Capsule For Preparing A Beverage

Patent No. EP3487788 (titled "Capsule For Preparing A Beverage") was filed by Delica on Jun 26, 2017. The application was issued on Jul 12, 2023.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KONINKLIJKE DOUWE EGBERTS	Apr 22, 2021	BOULT WADE TENNANT

Dossier Documents

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Jun 15, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 15, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 9, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 5, 2023
English translation of the claims
Jun 5, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 5, 2023
French translation of claims
Jun 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Apr 6, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 6, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 29, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 15, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 15, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 15, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 15, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 15, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2022
Means of redress
Dec 15, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 15, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 15, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 15, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 15, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 12, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 24, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 10, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 26, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 26, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2021
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Aug 26, 2021
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 10, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 10, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 28, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 28, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 28, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Apr 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Apr 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Apr 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Apr 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Apr 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Apr 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Apr 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Apr 22, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 22, 2021
Notice of opposition
Apr 22, 2021
Notice of opposition
Aug 3, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 25, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2020
English translation of the claims
Jun 10, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 10, 2020
French translation of claims
Jun 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 6, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 6, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 6, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 6, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 6, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 19, 2020
Examination started
Jul 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 12, 2019
Amendments received before examination
Jul 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 26, 2019
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Feb 22, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 22, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 22, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 19, 2019
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Feb 5, 2019
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 30, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 12, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 25, 2018
Copy of the international search report
Jan 25, 2018
Copy of the international search report
Jan 25, 2018
Published international application - A1
Oct 9, 2017
ISR: cited documents
Oct 9, 2017
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
Oct 6, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 6, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 6, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 8, 2017
Reply to invitation to pay additional fees
Sep 6, 2017
Reply to invitation to pay additional fees
Aug 9, 2017
Partial International Search Report
Aug 9, 2017
Provisional opinion accompanying the partial search results
Jul 17, 2017
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Jul 14, 2017
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Jul 11, 2017
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Jun 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2017
Abstract
Jun 26, 2017
Claims
Jun 26, 2017
Description
Jun 26, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
Jun 26, 2017
Drawings
Jun 26, 2017
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Jun 26, 2017
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3487788

DELICA

Application Number: EP17734698A
Filing Date: Jun 26, 2017
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 9, 2023
Publication Date: Jul 12, 2023
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