Device And Method For Handling Items

Patent No. EP3012197 (titled "Device And Method For Handling Items") was filed by Krones on Oct 13, 2015. The application was issued on Aug 16, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GERHARD SCHUBERT	May 15, 2018	WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN PARTMBB

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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Feb 24, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Feb 24, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 21, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 10, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 10, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 10, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 10, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 10, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 10, 2021
Means of redress
Nov 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 10, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 20, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Apr 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 11, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 9, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 9, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 9, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 2, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 31, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Aug 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Aug 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 6, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 13, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 13, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 13, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 31, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Oct 31, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 31, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 21, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 21, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 19, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jun 19, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 8, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 8, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 8, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2018
Submission concerning representation
May 18, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 18, 2018
Request for documents
May 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 15, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
May 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
May 15, 2018
Notice of opposition
May 15, 2018
Notice of opposition
Aug 17, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 20, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2017
English translation of the claims
Jul 5, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 5, 2017
French translation of claims
Mar 24, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 24, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 24, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 24, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 24, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 1, 2017
Examination started
Nov 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 9, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 9, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 9, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 9, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 9, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 9, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 9, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 9, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Nov 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 20, 2016
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
May 17, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 17, 2016
European search opinion
May 17, 2016
European search report
May 17, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Mar 31, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2016
Letter concerning search matters
Mar 31, 2016
Notification of forthcoming publication
Feb 9, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 9, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Feb 9, 2016
Partial European search report
Jan 28, 2016
Search started
Dec 4, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 4, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 4, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 15, 2015
Letter concerning the priority
Oct 15, 2015
Priority document
Oct 13, 2015
Abstract
Oct 13, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Oct 13, 2015
Claims
Oct 13, 2015
Description
Oct 13, 2015
Designation of inventor
Oct 13, 2015
Drawings
Oct 13, 2015
Priority search results
Oct 13, 2015
Request for grant of a European patent

EP3012197

KRONES

Application Number: EP15189563A
Filing Date: Oct 13, 2015
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 25, 2022
Publication Date: Aug 16, 2017
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