Multipack Container

Patent No. EP3277590 (titled "Multipack Container") was filed by Linpac Packaging on Apr 1, 2016. The application was issued on Sep 18, 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
SHARP INTERPACK	Feb 24, 2020	STEVENS HEWLETT & PERKINS

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

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Mar 21, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Mar 21, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 16, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 18, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Jan 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Dec 7, 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 rejecting the opposition
Dec 3, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
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
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 3, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 7, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 9, 2021
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Aug 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Aug 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jun 24, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 24, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 1, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Jan 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Oct 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 15, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 15, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 15, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 15, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 15, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 15, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 15, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 15, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 8, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 5, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 5, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 9, 2020
Request for documents
Feb 27, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 27, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Feb 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Feb 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Feb 24, 2020
Notice of opposition
Feb 24, 2020
Notice of opposition
Aug 19, 2019
Correction to published European patent application/patent specification
Aug 12, 2019
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
Aug 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2019
Request for correction of client data
Jun 3, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 7, 2019
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
May 7, 2019
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Apr 26, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 24, 2019
Observations by third parties
Apr 10, 2019
Information about non-relevance of third-party observations
Apr 8, 2019
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Apr 8, 2019
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Apr 1, 2019
Observations by third parties
Feb 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 28, 2019
French translation of claims
Feb 28, 2019
German translation of the claims
Feb 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 23, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 23, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 23, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 23, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 1, 2018
Examination started
Jan 10, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 13, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 13, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Dec 13, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Dec 13, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Dec 12, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 9, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 7, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 7, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 7, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 17, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 12, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Aug 11, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 27, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 6, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Oct 6, 2016
Published international application - A1
Jun 9, 2016
ISR: cited documents
Jun 7, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 7, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 7, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 18, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
May 13, 2016
Fee calculation sheet for an international application
May 13, 2016
Incoming letter related to ISA procedure
May 13, 2016
Incoming letter related to ISA procedure
May 13, 2016
Notification Concerning Documents Transmitted (copy for ISA/EP)
May 13, 2016
Substitute sheet (Rule 26) - drawings for ISA/EP
May 6, 2016
Abstract
May 6, 2016
Claims
May 6, 2016
Description
May 6, 2016
Drawings
May 6, 2016
Fee calculation sheet for an international application
May 6, 2016
Invitation to Correct Defects in the International Application (copy for ISA/EP)
May 6, 2016
Notification Concerning Documents Transmitted (copy for ISA/EP)
May 6, 2016
Notification Concerning Payment of Prescribed Fees (copy for ISA/EP)
May 6, 2016
Notification of the International Application Number and of the International Filing Date (copy for ISA/EP)
May 6, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)

EP3277590

LINPAC PACKAGING

Application Number: EP16720470A
Filing Date: Apr 1, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 18, 2022
Publication Date: Sep 18, 2019
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