Long-Lasting Cartridge Piercer

Patent No. EP2747608 (titled "Long-Lasting Cartridge Piercer") was filed by Nestec on Aug 21, 2012. The application was issued on Dec 30, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KRUGER	Apr 26, 2018	KUTZENBERGER WOLFF & PARTNER

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Dec 3, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 3, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 30, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 20, 2020
Refund of fees
Nov 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2020
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Nov 10, 2020
French translation of claims
Nov 10, 2020
German translation of the claims
Nov 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2020
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 31, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 31, 2020
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 27, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 22, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 22, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 22, 2020
Refund of fees
Jul 15, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 2, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 2, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2020
Notice of appeal
Mar 11, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 3, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 3, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 3, 2020
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 3, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 3, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 3, 2020
Means of redress
Mar 3, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 3, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 3, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 3, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 5, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 24, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Oct 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Oct 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Oct 7, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 4, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 4, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 4, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 4, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 4, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 4, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 4, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 4, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 4, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 4, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 4, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Oct 4, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Oct 4, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Oct 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 12, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 11, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 7, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 31, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 21, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 29, 2019
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jan 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 21, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 21, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Nov 19, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Oct 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2018
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Oct 17, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 4, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 27, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 26, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 16, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 16, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 3, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2018
International publication (Pamphlet)
Apr 26, 2018
Notice of opposition
Apr 26, 2018
Notice of opposition
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 29, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 16, 2017
French translation of claims
Jun 16, 2017
German translation of the claims
Jun 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 22, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 22, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 22, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 22, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 6, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Feb 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2017
Claims
Feb 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 2, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jan 11, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Oct 7, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 7, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 7, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 7, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 7, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 25, 2016
Examination started
Oct 14, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 14, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Oct 14, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 4, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 22, 2014
Letter which had not been notified
Apr 4, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Apr 2, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 2, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 2, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 2, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 28, 2014
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Mar 11, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 25, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 7, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 19, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 28, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Feb 28, 2013
Published international application - A1
Nov 20, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 20, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 20, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 21, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2012
Abstract
Aug 21, 2012
Claims
Aug 21, 2012
Description
Aug 21, 2012
Drawings
Aug 21, 2012
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Aug 21, 2012
Submission concerning representation

EP2747608

NESTEC

Application Number: EP12748493A
Filing Date: Aug 21, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Nov 27, 2020
Publication Date: Dec 30, 2020
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