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Method And Packaging Machine For Determining The Concentration Of Gas In A Packaging

Patent No. EP3465152 (titled "Method And Packaging Machine For Determining The Concentration Of Gas In A Packaging") was filed by GEA Food Solutions Germany on May 29, 2017. The application was issued on Feb 24, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GASPOROX	Nov 24, 2021	KIPA

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Nov 2, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 2, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jul 17, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 17, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 17, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Jul 17, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Jul 17, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 17, 2023
Means of redress
Jul 17, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 17, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 17, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 17, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 14, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 12, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Apr 14, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 4, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 4, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 23, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 13, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
May 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 10, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 10, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 10, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 4, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2021
Reply to the communication concerning admissibility of an opposition
Nov 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2021
Communication indicating deficiencies in the notice of opposition which may be remedied
Nov 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Nov 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Nov 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Nov 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Nov 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Nov 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Nov 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Nov 24, 2021
International publication (Pamphlet)
Nov 24, 2021
Notice of opposition
Nov 24, 2021
Notice of opposition
Nov 24, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 28, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2021
English translation of the claims
Jan 13, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 13, 2021
French translation of claims
Jan 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 16, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 16, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 16, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 16, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 27, 2020
Claims
Apr 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 20, 2019
Annex to the communication
Dec 20, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 12, 2019
Examination started
Sep 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2019
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Aug 26, 2019
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jul 3, 2019
Refund of fees
Jun 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2019
Amendments received before examination
Jun 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 8, 2019
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 7, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 6, 2018
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Dec 6, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Dec 3, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Nov 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 20, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 8, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 7, 2018
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Aug 7, 2018
International preliminary examination report
Aug 7, 2018
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Aug 7, 2018
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Aug 7, 2018
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jul 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2018
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Jul 18, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jul 18, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jul 18, 2018
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Jun 21, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit
Jun 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2018
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Jun 15, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 19, 2018
Written opinion
Apr 19, 2018
Written opinion - free text sheet
Apr 19, 2018
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Apr 17, 2018
Notification of election of EPO
Apr 4, 2018
Notification of receipt of demand
Mar 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2018
PCT demand form
Mar 23, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 23, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 23, 2018
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 23, 2018
Reply to International Search Opinion
Dec 21, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 21, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 21, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 21, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 21, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 30, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Nov 30, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Nov 30, 2017
Published international application - A1
Sep 14, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 14, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 14, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 6, 2017
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Jul 3, 2017
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
May 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 29, 2017
Abstract
May 29, 2017
Claims
May 29, 2017
Description
May 29, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
May 29, 2017
Drawings
May 29, 2017
Electronic request for grant of an International application
May 29, 2017
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3465152

GEA FOOD SOLUTIONS GERMANY

Application Number: EP17732317A
Filing Date: May 29, 2017
Status: Revoked; Nov 3, 2023
Publication Date: Feb 24, 2021
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