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Process For Producing Low Ash Lactose Using A Clarifier With Acid And Device For Carrying Out The Process

Patent No. EP3262200 (titled "Process For Producing Low Ash Lactose Using A Clarifier With Acid And Device For Carrying Out The Process") was filed by SPX Flow Technology Danmark on Feb 24, 2016. The application was issued on Mar 27, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GEA PROCESS ENGINEERING	Dec 23, 2019	MAIWALD

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Nov 12, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Nov 12, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 9, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 29, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 29, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 29, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 29, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 29, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 29, 2021
Means of redress
Jul 29, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 29, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 29, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 29, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 29, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 8, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 7, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Apr 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Apr 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Apr 8, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 29, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 29, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 29, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 29, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
May 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
May 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 20, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 21, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 21, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 13, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Dec 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Dec 23, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 23, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 8, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 28, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 13, 2019
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Feb 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 8, 2019
French translation of claims
Feb 8, 2019
German translation of the claims
Feb 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2019
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 28, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 28, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 28, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 28, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 17, 2018
Claims
Oct 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 13, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jun 13, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 5, 2018
Examination started
May 30, 2018
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
May 30, 2018
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
May 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2018
Observations by third parties
May 24, 2018
Patent document filed by a Third party
May 24, 2018
Patent document filed by a Third party
May 24, 2018
Patent document filed by a Third party
Apr 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Apr 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2018
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Dec 6, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 12, 2017
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 6, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 6, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 6, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 22, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 30, 2017
Citation filed by a third party
Aug 30, 2017
Citation filed by a third party
Aug 30, 2017
Citation filed by a third party
Aug 30, 2017
Observations by third parties
Jul 5, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 19, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 19, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 19, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 1, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Sep 1, 2016
International publication (Pamphlet)
Sep 1, 2016
Published international application - A1
Jul 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2016
Incoming letter related to ISA procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Incoming letter related to ISA procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Incoming letter related to ISA procedure
May 19, 2016
ISR: cited documents
May 13, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 13, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 13, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 11, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Mar 1, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Feb 27, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Feb 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2016
Abstract
Feb 24, 2016
Claims
Feb 24, 2016
Description
Feb 24, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Feb 24, 2016
Drawings
Feb 24, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3262200

SPX FLOW TECHNOLOGY DANMARK

Application Number: EP16705963A
Filing Date: Feb 24, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 12, 2021
Publication Date: Mar 27, 2019
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