Method And Apparatus For Retrieving Units From A Storage System

Patent No. EP3426576 (titled "Method And Apparatus For Retrieving Units From A Storage System") was filed by Ocado Innovation on Mar 10, 2017. The application was issued on Jan 17, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
AUTOSTORE TECHNOLOGY	Aug 4, 2021	ACAPO ONSAGERS
AUTOSTORE TECHNOLOGY	Aug 4, 2021	ONSAGERS

Dossier Documents

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Dec 21, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 8, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Dec 8, 2023
French translation of claims
Dec 8, 2023
German translation of the claims
Sep 4, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Sep 4, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Aug 4, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 4, 2023
Refund of fees
Aug 2, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 2, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 28, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 22, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 22, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2023
Notice of appeal
Apr 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2023
Advice of delivery
Apr 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2023
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 12, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 12, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 12, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 12, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2023
Means of redress
Apr 12, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 12, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 12, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 12, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 12, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 18, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2022
Authorisation
Nov 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2022
Submission concerning representation
May 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 19, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 19, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 17, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2021
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Oct 27, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 21, 2021
General authorisation
Oct 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 21, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Aug 18, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 18, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 10, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 4, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Aug 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Aug 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Aug 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Aug 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Aug 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Aug 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Aug 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Aug 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Aug 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Aug 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Aug 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Aug 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Aug 4, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2021
Notice of opposition
Aug 4, 2021
Notice of opposition
Nov 27, 2020
Rectification of designation of inventor (Legal Division)
Nov 16, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 12, 2020
Letter concerning the inventor
Oct 8, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 25, 2020
French translation of claims
Sep 25, 2020
German translation of the claims
Sep 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 6, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 6, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 6, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 6, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 6, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 10, 2020
Examination started
Jan 15, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 17, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 8, 2019
Refund of fees
Apr 29, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 29, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 29, 2019
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 29, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Apr 29, 2019
Amendments received before examination
Dec 19, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 17, 2018
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 15, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 15, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 15, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 26, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 18, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 27, 2018
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 27, 2018
Notification of the recording of a change
Oct 2, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 14, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Sep 14, 2017
Published international application - A1
Jun 14, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 14, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 14, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 23, 2017
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Mar 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2017
Abstract
Mar 10, 2017
Claims
Mar 10, 2017
Description
Mar 10, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
Mar 10, 2017
Drawings
Mar 10, 2017
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3426576

OCADO INNOVATION

Application Number: EP17710519A
Filing Date: Mar 10, 2017
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Dec 15, 2023
Publication Date: Jan 17, 2024
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