Slicing Device Comprising A Stop Means

Patent No. EP3341168 (titled "Slicing Device Comprising A Stop Means") was filed by GEA Food Solutions Germany on Aug 16, 2016. The application was issued on Mar 18, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
WEBER MASCHINENBAU BREIDENBACH	Dec 2, 2020	MANITZ FINSTERWALD PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB

Dossier Documents

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Sep 15, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Sep 15, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 12, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 1, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 1, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 1, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 1, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 1, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 1, 2022
Means of redress
Jun 1, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 1, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 1, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 1, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 1, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 27, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Apr 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 26, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2022
Refund of fees
Mar 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Feb 25, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 25, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 24, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Feb 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Feb 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Feb 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 6, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 6, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 6, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 6, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
May 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
May 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 19, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 19, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 8, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 2, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 2, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Dec 2, 2020
Notice of opposition
Dec 2, 2020
Notice of opposition
Dec 2, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 30, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 20, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2020
English translation of the claims
Feb 4, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 4, 2020
French translation of claims
Feb 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 30, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 30, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 30, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 30, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 13, 2019
Examination started
Nov 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2018
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Nov 23, 2018
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Nov 19, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Jun 6, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 5, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Apr 3, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 3, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 5, 2018
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Mar 5, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jan 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 5, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 23, 2017
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Oct 23, 2017
International preliminary examination report
Oct 23, 2017
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Oct 23, 2017
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Oct 23, 2017
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Sep 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2017
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Sep 26, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Sep 26, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Sep 26, 2017
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Jul 26, 2017
Written opinion
Jul 26, 2017
Written opinion - free text sheet
Jul 26, 2017
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Jul 25, 2017
Notification of election of EPO
Jul 14, 2017
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT) (without attachments)
Jun 30, 2017
Notification of receipt of demand
Jun 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2017
PCT demand form
Jun 26, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jun 26, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 26, 2017
Reply to International Search Opinion
Mar 23, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 2, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Mar 2, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Mar 2, 2017
Published international application - A1
Nov 11, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 11, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 11, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 8, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Aug 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2016
Abstract
Aug 16, 2016
Claims
Aug 16, 2016
Description
Aug 16, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Aug 16, 2016
Drawings
Aug 16, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3341168

GEA FOOD SOLUTIONS GERMANY

Application Number: EP16757195A
Filing Date: Aug 16, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Sep 16, 2022
Publication Date: Mar 18, 2020
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