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EP About this file: EP2134611

EP2134611 - SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE [Right-click to bookmark this link]
Former [2009/52]SYSTEM, METHOD AND CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE
[2010/18]
StatusPatent maintained as amended
Status updated on  02.11.2018
Database last updated on 14.03.2026
Most recent event   Tooltip12.07.2019Lapse of the patent in a contracting state
New state(s): IE		published on 14.08.2019  [2019/33]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.
Vleutensevaart 35
3532 AD Utrecht / NL
[2018/49]
Former [2012/30]For all designated states
Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.
Vleutensevaart 35
3532 AD Utrecht / NL
Former [2012/04]For all designated states
Sara Lee/DE B.V.
Keulsekade 143
3532 AA Utrecht / NL
Former [2009/52]For all designated states
Sara Lee/DE N.V.
Keulsekade 143
3532 AA Utrecht / NL
Inventor(s)01 / BIESHEUVEL, Arend Cornelis Jacobus
Raadhuislaan 7
4251 VS Werkendam / NL
02 / KAMERBEEK, Ralf
Borneostraat 2a
3531 PJ Utrecht / NL
03 / WONG, Kon Euan Gerard
6/2 Argyle Court
Glen Waverley Victoria 3150 / AU
04 / BRANDT, Guido
43 Norville Street
Bentleigh East Victoria 3163 / AU
05 / KOELING, Hendrik Cornelis
Harderwijkkade 11
3826 BE Amersfoort / NL
 [2010/20]
Former [2009/52]01 / BIESHEUVEL, Arend Cornelis Jacobus
Raadhuislaan 7
NL-4251 VS Werkendam / NL
02 / KAMERBEEK, Ralf
Borneostraat 2a
NL-3531 PJ Utrecht / NL
03 / WONG, Kon Euan Gerard
6/2 Argyle Court
Glen Waverley Victoria 3150 / AU
04 / BRANDT, Guido
43 Norville Street
Bentleigh East Victoria 3163 / AU
05 / KOELING, Hendrik Cornelis
Harderwijkkade 11
NL-3826 BE Amersfoort / NL
Representative(s)V.O.
P.O. Box 87930
2508 DH Den Haag / NL
[2018/49]
Former [2009/52]Hatzmann, Martin
Vereenigde Johan de Wittlaan 7
2517 JR Den Haag / NL
Application number, filing date08793832.008.08.2008
[2009/52]
WO2008NL50540
Priority number, dateEP2008015080729.01.2008         Original published format: EP 08150807
[2009/52]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report
No.:WO2009110783
Date:11.09.2009
Language:EN
[2009/37]
Type: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP2134611
Date:23.12.2009
Language:EN
The application published by WIPO in one of the EPO official languages on 11.09.2009 takes the place of the publication of the European patent application.
[2009/52]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP2134611
Date:23.06.2010
Language:EN
[2010/25]
Type: B2 New European patent specification 
No.:EP2134611
Date:05.12.2018
Language:EN
[2018/49]
Search report(s)International search report - published on:EP11.03.2010
ClassificationIPC:B65D85/804, // A23F5/18, A47J31/24
[2010/18]
CPC:
A47J31/0673 (EP,US); B65D85/8046 (EP,US); A23F5/18 (EP,US);
A47J31/0678 (EP,US); A47J31/3695 (EP,US); B65D85/8052 (EP,US);
B65D85/8061 (EP,US); A47J31/368 (EP,US) (-)
Former IPC [2009/52]B65D/
Designated contracting statesAT,   BE,   BG,   CH,   CY,   CZ,   DE,   DK,   EE,   ES,   FI,   FR,   GB,   GR,   HR,   HU,   IE,   IS,   IT,   LI,   LT,   LU,   LV,   MC,   MT,   NL,   NO,   PL,   PT,   RO,   SE,   SI,   SK,   TR [2018/49]
Former [2009/52]AT,  BE,  BG,  CH,  CY,  CZ,  DE,  DK,  EE,  ES,  FI,  FR,  GB,  GR,  HR,  HU,  IE,  IS,  IT,  LI,  LT,  LU,  LV,  MC,  MT,  NL,  NO,  PL,  PT,  RO,  SE,  SI,  SK,  TR 
Extension statesAL12.10.2009
BA12.10.2009
MK12.10.2009
RS12.10.2009
