage") was filed by Ethical Coffee on Apr 13, 2012. The application was issued on Mar 22, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT ANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB	Dec 22, 2017	LUCKE

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Jul 10, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 10, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jul 5, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Apr 3, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 24, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 24, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 24, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 24, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 22, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 27, 2023
Request for revocation of patent
Feb 17, 2023
Communication: patent lapsed
Feb 17, 2023
Communication: patent lapsed
Jul 25, 2022
Letter to the Legal Division
Jul 8, 2022
Brief communication to third party
Jul 8, 2022
Communication from the Legal Division
Jul 30, 2020
Annex
Jul 30, 2020
Letter to the Legal Division
May 28, 2020
Brief communication to third party (time limit)
May 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2020
General enquiry
May 24, 2019
Brief communication
May 24, 2019
Brief communication to third party
May 24, 2019
Communication from the Legal Division
May 10, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 10, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 7, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 3, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 3, 2019
Letter to the Legal Division
May 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2019
Letter to the Legal Division
Apr 30, 2019
Annex
Apr 30, 2019
Letter to the Legal Division
Apr 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 5, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 5, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 28, 2018
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May 28, 2018
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May 28, 2018
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May 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 28, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 28, 2018
Claims
May 28, 2018
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May 28, 2018
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May 28, 2018
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May 28, 2018
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May 28, 2018
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May 28, 2018
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May 28, 2018
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May 28, 2018
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May 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 23, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Feb 2, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 16, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 10, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 22, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 23, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 17, 2017
Decision to allow further processing
Feb 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2017
English translation of the claims
Feb 7, 2017
German translation of the claims
Feb 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2017
Request for further processing
Jan 27, 2017
Application deemed to be withdrawn ( translations of claims/payment missing)
Jul 29, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 29, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 29, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 29, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 29, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 10, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 2, 2016
Claims
Jun 2, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2016
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
May 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 4, 2016
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
May 2, 2016
Annex to the communication
May 2, 2016
Consultation by telephone/in person
May 2, 2016
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 29, 2016
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Apr 29, 2016
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Apr 29, 2016
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Apr 29, 2016
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Apr 29, 2016
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Apr 29, 2016
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Apr 29, 2016
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Apr 29, 2016
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Apr 29, 2016
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Apr 29, 2016
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Apr 29, 2016
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Apr 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2016
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Feb 22, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 29, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 9, 2015
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2015
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2015
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 27, 2015
Annex to the communication
Nov 27, 2015
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2015
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 31, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 31, 2015
Claims
Jul 31, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 9, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 1, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 3, 2015
Annex to the communication
Feb 3, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
May 21, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 21, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 21, 2014
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Jan 29, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 5, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 5, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Dec 3, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 3, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 21, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 21, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 12, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 5, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 30, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 14, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 26, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Oct 26, 2012
Published international application - A1
Jul 16, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jul 16, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jul 16, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 18, 2012
Abstract
May 18, 2012
Claims
May 18, 2012
Description
May 18, 2012
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EP2699129

ETHICAL COFFEE

Application Number: EP12721605A
Filing Date: Apr 13, 2012
Status: Revoked; Jul 7, 2023
Publication Date: Mar 22, 2017
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