Automatic Cleaning System And Method For Cleaning/Treating Teats Of A Dairy Animal

Patent No. EP2892324 (titled "Automatic Cleaning System And Method For Cleaning/Treating Teats Of A Dairy Animal") was filed by Hatzack on Sep 2, 2013. The application was issued on May 24, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
DELAVAL	Aug 6, 2020	ZACCO

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Jun 2, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 28, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 28, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2023
English translation of the claims
Apr 13, 2023
French translation of claims
Apr 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Feb 22, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 22, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 16, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 4, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 4, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 4, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 4, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 4, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 4, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 4, 2022
Means of redress
Nov 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 4, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 4, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 4, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 4, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 16, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 1, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 1, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 13, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 13, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 16, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 6, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Sep 6, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Sep 6, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Aug 30, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 30, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 30, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 30, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 5, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 5, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 27, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 27, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 18, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Aug 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Aug 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Aug 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Aug 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Aug 6, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 6, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Aug 6, 2020
Notice of opposition
Aug 6, 2020
Notice of opposition
Nov 18, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 10, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2019
English translation of the claims
Aug 8, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 8, 2019
French translation of claims
Apr 4, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 4, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 4, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 4, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 4, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 13, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Nov 13, 2018
Claims
Nov 13, 2018
Description
Nov 13, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 14, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 6, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 3, 2018
Annex to the communication
May 3, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 25, 2018
Examination started
Jan 4, 2016
Priority search results
Jan 4, 2016
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Dec 14, 2015
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Nov 3, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 3, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 3, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Jun 17, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 24, 2015
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 26, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 23, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 16, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 1, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 13, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Mar 13, 2014
Published international application - A1
Dec 4, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 4, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 4, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 2, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2013
Abstract
Sep 2, 2013
Claims
Sep 2, 2013
Description
Sep 2, 2013
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EP2892324

HATZACK

Application Number: EP13756152A
Filing Date: Sep 2, 2013
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 21, 2023
Publication Date: May 24, 2023
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