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Cleaning System For Drum Conveyor Of Apparatus For Feeding Filter Segments To Multi-Segment Filter Manufacturing Apparatus And Method Of Cleaning Of Drum Conveyor

Patent No. EP2830447 (titled "Cleaning System For Drum Conveyor Of Apparatus For Feeding Filter Segments To Multi-Segment Filter Manufacturing Apparatus And Method Of Cleaning Of Drum Conveyor") was filed by Philip Morris on Mar 13, 2013. The application was issued on May 11, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HAUNI MASCHINENBAU	Nov 24, 2016	SEEMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB

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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Apr 14, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 14, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 8, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Mar 30, 2022
French translation of claims
Mar 30, 2022
German translation of the claims
Mar 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 4, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 4, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 4, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 10, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jan 10, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 10, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 10, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 10, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 10, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 10, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 10, 2021
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Nov 9, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 4, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 3, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 3, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 3, 2021
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Oct 14, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 14, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 3, 2021
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Sep 3, 2021
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Aug 27, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 23, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 3, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 3, 2020
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Nov 30, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Nov 12, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jul 20, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 26, 2020
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Jan 13, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2020
Reply to appeal
Oct 25, 2019
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Oct 25, 2019
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Sep 3, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 29, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jul 9, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 9, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jun 27, 2019
Processing of an appeal
May 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 30, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 30, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 30, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 30, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 30, 2019
Means of redress
Apr 30, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 30, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 30, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 30, 2019
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Apr 30, 2019
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Apr 30, 2019
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Apr 30, 2019
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Apr 30, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 31, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 28, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 25, 2018
Letter which had not been notified
Jun 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 19, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 4, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 11, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 7, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 7, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 8, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
May 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
May 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 15, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 15, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 8, 2017
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
May 2, 2017
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Apr 28, 2017
Document concerning representation
Apr 28, 2017
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Apr 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Apr 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Feb 6, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 6, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Dec 5, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 29, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 29, 2016
Request for change of name -opponent
Nov 28, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 28, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Notice of opposition
Nov 24, 2016
Notice of opposition
Nov 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 28, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 11, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 11, 2015
French translation of claims
Dec 11, 2015
German translation of the claims
Nov 6, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 6, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 6, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 6, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 6, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 21, 2015
Examination started
Jun 24, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2015
Priority search results
Jun 23, 2015
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jan 8, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 6, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 4, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 14, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 1, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 9, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 8, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 3, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Oct 3, 2013
Published international application - A1
May 8, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 8, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 8, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 13, 2013
Abstract
Mar 13, 2013
Annex
Mar 13, 2013
Claims
Mar 13, 2013
Description
Mar 13, 2013
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EP2830447

PHILIP MORRIS

Application Number: EP13714018A
Filing Date: Mar 13, 2013
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 8, 2022
Publication Date: May 11, 2022
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