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Conveyor Apparatus And A Method Of Conveying Articles Along A Generally Horizontal Path

Patent No. EP2918529 (titled "Conveyor Apparatus And A Method Of Conveying Articles Along A Generally Horizontal Path") was filed by SUN Automation on Oct 27, 2014. The application was issued on Nov 23, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KOENIG & BAUER	Jul 23, 2019	KOENIG & BAUER

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Oct 27, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 27, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 21, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 14, 2022
French translation of claims
Oct 14, 2022
German translation of the claims
Oct 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 14, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 14, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 11, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 7, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 7, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 23, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 23, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 23, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2022
Means of redress
Mar 23, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 23, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 23, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 23, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 10, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 10, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 27, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jan 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 22, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 22, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 22, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 5, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Sep 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Sep 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 27, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
May 27, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
May 27, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 27, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 27, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 27, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jan 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jan 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jan 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 19, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 19, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 31, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 31, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 23, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 23, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 17, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 8, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2018
French translation of claims
Oct 4, 2018
German translation of the claims
Oct 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 19, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 19, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 19, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 19, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 19, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 30, 2018
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Apr 30, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2018
General authorisation
Apr 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 26, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 26, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Apr 26, 2017
Claims
Apr 26, 2017
Description
Apr 26, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Apr 24, 2017
Claims
Apr 24, 2017
Description
Apr 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 3, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 2, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 29, 2016
Annex to the communication
Nov 29, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 22, 2016
Examination started
Oct 3, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 3, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 14, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 14, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 14, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 14, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Mar 14, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Mar 11, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 11, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 11, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Mar 11, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Mar 11, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2015
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Sep 1, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 1, 2015
European search opinion
Sep 1, 2015
European search report
Aug 21, 2015
Search started
Aug 19, 2015
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jan 28, 2015
Refund of fees
Jan 9, 2015
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Jan 8, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 29, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 3, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 27, 2014
Abstract
Oct 27, 2014
Annex
Oct 27, 2014
Authorisation
Oct 27, 2014
Claims
Oct 27, 2014
Description
Oct 27, 2014
Designation of inventor
Oct 27, 2014
Drawings
Oct 27, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Oct 27, 2014
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2918529

SUN AUTOMATION

Application Number: EP14250118A
Filing Date: Oct 27, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 21, 2022
Publication Date: Nov 23, 2022
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