Beverage Dispense System And Method

Patent No. EP2808678 (titled "Beverage Dispense System And Method") was filed by Heineken UK on Feb 17, 2014. The application was issued on Jun 4, 2025.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
DFX TECHNOLOGY	Dec 13, 2019	MARKS & CLERK

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May 9, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 9, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 25, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2025
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Apr 25, 2025
French translation of claims
Apr 25, 2025
German translation of the claims
Apr 25, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 25, 2025
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 18, 2025
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 11, 2025
Refund of fees
Feb 11, 2025
Refund of fees
Feb 7, 2025
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Feb 7, 2025
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 30, 2025
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 30, 2025
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 27, 2025
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jan 27, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 24, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 21, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2025
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jan 21, 2025
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jan 10, 2025
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jan 10, 2025
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 23, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 18, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 17, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 25, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 25, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 25, 2024
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Oct 22, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 11, 2024
Composition of the board (T)
May 9, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 9, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
May 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
May 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
May 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
May 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
May 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
May 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
May 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
May 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
May 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
May 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 11
May 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2023
Main request during appeals procedure
May 2, 2023
Reply to appeal
May 2, 2023
Reply to appeal
Dec 23, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Dec 23, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Dec 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Dec 19, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Dec 19, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Dec 19, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Dec 19, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Dec 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2022
Main request during appeals procedure
Dec 19, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Dec 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 24, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 24, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 24, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 24, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2022
Notice of appeal
Oct 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2022
Notice of appeal
Aug 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 9, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 9, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 9, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 9, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2022
Means of redress
Aug 9, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 9, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 9, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 9, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 25, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Jul 13, 2022
Document concerning representation
Jul 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
May 13, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 9, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 11, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Mar 11, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Mar 11, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
Mar 11, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
Mar 11, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
Mar 11, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Jan 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 25, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 25, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 25, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 25, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 5, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Aug 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jul 29, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jul 29, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jul 29, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jul 29, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 29, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jul 29, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jul 29, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jul 29, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Jul 29, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Jul 29, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Jul 29, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Jul 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jul 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jun 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jun 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jun 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
May 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
May 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
May 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 20, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Apr 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Apr 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Apr 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 6, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
May 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 18, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 18, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 18, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 19, 2020
Document concerning representation
Jan 9, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 9, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 18, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 13, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 13, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 13, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 14, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 30, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 30, 2019
French translation of claims
Jan 30, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jan 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 14, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 13, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 20, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 20, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 20, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 20, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 20, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Aug 2, 2018
Description
Aug 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 10, 2018
Annex to the communication
Apr 10, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 21, 2018
Decision to allow further processing
Feb 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 7, 2018
Request for further processing
Nov 29, 2017
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Sep 6, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 24, 2017
Annex to the communication
Apr 24, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2016
Claims
Dec 21, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 28, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 21, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jun 21, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 14, 2016
Examination started
Aug 12, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 12, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 12, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Aug 12, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2015
Submission concerning representation
May 8, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Mar 16, 2015
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Feb 5, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 5, 2015
European search opinion
Feb 5, 2015
European search report
Jan 14, 2015
Search started
Nov 24, 2014
Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
Nov 5, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Aug 4, 2014
Claim deemed abandoned
Jun 20, 2014
Letter concerning the priority
Jun 20, 2014
Priority document
May 12, 2014
Invitation to pay claims fees
May 8, 2014
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Apr 28, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 28, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 28, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 17, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 17, 2014
Abstract
Feb 17, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Feb 17, 2014
Claims
Feb 17, 2014
Description
Feb 17, 2014
Designation of inventor
Feb 17, 2014
Designation of inventor
Feb 17, 2014
Designation of inventor
Feb 17, 2014
Drawings
Feb 17, 2014
Request for grant of a European patent
Feb 17, 2014
Submission concerning representation

EP2808678

HEINEKEN UK

Application Number: EP14155354A
Filing Date: Feb 17, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 2, 2025
Publication Date: Jun 4, 2025
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