Cutting Head For Cutting Rod-Shaped Pieces In Machines For Making Smokers' Articles

Patent No. EP3216355 (titled "Cutting Head For Cutting Rod-Shaped Pieces In Machines For Making Smokers' Articles") was filed by GD on Mar 2, 2017. The application was issued on Oct 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
HAUNI MASCHINENBAU	Jun 11, 2020	SEEMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB

Dossier Documents

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Jul 27, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jul 27, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 22, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 12, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 12, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 12, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 12, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2022
Means of redress
Apr 12, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 12, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 12, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 12, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 12, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 20, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 19, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jan 19, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 19, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 27, 2021
Abstract
Dec 27, 2021
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Dec 27, 2021
Abstract
Dec 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Dec 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Dec 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Dec 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 27, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Nov 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Nov 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Nov 17, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 4, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 9, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 1, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 16, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2020
Abstract
Dec 1, 2020
Abstract
Dec 1, 2020
Abstract
Dec 1, 2020
Abstract
Dec 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 24, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 16, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jun 11, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jun 11, 2020
Notice of opposition
Oct 14, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 5, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2019
French translation of claims
Aug 21, 2019
German translation of the claims
Aug 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 23, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 23, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 23, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 23, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 14, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 7, 2019
Examination started
Dec 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2017
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Sep 18, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Aug 17, 2017
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jul 13, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 13, 2017
European search opinion
Jul 13, 2017
European search report
Jul 13, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Jul 8, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jul 5, 2017
Search started
Apr 25, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 25, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 25, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 25, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 24, 2017
Authorisation
Apr 24, 2017
Designation of inventor
Apr 24, 2017
Letter concerning the priority
Apr 24, 2017
Priority document
Mar 2, 2017
Abstract
Mar 2, 2017
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Mar 2, 2017
Claims
Mar 2, 2017
Description
Mar 2, 2017
Designation of inventor
Mar 2, 2017
Drawings
Mar 2, 2017
Request for grant of a European patent
Mar 2, 2017
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language

EP3216355

Application Number: EP17158964A
Filing Date: Mar 2, 2017
Status: Opposition Rejected; Aug 26, 2022
Publication Date: Oct 2, 2019
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