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Optical Method For Inspecting Transparent Or Translucent Containers Bearing Visual Motifs

Patent No. EP2856122 (titled "Optical Method For Inspecting Transparent Or Translucent Containers Bearing Visual Motifs") was filed by Msc&Sgcc on May 28, 2013. The application was issued on Jun 1, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HEYE	Feb 21, 2017	SOBISCH

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Oct 19, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Oct 19, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 16, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 5, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 5, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 5, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 5, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 30, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 28, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 3, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 3, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 3, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2017
Authorisation
Mar 2, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 1, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 21, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 2, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 6, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2016
Annex
Apr 22, 2016
English translation of the claims
Apr 22, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 22, 2016
German translation of the claims
Apr 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 21, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 21, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 21, 2015
Text intended for grant
Dec 7, 2015
Examination started
Mar 11, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 12, 2015
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 8, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 8, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 30, 2014
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Dec 16, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 15, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 10, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 2, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 5, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Dec 5, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Dec 5, 2013
Published international application - A1
Sep 30, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 30, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 30, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 8, 2013
Submission concerning representation
May 28, 2013
Abstract
May 28, 2013
Claims
May 28, 2013
Description
May 28, 2013
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EP2856122

MSC&SGCC

Application Number: EP13731365A
Filing Date: May 28, 2013
Status: Opposition Rejected; Oct 19, 2018
Publication Date: Jun 1, 2016
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