Printing Apparatus

Patent No. EP3028856 (titled "Printing Apparatus") was filed by Ball Beverage CAN South America on Dec 4, 2014. The application was issued on Jul 26, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CROWN PACKAGING MANUFACTURING UK	Dec 24, 2019	HOFFMANN EITLE
KOENIG & BAUER	Oct 28, 2019	KOENIG & BAUER

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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Jun 29, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 29, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 29, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 23, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2023
French translation of claims
Jun 15, 2023
German translation of the claims
Jun 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 7, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 7, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 7, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 7, 2023
Refund of fees
Mar 3, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 3, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 3, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Feb 28, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 9, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 8, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Nov 23, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 23, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 23, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2022
Notice of appeal
Oct 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 6, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2022
Advice of delivery
Sep 29, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 29, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 29, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 29, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2022
Means of redress
Sep 29, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 29, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 29, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 29, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 29, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 29, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 21, 2022
Document concerning representation
Oct 22, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Aug 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Aug 13, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 13, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 13, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition 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
Jul 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 27, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 27, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 27, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 27, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jun 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jun 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 29, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 2, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 21, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 21, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 21, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Dec 24, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 24, 2019
Notice of opposition
Nov 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 4, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Oct 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Oct 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Oct 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Oct 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Oct 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 28, 2019
Notice of opposition
Oct 28, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 29, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Apr 15, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 7, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 25, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 12, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jan 7, 2019
Indication of deficiencies in a request for entry of a change in personal particulars and invitation to correct them
Dec 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 10, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 6, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 6, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 6, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 6, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 6, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 18, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2018
French translation of claims
Jul 5, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jul 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2018
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jul 5, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jul 2, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Mar 14, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 14, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 14, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 14, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 14, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Jun 16, 2017
Claims
Jun 16, 2017
Description
Jun 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 4, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 20, 2017
Refund of fees
Dec 22, 2016
Annex to the communication
Dec 22, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2016
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Jun 13, 2016
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
May 11, 2016
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jul 23, 2015
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jul 9, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 9, 2015
European search opinion
Jul 9, 2015
European search report
Jun 19, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 15, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 2, 2015
Letter which had not been notified
Mar 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2015
Abstract
Mar 10, 2015
Drawings
Mar 10, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2015
Reply to the invitation to remedy deficiencies
Feb 11, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 11, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 11, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 11, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 15, 2015
Deficiencies in application documents - annex A and C
Dec 19, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 19, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 4, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Dec 4, 2014
Claims
Dec 4, 2014
Description
Dec 4, 2014
Designation of inventor
Dec 4, 2014
Drawings
Dec 4, 2014
Request for grant of a European patent

EP3028856

BALL BEVERAGE CAN SOUTH AMERICA

Application Number: EP14196388A
Filing Date: Dec 4, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 23, 2023
Publication Date: Jul 26, 2023
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