Autocalibrating Dosing Method

Patent No. EP3324809 (titled "Autocalibrating Dosing Method") was filed by Seko on Jul 21, 2016. The application was issued on Nov 28, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HERBERT SAIER	Aug 28, 2019	ROCHE

Dossier Documents

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Jan 5, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jan 5, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 25, 2023
Advice of delivery
Sep 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2023
Advice of delivery
Sep 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 18, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 18, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Sep 18, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Sep 18, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 18, 2023
Means of redress
Sep 18, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 18, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 18, 2023
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Sep 18, 2023
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Sep 18, 2023
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Sep 18, 2023
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Sep 18, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 18, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 22, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 2, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 2, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 2, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 2, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 20, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 20, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 20, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 5, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 12, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 15, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 7, 2022
Decision on the taking of evidence
Jun 7, 2022
Decision on the taking of evidence
Jun 7, 2022
Decision on the taking of evidence
Jun 7, 2022
Decision on the taking of evidence
Jun 7, 2022
Decision on the taking of evidence
Jun 7, 2022
Decision on the taking of evidence
Jun 7, 2022
Decision on the taking of evidence
Jun 7, 2022
Decision on the taking of evidence
Jun 7, 2022
Decision on the taking of evidence
Jun 7, 2022
Decision on the taking of evidence
Jun 7, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2022
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Jun 7, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2022
Summons to give evidence
Jun 7, 2022
Summons to give evidence
Jun 7, 2022
Summons to give evidence
Jun 7, 2022
Summons to give evidence
Jun 7, 2022
Summons to give evidence
Jun 7, 2022
Summons to give evidence
Jun 7, 2022
Summons to give evidence
Jun 7, 2022
Summons to give evidence
Jun 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 3, 2021
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
Jun 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 24, 2021
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Jun 23, 2021
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jun 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2021
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jun 18, 2021
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 15, 2021
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 14, 2021
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Apr 12, 2021
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 8, 2021
Request for extension of time limit
Dec 8, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2020
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Dec 8, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 3, 2020
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jan 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 11, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 11, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 9, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 3, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 28, 2019
Notice of opposition
Aug 28, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 10, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 2, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 9, 2018
French translation of claims
Oct 9, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jun 14, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 14, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 14, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 14, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 14, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 29, 2018
Examination started
May 3, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 14, 2018
Refund order of filing/examination fee
Feb 26, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 26, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 26, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 21, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Feb 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 15, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Feb 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 15, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 30, 2018
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jan 30, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Dec 4, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 25, 2017
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Aug 25, 2017
International preliminary examination report
Aug 25, 2017
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Aug 25, 2017
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Aug 25, 2017
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Aug 1, 2017
Notification of election of EPO
Jul 20, 2017
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT) (without attachments)
Jun 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2017
PCT demand form
Jun 27, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 27, 2017
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/404
Jun 27, 2017
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/404
Jun 1, 2017
Invitation to correct defects in demand
May 30, 2017
Notification of receipt of demand
May 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2017
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
May 22, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
May 22, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
May 22, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
May 22, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
May 22, 2017
Reply to International Search Opinion
Feb 14, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 26, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Jan 26, 2017
Published international application - A1
Nov 7, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 7, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 7, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box

EP3324809

SEKO

Application Number: EP16763085A
Filing Date: Jul 21, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jan 5, 2024
Publication Date: Nov 28, 2018
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