Seal For A Single Serve Capsule

Patent No. EP3883865 (titled "Seal For A Single Serve Capsule") was filed by GCS German Capsule Solution on Nov 22, 2019. The application was issued on Nov 5, 2025.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PAJARO	Aug 9, 2023	BIRD & BIRD HAMBURG

Dossier Documents

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Oct 9, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 9, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 29, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2025
English translation of the claims
Sep 29, 2025
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Sep 29, 2025
French translation of claims
Sep 29, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2025
Letter relating to the request for the automatic debiting procedure
Jul 14, 2025
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 14, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 14, 2025
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 7, 2025
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 4, 2025
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 4, 2025
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 4, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2025
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2025
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 4, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2025
Means of redress
Apr 4, 2025
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 4, 2025
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 4, 2025
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2025
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 2, 2025
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 11, 2025
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 10, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 10, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 10, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2025
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2025
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2025
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2025
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 7, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 21, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2024
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Dec 21, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2023
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 2, 2023
Request concerning representative opponent
Aug 24, 2023
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 24, 2023
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 16, 2023
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Aug 9, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Aug 9, 2023
Notice of opposition
Aug 9, 2023
Notice of opposition
Nov 22, 2022
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 13, 2022
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2022
English translation of the claims
Sep 29, 2022
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 29, 2022
French translation of claims
Sep 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 1, 2022
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 1, 2022
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 1, 2022
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 1, 2022
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 1, 2022
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 26, 2022
Examination started
Mar 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2022
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Feb 18, 2022
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Nov 22, 2021
Payment submission rejected
Oct 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2021
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Sep 1, 2021
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 5, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 29, 2021
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 25, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 25, 2021
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 22, 2021
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
May 31, 2021
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
May 31, 2021
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
May 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2021
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 6, 2021
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 29, 2020
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Oct 29, 2020
International preliminary examination report
Oct 29, 2020
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Oct 29, 2020
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Oct 29, 2020
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Oct 15, 2020
Notification of election of EPO
Sep 22, 2020
Notification of receipt of demand
Sep 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2020
PCT demand form
Jun 17, 2020
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 17, 2020
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 17, 2020
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 28, 2020
Copy of the international search report
May 28, 2020
Copy of the international search report
May 28, 2020
Published international application - A1
Feb 28, 2020
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Jan 7, 2020
ISR: cited documents
Jan 7, 2020
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
Jan 7, 2020
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 7, 2020
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 7, 2020
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 6, 2019
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Dec 5, 2019
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Dec 2, 2019
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Nov 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2019
Abstract
Nov 22, 2019
Claims
Nov 22, 2019
Description
Nov 22, 2019
Document concerning fees and payments
Nov 22, 2019
Drawings
Nov 22, 2019
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Nov 22, 2019
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Nov 22, 2019
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3883865

GCS GERMAN CAPSULE SOLUTION

Application Number: EP19808792A
Filing Date: Nov 22, 2019
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 3, 2025
Publication Date: Nov 5, 2025
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