Apparatus And Process For Packaging A Product

Patent No. EP3204211 (titled "Apparatus And Process For Packaging A Product") was filed by Cryovac on Oct 8, 2015. The application was issued on Jul 8, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MULTIVAC SEPP HAGGENMLLER	Feb 10, 2021	GRNECKER
MULTIVAC SEPP HAGGENMULLER	Feb 10, 2021	GRUNECKER PATENT

Dossier Documents

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Jul 5, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 5, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jun 30, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Mar 28, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 27, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 21, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 21, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 21, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 21, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 21, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 21, 2023
Means of redress
Mar 21, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 21, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 21, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 21, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 21, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 1, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 12, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 8, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 17, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 17, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 20, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 20, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 16, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 030
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 031
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 032
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 033
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 034
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 035
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 036
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 037
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 038
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 039
Feb 10, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Feb 10, 2021
Notice of opposition
Feb 10, 2021
Notice of opposition
Feb 10, 2021
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Feb 10, 2021
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Feb 10, 2021
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jul 20, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 12, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
May 27, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 27, 2020
Information about intention to grant a patent
May 27, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 27, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 14, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 6, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 2, 2020
Claims
Mar 2, 2020
French translation of claims
Mar 2, 2020
German translation of the claims
Mar 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2020
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Nov 28, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 28, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 28, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 28, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 28, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 12, 2019
Claims
Jul 12, 2019
Description
Jul 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 18, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 18, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 28, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Mar 27, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Mar 4, 2019
Annex to the communication
Mar 4, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 25, 2019
Examination started
Dec 1, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 28, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 17, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Nov 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 19, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 23, 2017
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 16, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
May 15, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 15, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 15, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 25, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 13, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 16, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 16, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 16, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 16, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 16, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 16, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2017
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Mar 8, 2017
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Feb 17, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
May 4, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 14, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Apr 14, 2016
Published international application - A1
Feb 8, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 8, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 8, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2015
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Dec 23, 2015
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Dec 23, 2015
Substitute sheet (R26) - Drawings
Nov 3, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Nov 3, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Oct 30, 2015
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Oct 28, 2015
Invitation to correct defects in the international application
Oct 28, 2015
Invitation to correct defects in the international application
Oct 28, 2015
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Oct 23, 2015
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Oct 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2015
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Oct 22, 2015
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Oct 8, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2015
Abstract
Oct 8, 2015
Claims
Oct 8, 2015
Description
Oct 8, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
Oct 8, 2015
Drawings
Oct 8, 2015
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Oct 8, 2015
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3204211

CRYOVAC

Application Number: EP15781329A
Filing Date: Oct 8, 2015
Status: Revoked; Jul 7, 2023
Publication Date: Jul 8, 2020
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