Separator Arrangement

Patent No. EP2830777 (titled "Separator Arrangement") was filed by GEA Mechanical Equipment on Mar 22, 2013. The application was issued on Jan 10, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ALFA LAVAL MID EUROPE	Jun 26, 2019	GRUNECKER PATENT
ALFA LAVAL CORPORATE	Jan 25, 2019	ALFA LAVAL ATTORNEYS

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Dec 14, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 14, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 14, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2023
English translation of the claims
Dec 5, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Dec 5, 2023
French translation of claims
Dec 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Oct 16, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 16, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 16, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 9, 2023
Advice of delivery
Oct 6, 2023
Refund of fees
Oct 6, 2023
Refund of fees
Oct 5, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 5, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 5, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 5, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Oct 5, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Oct 5, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Oct 5, 2023
Refund of fees
Oct 5, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Oct 4, 2023
Advice of delivery
Oct 4, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 2, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 2, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 2, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Oct 2, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Oct 2, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Sep 29, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Sep 29, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Sep 29, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Sep 27, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Mar 29, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 27, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 27, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 27, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 23, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 23, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 22, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Mar 20, 2023
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 17, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 14, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 14, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 14, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 14, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 14, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Mar 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2023
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 8, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 7, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 7, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 7, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 7, 2023
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Mar 2, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jan 12, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Nov 11, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 11, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jun 21, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 21, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2022
Reply to appeal
Jun 2, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 2, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 31, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 31, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2022
Reply to appeal
May 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2022
Reply to appeal
Feb 8, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 8, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 8, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 8, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 8, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jan 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Dec 8, 2021
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Dec 8, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 8, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 8, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 8, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 8, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2021
Notice of appeal
Dec 3, 2021
Request for correction of client data
Nov 29, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 29, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 29, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 29, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 29, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 29, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2021
Notice of appeal
Nov 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2021
Notice of appeal
Sep 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 24, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 24, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 24, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 24, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Sep 24, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 24, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2021
Means of redress
Sep 24, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 24, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 24, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 24, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 24, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 24, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 24, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 24, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 24, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 27, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 14, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 6, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 6, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 6, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 6, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 6, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 24, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 23, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 21, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 21, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 1, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 19, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 7, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 28, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
Jul 14, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 10, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 18, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 30, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 26, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2019
Communication of notices of intervention
Jul 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Jul 11, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 5, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Jun 26, 2019
Intervention of the assumed infringer
Jun 26, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jun 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 12, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 6, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 6, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 4, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jan 25, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 25, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 25, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
May 7, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 29, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2018
English translation of the claims
Mar 14, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 14, 2018
French translation of claims
Mar 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 29, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 29, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 29, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 29, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 9, 2017
Examination started
Aug 17, 2017
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Jul 6, 2015
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Jul 1, 2015
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
May 22, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 22, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
May 22, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 22, 2015
Amended description with annotations
May 22, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Jan 8, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 14, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 12, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 12, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 12, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 12, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 14, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 7, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 8, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 1, 2014
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Jun 26, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Jun 26, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Jun 26, 2014
International publication of the international search report
Apr 15, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Apr 15, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Apr 15, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 22, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 22, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 3, 2013
Published international application - A2
Mar 22, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2013
Abstract
Mar 22, 2013
Claims
Mar 22, 2013
Description
Mar 22, 2013
Drawings

EP2830777

GEA MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

Application Number: EP13714233A
Filing Date: Mar 22, 2013
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Dec 8, 2023
Publication Date: Jan 10, 2024
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