Bale Feed Out Apparatus

Patent No. EP3557971 (titled "Bale Feed Out Apparatus") was filed by Wessex Machinery on Dec 20, 2017. The application was issued on Feb 9, 2022.

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
HUSTLER EQUIPMENT	Nov 8, 2022	RIBEIRO

Dossier Documents

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Feb 6, 2025
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Feb 6, 2025
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 31, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 31, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 31, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 31, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 31, 2024
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 31, 2024
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 31, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 31, 2024
Means of redress
Oct 31, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 31, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 31, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2024
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 26, 2024
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 26, 2024
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 12, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 5, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 5, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 5, 2024
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 5, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2023
Communication of amended entries
Dec 8, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2023
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jul 7, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jun 30, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jun 30, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jun 30, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jun 30, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jun 30, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jun 30, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jun 30, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jun 30, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jun 30, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 30, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 3, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 3, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 3, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 3, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Apr 3, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Apr 3, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Apr 3, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Apr 3, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Apr 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 3, 2023
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 23, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 23, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 17, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Nov 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Nov 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Nov 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Nov 8, 2022
Notice of opposition
Nov 8, 2022
Notice of opposition
Feb 22, 2022
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 13, 2022
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 17, 2021
Information about non-relevance of third-party observations
Nov 29, 2021
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Nov 24, 2021
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Nov 24, 2021
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Nov 24, 2021
Observations by third parties
Nov 24, 2021
Observations by third parties
Nov 24, 2021
Patent document filed by a Third party
Nov 24, 2021
Patent document filed by a Third party
Nov 24, 2021
Patent document filed by a Third party
Nov 24, 2021
Patent document filed by a Third party
Nov 24, 2021
Patent document filed by a Third party
Nov 24, 2021
Patent document filed by a Third party
Nov 24, 2021
Patent document filed by a Third party
Nov 24, 2021
Patent document filed by a Third party
Nov 24, 2021
Patent document filed by a Third party
Nov 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2021
French translation of claims
Nov 19, 2021
German translation of the claims
Nov 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2021
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 13, 2021
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 13, 2021
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 13, 2021
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 13, 2021
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 20, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Jan 20, 2021
Claims
Jan 20, 2021
Description
Jan 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2021
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 22, 2020
Annex to the communication
Sep 22, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 16, 2020
Examination started
Feb 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2020
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 4, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 4, 2020
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 4, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Feb 4, 2020
Amended drawings filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 4, 2020
Amendments received before examination
Feb 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2020
Document concerning representation
Nov 22, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Oct 2, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 30, 2019
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 26, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 26, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 26, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 9, 2019
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2019
Request for entry into the European phase
May 6, 2019
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 17, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 28, 2018
Copy of the international search report
Jun 28, 2018
Published international application - A1
Mar 27, 2018
ISR: cited documents
Mar 23, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 23, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 23, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 16, 2018
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Jan 3, 2018
Abstract
Jan 3, 2018
Claims
Jan 3, 2018
Description
Jan 3, 2018
Drawings
Jan 3, 2018
Fee calculation sheet for an international application
Jan 3, 2018
Notification Concerning Documents Transmitted (copy for ISA/EP)
Jan 3, 2018
Notification Concerning Payment of Prescribed Fees (copy for ISA/EP)
Jan 3, 2018
Notification of the International Application Number and of the International Filing Date (copy for ISA/EP)
Jan 3, 2018
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)

EP3557971

WESSEX MACHINERY

Application Number: EP17822742A
Filing Date: Dec 20, 2017
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 7, 2025
Publication Date: Feb 9, 2022
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