Coffee Maker And Method For Operating Same

Patent No. EP2811876 (titled "Coffee Maker And Method For Operating Same") was filed by WMF on Jan 9, 2013. The application was issued on Feb 21, 2024.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CUP&CINO KAFFEESYSTEM VERTRIEB	Apr 16, 2018	BOVARD
FERBER	Oct 6, 2016	WITTE

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 25, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 25, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 25, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 16, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2024
English translation of the claims
Jan 16, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 16, 2024
French translation of claims
Dec 19, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Dec 19, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Dec 19, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Dec 13, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 6, 2023
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2023
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2023
Refund of fees
Nov 30, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 30, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 30, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 30, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 28, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Nov 28, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Nov 24, 2023
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 21, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2023
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Sep 22, 2023
Advice of delivery
Sep 21, 2023
Advice of delivery
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 18, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 18, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
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
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Sep 14, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 14, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 27, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 27, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2023
Claims submitted during oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 21, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 21, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 21, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 21, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 21, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 21, 2023
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Jul 18, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jun 28, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jun 27, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jun 22, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 22, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 22, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 22, 2023
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jun 22, 2023
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jun 22, 2023
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jun 21, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jun 21, 2023
F3303.17 Change of the composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Jun 7, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 7, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 10, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 10, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 12, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 10, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 10, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 10, 2022
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Oct 5, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 25, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 25, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 22, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 22, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 22, 2021
Claims
Mar 22, 2021
Claims
Mar 22, 2021
Claims
Mar 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2021
Reply to appeal
Nov 27, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Nov 26, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 26, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 23, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 23, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 2, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 2, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 2, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2020
Notice of appeal
Jul 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 13, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 13, 2020
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 13, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 13, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 13, 2020
Means of redress
Jul 13, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 13, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 13, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 13, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2020
General enquiry
Jun 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Mar 11, 2020
Authorisation
Mar 11, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Feb 19, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 19, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 30, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 3, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 24, 2019
Annex to the communication
Jun 24, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 17, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Sep 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2018
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Aug 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 20, 2018
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Aug 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 14, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 26, 2018
Invitation to file observations to notice(s) of withdrawal
Apr 26, 2018
Invitation to file observations to notice(s) of withdrawal
Apr 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2018
Communication of notices of intervention
Apr 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 17, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 17, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 17, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 17, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 17, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 17, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 17, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 17, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 17, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 17, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 17, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 17, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2018
General authorisation
Apr 16, 2018
Intervention of the assumed infringer
Apr 16, 2018
Intervention of the assumed infringer
Apr 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Feb 7, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Aug 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 22, 2017
Annex
Aug 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 9, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 9, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 9, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 9, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2017
Submission concerning representation
May 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 22, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 22, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
May 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 22, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 10, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Mar 9, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 2, 2017
Authorisation
Mar 2, 2017
Authorisation
Mar 2, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 2, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 14, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 14, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 24, 2016
Refund of fees
Oct 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 6, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 6, 2016
Notice of opposition
Oct 6, 2016
Notice of opposition
Oct 6, 2016
Notice of opposition
Oct 6, 2016
Notice of opposition
Oct 6, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 6, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 6, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2016
Refund of fees
Jan 6, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 10, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2015
English translation of the claims
Nov 18, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 18, 2015
French translation of claims
Nov 18, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 9, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 9, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 9, 2015
Text intended for grant
Aug 13, 2015
Examination started
Nov 19, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 16, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Sep 12, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 12, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 2, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Aug 20, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jun 23, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 11, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2014
Abstract
Jun 11, 2014
Abstract
Jun 11, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 11, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 11, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 11, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jun 11, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Jun 11, 2014
Priority search results
Jun 11, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 23, 2014
International preliminary examination report
Jan 23, 2014
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jan 23, 2014
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jan 23, 2014
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jan 14, 2014
Notification of election of EPO
Jan 2, 2014
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Dec 16, 2013
Notification of receipt of demand
Dec 6, 2013
PCT demand form
Dec 6, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 6, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 6, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 4, 2013
Document concerning fees and payments
Dec 4, 2013
PCT demand form
Dec 4, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 4, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 4, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 3, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 20, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 20, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 20, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 9, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2013
Abstract
Jan 9, 2013
Claims
Jan 9, 2013
Description
Jan 9, 2013
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EP2811876

WMF

Application Number: EP13700099A
Filing Date: Jan 9, 2013
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 19, 2024
Publication Date: Feb 21, 2024
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EP2811876