Method To Operate A Grinder

Patent No. EP3322535 (titled "Method To Operate A Grinder") was filed by GEA Food Solutions Bakel on Jul 11, 2016. The application was issued on Dec 27, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KARL SCHNELL	Mar 5, 2020	KOHLER SCHMID MOBUS PATENTANWALTE

Dossier Documents

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Nov 30, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 30, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Nov 17, 2023
French translation of claims
Nov 17, 2023
German translation of the claims
Nov 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Aug 17, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Aug 8, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
May 3, 2023
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2023
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 26, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 26, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 26, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2023
Means of redress
Apr 26, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 26, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 26, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 26, 2023
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Apr 26, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 26, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 29, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 4, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 4, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 8, 2022
Decision on the taking of evidence
Apr 8, 2022
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Apr 8, 2022
Summons to give evidence
Mar 16, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 16, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 16, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 9, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2021
Decision on the taking of evidence
Mar 18, 2021
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
Aug 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 7, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 30, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 30, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 12, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Mar 5, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 5, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 5, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jun 25, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 16, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
May 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 2, 2019
French translation of claims
May 2, 2019
German translation of the claims
May 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 10, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 10, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 10, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 10, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 18, 2018
Examination started
Nov 19, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Apr 25, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 23, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Feb 21, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 21, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 1, 2018
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Feb 1, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Dec 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 24, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 27, 2017
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jun 27, 2017
International preliminary examination report
Jun 27, 2017
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jun 27, 2017
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jun 27, 2017
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jun 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2017
Notification of election of EPO
May 26, 2017
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT) (without attachments)
May 17, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit
May 17, 2017
Notification of receipt of demand
May 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2017
PCT demand form
May 11, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
May 11, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 7, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 19, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Jan 19, 2017
Published international application - A1
Sep 27, 2016
ISR: cited documents
Sep 23, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 23, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 23, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 28, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Jul 22, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Jul 19, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Jul 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2016
Abstract
Jul 11, 2016
Claims
Jul 11, 2016
Description
Jul 11, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Jul 11, 2016
Drawings
Jul 11, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Jul 11, 2016
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3322535

GEA FOOD SOLUTIONS BAKEL

Application Number: EP16738407A
Filing Date: Jul 11, 2016
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Nov 24, 2023
Publication Date: Dec 27, 2023
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