Cup For A Coffee Capsule

Patent No. EP3110721 (titled "Cup For A Coffee Capsule") was filed by Sacmi Cooperativa Meccanici Imola Societa Cooperativa on Feb 24, 2015. The application was issued on Jan 2, 2019.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
STOLMAR & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB	Oct 2, 2019	STOLMAR & PARTNER
DELICA	Oct 2, 2019	HEPP WENGER RYFFEL
RPC BEBO PLASTIK	Oct 2, 2019	-

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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Oct 7, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2025
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 7, 2025
French translation of claims
Oct 7, 2025
German translation of the claims
Jul 8, 2025
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 8, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 8, 2025
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 3, 2025
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 3, 2025
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 3, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2025
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 3, 2025
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2025
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 3, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2025
Means of redress
Apr 3, 2025
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 3, 2025
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 3, 2025
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Apr 3, 2025
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2025
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2024
Refund of fees
Nov 27, 2024
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2024
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Nov 22, 2024
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Nov 22, 2024
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Nov 22, 2024
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Nov 22, 2024
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Nov 22, 2024
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Nov 22, 2024
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 22, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2024
Withdrawal of an opposition
Oct 25, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 25, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 25, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2024
Withdrawal of an opposition
Oct 4, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 17, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 17, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 17, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 17, 2024
Communication of amended entries
Sep 12, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2024
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jul 15, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 2, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 2, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 28, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 14, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2024
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2024
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Jun 14, 2024
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Jun 14, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2022
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Dec 13, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Nov 17, 2022
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
Oct 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2022
Submission concerning representation
Aug 4, 2022
Invitation to file an authorisation
Jul 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Apr 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 20, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Apr 12, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Apr 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Feb 10, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 10, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 10, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 4, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 4, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2022
Withdrawal of an opposition
Jan 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Dec 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Dec 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Dec 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Dec 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2021
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Nov 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 15, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 15, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2021
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Nov 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 8, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 8, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 8, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 25, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2021
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Aug 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Jul 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 30, 2021
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
Jun 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 31, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 17, 2020
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Dec 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 16, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 16, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Feb 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 24, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 17, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 17, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 17, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 17, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 10, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 9, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 8, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Oct 2, 2019
Notice of opposition
Oct 2, 2019
Notice of opposition
Oct 2, 2019
Notice of opposition
Oct 2, 2019
Notice of opposition
Oct 2, 2019
Notice of opposition
Oct 2, 2019
Notice of opposition
Oct 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 6, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 21, 2018
French translation of claims
Nov 21, 2018
German translation of the claims
Sep 27, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 27, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 27, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 27, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 27, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 21, 2018
Claims
Jun 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 21, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 20, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 16, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 22, 2017
Annex to the communication
Dec 22, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 5, 2017
Examination started
May 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 8, 2017
Amendments received before examination
May 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 8, 2016
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 1, 2016
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Oct 4, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 19, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 8, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 22, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 3, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Sep 3, 2015
Published international application - A1
Jun 1, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 1, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 1, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 20, 2015
Abstract
Mar 20, 2015
Claims
Mar 20, 2015
Description
Mar 20, 2015
Drawings
Mar 20, 2015
Submission concerning representation

EP3110721

SACMI COOPERATIVA MECCANICI IMOLA SOCIETA COOPERATIVA

Application Number: EP15711865A
Filing Date: Feb 24, 2015
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Nov 30, 2018
Publication Date: Jan 2, 2019
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