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Method And Device For Filling Dimensionally Unstable Plastic Containers With A Liquid Content

Patent No. EP3046864 (titled "Method And Device For Filling Dimensionally Unstable Plastic Containers With A Liquid Content") was filed by Krones on Sep 16, 2014. The application was issued on Feb 27, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KHS	Nov 26, 2019	KALKOFF & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB

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Mar 21, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Mar 21, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 16, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 3, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 3, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 3, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 3, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 3, 2021
Means of redress
Dec 3, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 3, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 3, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 3, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 3, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 2, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 1, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 1, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 29, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Jan 11, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Dec 31, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 23, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 23, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 28, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Jan 3, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
Dec 16, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 16, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 4, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 4, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Nov 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Nov 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Nov 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Nov 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Nov 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Nov 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Nov 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Nov 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Nov 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Nov 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Nov 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Nov 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Nov 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Nov 26, 2019
Notice of opposition
Nov 26, 2019
Notice of opposition
Mar 11, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 31, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2019
English translation of the claims
Jan 16, 2019
French translation of claims
Jan 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 23, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 23, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 23, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 23, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 18, 2018
Examination started
Dec 30, 2016
Priority search results
Dec 30, 2016
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Dec 16, 2016
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Oct 10, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 10, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 10, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Jun 29, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 26, 2016
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Apr 22, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 22, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 22, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 5, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 29, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 14, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 26, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Mar 26, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Mar 26, 2015
Published international application - A1
Dec 19, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 19, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 19, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 16, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2014
Abstract
Sep 16, 2014
Claims
Sep 16, 2014
Description
Sep 16, 2014
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EP3046864

KRONES

Application Number: EP14766174A
Filing Date: Sep 16, 2014
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 18, 2022
Publication Date: Feb 27, 2019
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