Cleaning Device For Small Parts

Patent No. EP3253422 (titled "Cleaning Device For Small Parts") was filed by Castus Sterile Systems on Dec 18, 2015. The application was issued on Sep 4, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ATEC PHARMATECHNIK	May 13, 2020	WEIDNER STERN JESCHKE

Dossier Documents

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Mar 21, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 21, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 16, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Dec 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 3, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 3, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 3, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 3, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 3, 2021
Means of redress
Dec 3, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 3, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 3, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 3, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 3, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 27, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 31, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 9, 2021
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 8, 2021
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jun 8, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Jun 8, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 1, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 20, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 20, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 20, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2020
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Oct 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 20, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 23, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 23, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 18, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
May 13, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
May 13, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
May 13, 2020
Notice of opposition
May 13, 2020
Notice of opposition
Sep 16, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 8, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2019
English translation of the claims
Jul 25, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 25, 2019
French translation of claims
Jul 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 26, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 26, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 26, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 26, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 26, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 7, 2019
Examination started
Jan 24, 2019
Decision to allow further processing
Oct 1, 2018
Decision to allow further processing
Sep 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 12, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 12, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Sep 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2018
Request for further processing
Jul 16, 2018
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
May 14, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Nov 28, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 21, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Nov 15, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 15, 2017
Request for further processing allowed
Oct 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 24, 2017
Request for further processing
Oct 12, 2017
Note on telephone consultation
Sep 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2017
Matter concerning the application
Aug 24, 2017
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-entry into European phase)
Jul 4, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 2, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 12, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 23, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Jun 23, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Jun 23, 2016
Published international application - A1
Mar 9, 2016
ISR: cited documents
Mar 9, 2016
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
Mar 8, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 8, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 8, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 11, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Jan 8, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Jan 4, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Dec 21, 2015
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Dec 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2015
Abstract
Dec 18, 2015
Claims
Dec 18, 2015
Description
Dec 18, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
Dec 18, 2015
Drawings
Dec 18, 2015
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Dec 18, 2015
Submission concerning representation

EP3253422

CASTUS STERILE SYSTEMS

Application Number: EP15813435A
Filing Date: Dec 18, 2015
Status: Revoked; Mar 18, 2022
Publication Date: Sep 4, 2019
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