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Reduction Of The Chamber Volume During Drawing-Depth Adaptation In The Moulding And Sealing Station By Means Of An Inflatable Seal

Patent No. EP3380405 (titled "Reduction Of The Chamber Volume During Drawing-Depth Adaptation In The Moulding And Sealing Station By Means Of An Inflatable Seal") was filed by GEA Food Solutions Germany on Nov 25, 2016. The application was issued on Mar 15, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MULTIVAC SEPP HAGGENMULLER	Sep 25, 2020	GRUNECKER PATENT

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Feb 16, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 16, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 10, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2023
English translation of the claims
Jan 5, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 5, 2023
French translation of claims
Jan 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jun 15, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 15, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 15, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 15, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 15, 2022
Means of redress
Jun 15, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 15, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 14, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 14, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 4, 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
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 24, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 24, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Feb 24, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Feb 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 24, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 1, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 23, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 23, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 23, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 23, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 15, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 15, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 2, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Sep 25, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 25, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Sep 25, 2020
Notice of opposition
Sep 25, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jan 13, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 5, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2019
English translation of the claims
Nov 19, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 19, 2019
French translation of claims
Nov 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 30, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 30, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 30, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 30, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 1, 2019
Abstract
Jul 1, 2019
Abstract
Jul 1, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 1, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Jul 1, 2019
Amended drawings with annotations
Jul 1, 2019
Claims
Jul 1, 2019
Description
Jul 1, 2019
Drawings
Jul 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 1, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 22, 2019
Annex to the communication
Mar 22, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 14, 2019
Examination started
Feb 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2019
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Feb 25, 2019
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Dec 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2018
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Nov 19, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Sep 5, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 6, 2018
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 2, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 5, 2018
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jun 5, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
May 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 6, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 26, 2018
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Feb 26, 2018
International preliminary examination report
Feb 26, 2018
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Feb 26, 2018
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Feb 26, 2018
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Dec 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2017
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Dec 21, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 21, 2017
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Nov 7, 2017
Notification of election of EPO
Nov 7, 2017
Written opinion
Nov 7, 2017
Written opinion - free text sheet
Nov 7, 2017
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Oct 9, 2017
Notification of receipt of demand
Sep 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2017
PCT demand form
Sep 27, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Sep 27, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Sep 27, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 27, 2017
Reply to International Search Opinion
Jun 19, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 1, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Jun 1, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Jun 1, 2017
Published international application - A1
Feb 21, 2017
ISR: cited documents
Feb 21, 2017
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
Feb 17, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 17, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 17, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 13, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Dec 8, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Dec 2, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Nov 29, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Nov 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2016
Abstract
Nov 25, 2016
Claims
Nov 25, 2016
Description
Nov 25, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Nov 25, 2016
Drawings
Nov 25, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3380405

GEA FOOD SOLUTIONS GERMANY

Application Number: EP16801264A
Filing Date: Nov 25, 2016
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 10, 2023
Publication Date: Mar 15, 2023
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