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Picking Station For Picking Articles Into Order Containers And Conveying Pockets For Order Picking And Batch Picking

Patent No. EP3337738 (titled "Picking Station For Picking Articles Into Order Containers And Conveying Pockets For Order Picking And Batch Picking") was filed by Knapp on Aug 17, 2016. The application was issued on Feb 19, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SSI SCHAFER AUTOMATION	Nov 18, 2020	WITTE

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Oct 20, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Oct 20, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 17, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 12, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 5, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 5, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 5, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 5, 2022
Means of redress
Jul 5, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 5, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 5, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 5, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 23, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 19, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 11, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Mar 18, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Dec 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 17, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 17, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jul 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 21, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 7, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 7, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 23, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 19, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 18, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Nov 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Nov 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Nov 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Nov 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Nov 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Nov 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Nov 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Nov 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Nov 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Nov 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Nov 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Nov 18, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Nov 18, 2020
Notice of opposition
Nov 18, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 2, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 23, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2020
English translation of the claims
Jan 8, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 8, 2020
French translation of claims
Jan 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 26, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 26, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 26, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 26, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 19, 2019
Examination started
May 30, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 27, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 1, 2018
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Mar 1, 2018
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Mar 1, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Mar 1, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Mar 1, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Feb 28, 2018
Refund order of filing/examination fee
Feb 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 2, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 2, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 4, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 15, 2017
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Nov 15, 2017
International preliminary examination report
Nov 15, 2017
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Nov 15, 2017
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Nov 15, 2017
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Aug 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2017
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Aug 23, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Aug 23, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Aug 23, 2017
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Jul 25, 2017
Written opinion
Jul 25, 2017
Written opinion - free text sheet
Jul 25, 2017
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Jun 26, 2017
Notification of election of EPO
Jun 8, 2017
Notification of receipt of demand
Jun 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2017
PCT demand form
Jun 1, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jun 1, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Jun 1, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 1, 2017
Reply to International Search Opinion
Mar 13, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 23, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Feb 23, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Feb 23, 2017
Published international application - A1
Nov 29, 2016
ISR: cited documents
Nov 29, 2016
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
Nov 25, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 25, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 25, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 13, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Sep 1, 2016
Abstract
Sep 1, 2016
Claims
Sep 1, 2016
Description
Sep 1, 2016
Drawings
Sep 1, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)

EP3337738

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Application Number: EP16758079A
Filing Date: Aug 17, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Oct 21, 2022
Publication Date: Feb 19, 2020
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