Automatic Dosing Method

Patent No. EP3324810 (titled "Automatic Dosing Method") was filed by Seko on Jul 21, 2016. The application was issued on May 8, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HERBERT SAIER	Feb 6, 2020	ROCHE

Dossier Documents

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Jan 9, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jan 9, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 5, 2023
Advice of delivery
Sep 29, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2023
Advice of delivery
Sep 29, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 25, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 25, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Sep 25, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Sep 25, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 25, 2023
Means of redress
Sep 25, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 25, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 25, 2023
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Sep 25, 2023
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Sep 25, 2023
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Sep 25, 2023
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Sep 25, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 25, 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
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
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 14, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 2, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 2, 2023
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Feb 2, 2023
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Feb 2, 2023
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Feb 2, 2023
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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
Non-scannable object
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 23, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 23, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral 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
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Jan 20, 2023
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Jan 20, 2023
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Jan 20, 2023
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Jan 20, 2023
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Jan 20, 2023
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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
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 19, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 19, 2023
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 19, 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
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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
Jun 27, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 20, 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
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
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
Jun 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 11, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 11, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Apr 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 24, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 24, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 20, 2021
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
Oct 19, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 14, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 10, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 6, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 31, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 31, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 31, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 6, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 25, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 25, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 12, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 12, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Feb 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Feb 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Feb 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Feb 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Feb 6, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Feb 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2020
Notice of opposition
Feb 6, 2020
Notice of opposition
May 20, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 11, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 1, 2019
French translation of claims
Apr 1, 2019
German translation of the claims
Dec 3, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 3, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 3, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 3, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 3, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 31, 2018
Examination started
Sep 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 13, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 13, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Sep 13, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Sep 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 8, 2018
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 1, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Feb 28, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 28, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 28, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 5, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 4, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 14, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 26, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Jan 26, 2017
Published international application - A1
Nov 11, 2016
ISR: cited documents
Nov 10, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 10, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 10, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 27, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Aug 24, 2016
Abstract
Aug 24, 2016
Claims
Aug 24, 2016
Communication in Cases for Which No Other Form Is Applicable (copy for ISA/EP)
Aug 24, 2016
Description
Aug 24, 2016
Drawings
Aug 24, 2016
Invitation to Correct Defects in the International Application (copy for ISA/EP)
Aug 24, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Aug 24, 2016
Substitute sheet (Rule 26) - drawings for ISA/EP
Aug 24, 2016
Translated claims for ISA/EP
Aug 24, 2016
Translated description for ISA/EP
Aug 24, 2016
Translated drawings for ISA/EP
Aug 24, 2016
Translation of the abstract for ISA/EP

EP3324810

SEKO

Application Number: EP16763940A
Filing Date: Jul 21, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jan 5, 2024
Publication Date: May 8, 2019
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