Mass Supply System And Method

Patent No. EP2804484 (titled "Mass Supply System And Method") was filed by GEA Food Solutions Bakel on Jan 17, 2013. The application was issued on Feb 14, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MAREL FURTHER PROCESSING	Dec 20, 2019	EP&C

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 18, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 18, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Dec 22, 2023
French translation of claims
Dec 22, 2023
German translation of the claims
Dec 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Oct 4, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 4, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Sep 22, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Sep 22, 2023
Refund of fees
Sep 20, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 20, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 20, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 20, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Sep 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jul 20, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 20, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 20, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 20, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 17, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 12, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2023
Reply to appeal
Jun 23, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 17, 2023
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 14, 2023
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 3, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 3, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2022
Notice of appeal
Nov 15, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 15, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 15, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 15, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2022
Means of redress
Nov 15, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 15, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 15, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 15, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 15, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 13, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2022
General enquiry
Oct 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 24, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 27, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 27, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 27, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 17, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 9, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Dec 20, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 8, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 28, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 12, 2019
French translation of claims
Feb 12, 2019
German translation of the claims
Feb 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Oct 11, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 11, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 11, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 11, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 11, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 24, 2018
Claims
May 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 18, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jan 18, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 26, 2017
Claims
Sep 26, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 19, 2017
Annex to the communication
May 19, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 15, 2017
Claims
Feb 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 6, 2016
Annex to the communication
Oct 6, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 17, 2016
Annex to the communication
Feb 17, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 1, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 1, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 1, 2015
Claims
Oct 1, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 1, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 5, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jun 5, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
May 12, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
May 12, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Apr 9, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Apr 9, 2015
Observations by third parties
Apr 9, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Apr 9, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Apr 9, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Apr 9, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Apr 9, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Apr 9, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Apr 9, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Apr 9, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Apr 9, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Apr 9, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Apr 9, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Apr 9, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Apr 9, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Mar 11, 2015
Refund of fees
Feb 26, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 26, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 26, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Feb 26, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 9, 2014
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Sep 9, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Sep 9, 2014
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Aug 27, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Aug 25, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 29, 2014
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jul 29, 2014
International preliminary examination report
Jul 29, 2014
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jul 29, 2014
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jul 29, 2014
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jul 29, 2014
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jul 23, 2014
Despatch of copy of consultation
Jul 23, 2014
Result of consultation
Jul 23, 2014
Separate sheet with IPEA428
Jul 3, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2014
Annex
Jul 3, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 16, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jun 16, 2014
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Jun 12, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jun 2, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
May 15, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit
Apr 30, 2014
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 23, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 23, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 23, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 15, 2014
Written opinion
Apr 15, 2014
Written opinion - free text sheet
Apr 15, 2014
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Apr 4, 2014
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Apr 3, 2014
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Feb 6, 2014
Non-unity - restrict claims/pay fees
Feb 6, 2014
Non-unity - restrict claims/pay fees - free text sheet
Jan 28, 2014
Notification of election of EPO
Jan 18, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jan 15, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jan 2, 2014
Invitation to submit amendments (PCT)
Dec 20, 2013
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Dec 20, 2013
PCT demand form
Dec 20, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 19, 2013
Notification of receipt of demand
Dec 16, 2013
Document concerning fees and payments
Dec 16, 2013
PCT demand form
Dec 16, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 16, 2013
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 14, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Nov 14, 2013
International publication of the international search report
Sep 24, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 24, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 24, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 13, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 13, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 25, 2013
Published international application - A2
Jan 17, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2013
Abstract
Jan 17, 2013
Claims
Jan 17, 2013
Description
Jan 17, 2013
Drawings
Jan 17, 2013
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Jan 17, 2013
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2804484

GEA FOOD SOLUTIONS BAKEL

Application Number: EP13700332A
Filing Date: Jan 17, 2013
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 12, 2024
Publication Date: Feb 14, 2024
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