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Method For Obtaining Crystals From A Mother Solution, And Crystallization Device Suitable For This Purpose

Patent No. EP3408415 (titled "Method For Obtaining Crystals From A Mother Solution, And Crystallization Device Suitable For This Purpose") was filed by BMA Braunschweigische Maschinenbauanstalt on Jan 25, 2017. The application was issued on Nov 13, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SUDZUCKER	Aug 7, 2020	SCHRELL

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Jul 22, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jul 22, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 19, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 7, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 7, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 7, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 7, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 7, 2022
Means of redress
Apr 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 5, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 5, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 5, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 5, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 5, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jan 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 1, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 21, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 21, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 24, 2020
Non-scannable object
Dec 24, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2020
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Dec 11, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 13, 2020
General authorisation
Nov 13, 2020
Submission concerning representation
Sep 23, 2020
Invitation to file an authorisation
Sep 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Aug 25, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 25, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 18, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Aug 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Aug 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Aug 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Aug 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Aug 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Aug 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Aug 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Aug 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Aug 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Aug 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Aug 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Aug 7, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 7, 2020
Notice of opposition
Aug 7, 2020
Notice of opposition
Nov 25, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 17, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 1, 2019
English translation of the claims
Oct 1, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 1, 2019
French translation of claims
Oct 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 12, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 12, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 12, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 12, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 6, 2019
Examination started
May 7, 2019
Priority search results
May 7, 2019
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Apr 25, 2019
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Mar 20, 2019
Refund of fees
Mar 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 5, 2019
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 5, 2019
Amended drawings filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 5, 2019
Amendments received before examination
Mar 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 6, 2018
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Aug 31, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 31, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 16, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 8, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 21, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Nov 21, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Nov 21, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Sep 14, 2017
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Sep 14, 2017
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Sep 14, 2017
Request for correction of obvious error
Aug 23, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 3, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Aug 3, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Aug 3, 2017
Published international application - A1
Mar 29, 2017
ISR: cited documents
Mar 29, 2017
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
Mar 27, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 27, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 27, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 14, 2017
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Feb 9, 2017
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Feb 9, 2017
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Feb 6, 2017
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Jan 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2017
Abstract
Jan 25, 2017
Claims
Jan 25, 2017
Description
Jan 25, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
Jan 25, 2017
Drawings
Jan 25, 2017
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3408415

BMA BRAUNSCHWEIGISCHE MASCHINENBAUANSTALT

Application Number: EP17702566A
Filing Date: Jan 25, 2017
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jul 22, 2022
Publication Date: Nov 13, 2019
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