Method And Apparatus For Controlling The Dispensing Of Food Products

Patent No. EP2704586 (titled "Method And Apparatus For Controlling The Dispensing Of Food Products") was filed by SPM Drink Systems on May 3, 2012. The application was issued on Feb 7, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NESTLE	Nov 7, 2018	DUCREUX

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 26, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jan 26, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 21, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 12, 2021
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 12, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 12, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 12, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 12, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 12, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 12, 2021
Means of redress
Oct 12, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 12, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 12, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 12, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 21, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 4, 2021
Letter which had not been notified
Jan 4, 2021
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 28, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 28, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 28, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 28, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 2, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 5, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jul 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2020
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jul 13, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 8, 2020
Authorisation
Jul 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jul 7, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jun 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
May 28, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
May 28, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 28, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 28, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 28, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 19, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 19, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex)
Mar 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 15
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 16
Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 17
Feb 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2019
Authorisation
Dec 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Jul 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 19, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 19, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 19, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 21, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 13, 2019
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jun 12, 2019
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jun 3, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
May 31, 2019
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
Apr 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 12, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Apr 12, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2019
Authorisation
Apr 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Apr 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Apr 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Apr 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Apr 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Apr 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Apr 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Mar 12, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Feb 28, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
Nov 26, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 26, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 15, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 7, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 7, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 7, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 7, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Nov 7, 2018
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 7, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 7, 2018
Notice of opposition
Feb 23, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 11, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2017
French translation of claims
Dec 18, 2017
German translation of the claims
Dec 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 8, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 8, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 8, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 8, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 8, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 14, 2017
Examination started
May 20, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jun 26, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 26, 2014
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Feb 12, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 19, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 17, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 12, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Dec 2, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 26, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 13, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 27, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 8, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Nov 8, 2012
Published international application - A1
Nov 8, 2012
Published international application - A1
Jul 2, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jul 2, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jul 2, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 3, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2012
Abstract
May 3, 2012
Claims
May 3, 2012
Description
May 3, 2012
Drawings

EP2704586

SPM DRINK SYSTEMS

Application Number: EP12723844A
Filing Date: May 3, 2012
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jan 28, 2022
Publication Date: Feb 7, 2018
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