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Heating Device Comprising A Lamp Removably Mounted On An Associated Reflector

Patent No. EP3157730 (titled "Heating Device Comprising A Lamp Removably Mounted On An Associated Reflector") was filed by Sidel Participations on Jun 12, 2015. The application was issued on May 21, 2025.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KRONES	Apr 30, 2019	BITTNER

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Apr 25, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 25, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 8, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2025
English translation of the claims
Apr 8, 2025
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Apr 8, 2025
German translation of the claims
Mar 10, 2025
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 10, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 10, 2025
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 3, 2025
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 26, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 26, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 26, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 26, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2024
Means of redress
Nov 26, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 26, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 26, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 16, 2024
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2024
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Aug 9, 2024
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Aug 9, 2024
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 9, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 9, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 31, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 24, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 13, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2024
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2024
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Dec 14, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 14, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 19, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 19, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 19, 2023
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Oct 9, 2023
F3042 Dispatch of attendance note about a phone conversation
Oct 9, 2023
F3042 Dispatch of attendance note about a phone conversation
Oct 9, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Oct 9, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Oct 9, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Oct 5, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2023
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Oct 4, 2023
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Oct 4, 2023
F3039 Attendance note about a phone conversation and continuation sheet
Oct 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 28, 2023
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Sep 21, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 21, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 20, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 8, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 8, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 23, 2023
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Aug 23, 2023
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Aug 23, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 2, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 2, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 2, 2022
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Jun 2, 2022
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
May 30, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
May 4, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Nov 4, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Oct 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Oct 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Oct 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Oct 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Oct 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Oct 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Oct 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Oct 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Oct 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
Oct 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 11
Oct 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 12
Oct 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 13
Oct 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 14
Oct 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 15
Oct 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 16
Oct 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2021
Reply to appeal
Jun 24, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 24, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 9, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 22, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 22, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2021
Reply to a deficiency communication regarding an appeal
Apr 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2021
Notice of appeal
Apr 16, 2021
F3045 Inadmissibility of the appeal: missing address / missing name
Apr 16, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 16, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2021
Notice of appeal
Feb 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 10, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 10, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 10, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 10, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 10, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 10, 2021
Means of redress
Feb 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 10, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 21, 2020
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Aug 21, 2020
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Aug 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 21, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Jul 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jul 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 10, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 24, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 24, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Sep 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 3, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Jul 22, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2019
Authorisation
Jul 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 13, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 7, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 30, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Apr 30, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 30, 2019
Notice of opposition
Aug 13, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 5, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 20, 2018
English translation of the claims
Jun 20, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 20, 2018
German translation of the claims
Apr 19, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 19, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 19, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 19, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 19, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 28, 2018
Examination started
Aug 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 4, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 4, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 4, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Aug 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 9, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Feb 7, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 7, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 2, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jan 3, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 28, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 13, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 23, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Dec 23, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Dec 23, 2015
Published international application - A1
Sep 7, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 7, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 7, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box

EP3157730

SIDEL PARTICIPATIONS

Application Number: EP15733824A
Filing Date: Jun 12, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 18, 2025
Publication Date: May 21, 2025
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