Method For Carrying Out A Trimming Cut

Patent No. EP3386693 (titled "Method For Carrying Out A Trimming Cut") was filed by GEA Food Solutions Germany on Dec 9, 2016. The application was issued on Aug 28, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
WEBER MASCHINENBAU GMBH BREIDENBACH	May 26, 2020	GRAMM

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

Date
Description

Sep 20, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Sep 20, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 15, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 13, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 3, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 3, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 3, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 3, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 3, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 3, 2022
Means of redress
Jun 3, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 3, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 3, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 3, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 3, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 3, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 3, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2022
General enquiry
Dec 9, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 5, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 30, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Mar 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2021
Submission concerning representation
Mar 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 9, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Oct 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Oct 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 17, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 3, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
May 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
May 26, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
May 26, 2020
Notice of opposition
May 26, 2020
Notice of opposition
Sep 9, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 1, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2019
English translation of the claims
Jul 15, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 15, 2019
French translation of claims
Jul 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 29, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 29, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 29, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 29, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 19, 2019
Examination started
Mar 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2019
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Mar 5, 2019
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Nov 19, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Sep 19, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 17, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 13, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 20, 2018
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jun 20, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jun 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 23, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 23, 2018
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jan 23, 2018
International preliminary examination report
Jan 23, 2018
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jan 23, 2018
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jan 23, 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 8, 2017
Written opinion
Nov 8, 2017
Written opinion - free text sheet
Nov 8, 2017
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Oct 30, 2017
Notification of election of EPO
Oct 16, 2017
Notification of receipt of demand
Oct 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2017
PCT demand form
Oct 10, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 10, 2017
Reply to International Search Opinion
Jul 4, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 15, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Jun 15, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Jun 15, 2017
Published international application - A1
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
Jan 3, 2017
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Dec 23, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Dec 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2016
Abstract
Dec 9, 2016
Claims
Dec 9, 2016
Description
Dec 9, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Dec 9, 2016
Drawings
Dec 9, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3386693

GEA FOOD SOLUTIONS GERMANY

Application Number: EP16810333A
Filing Date: Dec 9, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Sep 16, 2022
Publication Date: Aug 28, 2019
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