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Machine Arrangement Comprising A Plurality Of Stations For Sequential Processing Of Sheet-Type Substrates

Patent No. EP3253576 (titled "Machine Arrangement Comprising A Plurality Of Stations For Sequential Processing Of Sheet-Type Substrates") was filed by Koenig & Bauer on Aug 10, 2016. The application was issued on Sep 26, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN	Jan 22, 2019	HAUST

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Nov 25, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Nov 25, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 22, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 11, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Aug 11, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Aug 11, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 11, 2021
Means of redress
Aug 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 1, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2021
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 12, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 29, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 17, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 1, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 11, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 11, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 29, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 22, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 22, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 30, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2018
English translation of the claims
Aug 14, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 14, 2018
French translation of claims
Aug 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 28, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 28, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 28, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 28, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 19, 2018
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jun 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 11, 2018
Claims
Jun 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 11, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Apr 23, 2018
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Apr 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2018
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 16, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 16, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 16, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 16, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 16, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 12, 2018
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Mar 7, 2018
Letter which had not been notified
Feb 27, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 27, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 27, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 27, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 27, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 27, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 23, 2018
Examination started
Feb 21, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 30, 2018
Substitute sheet (R26) Request
Nov 24, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Nov 15, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2017
Matter concerning the application
Sep 21, 2017
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Sep 14, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Sep 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 7, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Sep 7, 2017
Matter concerning the application
Sep 7, 2017
Priority search results
Sep 7, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 29, 2017
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Aug 29, 2017
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Aug 29, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Aug 29, 2017
International preliminary examination report
Aug 29, 2017
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Aug 29, 2017
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Aug 29, 2017
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jun 26, 2017
Notification of election of EPO
Jun 14, 2017
Notification of receipt of demand
Jun 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2017
PCT demand form
Jun 9, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jun 9, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Jun 9, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 9, 2017
Reply to International Search Opinion
Jun 1, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Jun 1, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Jun 1, 2017
International publication of the international search report
Apr 19, 2017
ISR: cited documents
Apr 19, 2017
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
Apr 13, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Apr 13, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Apr 13, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 4, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 16, 2017
Published international application - A2
Sep 7, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Aug 23, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Aug 18, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Aug 15, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Aug 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2016
Abstract
Aug 10, 2016
Claims
Aug 10, 2016
Description
Aug 10, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Aug 10, 2016
Drawings
Aug 10, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3253576

KOENIG & BAUER

Application Number: EP16750173A
Filing Date: Aug 10, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 26, 2021
Publication Date: Sep 26, 2018
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