Beverage Preparation Capsules

Patent No. EP3116803 (titled "Beverage Preparation Capsules") was filed by Lavazza Professional Germany on Mar 10, 2015. The application was issued on Jan 25, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KRUGER	Jan 23, 2019	KUTZENBERGER WOLFF & PARTNER

Dossier Documents

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Dec 20, 2022
Communication concerning correction of publication errors in European patent specification
Dec 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2022
Request for correction of the publication
Nov 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Nov 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2022
Request for correction of the publication
Sep 15, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 15, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 9, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Sep 5, 2022
French translation of claims
Sep 5, 2022
German translation of the claims
Sep 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Jun 15, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 15, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Jun 7, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 14, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 3, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 3, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 3, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 3, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2021
Means of redress
Nov 3, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 3, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 3, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 3, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 3, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 31, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 15, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Mar 31, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Mar 31, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Mar 31, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 18, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 7, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 2, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 2, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 2, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 2, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 4, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Sep 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 3, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 29, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 29, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 29, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
Aug 29, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Aug 29, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Aug 29, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Aug 28, 2019
Letter filed during examination procedure after communication from the Examining Division
Aug 28, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 23, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 23, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 11, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 11, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 5, 2019
Request for documents
Feb 4, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 23, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 23, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 23, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 7, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 29, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 20, 2018
French translation of claims
Feb 20, 2018
German translation of the claims
Feb 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 17, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 17, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 17, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 17, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 13, 2017
Examination started
May 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 12, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 12, 2017
Amended description with annotations
May 12, 2017
Amendments received before examination
May 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 4, 2016
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 2, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 27, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 22, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 5, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 5, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 17, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Sep 17, 2015
Published international application - A1
May 18, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 18, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 18, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 20, 2015
Abstract
Mar 20, 2015
Claims
Mar 20, 2015
Description
Mar 20, 2015
Drawings

EP3116803

LAVAZZA PROFESSIONAL GERMANY

Application Number: EP15710561A
Filing Date: Mar 10, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 9, 2022
Publication Date: Jan 25, 2023
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