TitleGerman:SYSTEM UND VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG EINES GETRÄNKS[2010/18]
English:SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE[2010/18]
French:SYSTÈME ET PROCÉDÉ POUR LA PRÉPARATION D'UNE BOISSON[2010/18]
Former [2009/52]SYSTEM, VERFAHREN UND KAPSEL ZUR HERSTELLUNG EINES GETRÄNKS
Former [2009/52]SYSTEM, METHOD AND CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE
Former [2009/52]SYSTÈME, PROCÉDÉ ET CAPSULE POUR LA PRÉPARATION D'UNE BOISSON
Entry into regional phase12.10.2009National basic fee paid 
12.10.2009Designation fee(s) paid 
12.10.2009Examination fee paid 
Examination procedure12.10.2009Examination requested  [2009/52]
18.12.2009Amendment by applicant (claims and/or description)
23.04.2010Communication of intention to grant the patent
06.05.2010Fee for grant paid
06.05.2010Fee for publishing/printing paid
Divisional application(s)EP10166559.4  / EP2228320
EP12165182.2  / EP2510802
EP12165187.1  / EP2510803
EP12165206.9  / EP2510804
EP12165210.1  / EP2510805
Opposition(s)Opponent(s)01  18.03.2011  23.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund
Limmatstrasse 152
8005 Zürich / CH
Opponent's representative
Wenger, René, et al, et al
Hepp Wenger Ryffel AG
Friedtalweg 5
9500 Wil / CH
 02  23.03.2011  28.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Alice Allison SA
Zona Signù
6537 Grono / CH
Opponent's representative
Keller Schneider Patent- und Markenanwälte AG (Zürich)
Beethovenstrasse 49
Postfach
8027 Zürich / CH
 03  23.03.2011  15.02.2016  WITHDRAWN
Pajaro Limited
90 Fetter Lane London
EC4A 1EQ / GB
Opponent's representative
Alt, Michael, et al, et al
Bird & Bird LLP
Maximiliansplatz 22
80333 München / DE
 04  23.03.2011  28.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Patentwerk B.V.
Julianaplein 4
5211 BC 's-Hertogenbosch / NL
Opponent's representative
Patentwerk B.V., et al, et al
P.O. Box 1514
5200 BN 's-Hertogenbosch / NL
 05  23.03.2011  28.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Zardi, M. Marco
C/o M. Zardi & Co. SA Via G. B. Pioda 6
6900 Lugano / CH
Opponent's representative
Lavoix, et al, et al
2, place d'Estienne d'Orves
75441 Paris Cedex 09 / FR
 [N/P]
Former [2018/12]
Opponent(s)01  18.03.2011  23.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund
Limmatstrasse 152
8005 Zürich / CH
Opponent's representative
Wenger, René, et al, et al
Hepp Wenger Ryffel AG
Friedtalweg 5
9500 Wil / CH
 02  23.03.2011  28.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Alice Allison SA
Zona Signù
6537 Grono / CH
Opponent's representative
Schneider Feldmann AG Patent- und Markenanwälte
Beethovenstrasse 49
Postfach
8027 Zürich / CH
 03  23.03.2011  15.02.2016  WITHDRAWN
Pajaro Limited
90 Fetter Lane London
EC4A 1EQ / GB
Opponent's representative
Alt, Michael, et al, et al
Bird & Bird LLP
Maximiliansplatz 22
80333 München / DE
 04  23.03.2011  28.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Patentwerk B.V.
Julianaplein 4
5211 BC 's-Hertogenbosch / NL
Opponent's representative
Patentwerk B.V., et al, et al
P.O. Box 1514
5200 BN 's-Hertogenbosch / NL
 05  23.03.2011  28.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Zardi, M. Marco
C/o M. Zardi & Co. SA Via G. B. Pioda 6
6900 Lugano / CH
Opponent's representative
Lavoix, et al, et al
2, place d'Estienne d'Orves
75441 Paris Cedex 09 / FR
Former [2017/04]
Opponent(s)01  18.03.2011  23.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund
Limmatstrasse 152
8005 Zürich / CH
Opponent's representative
Wenger, René, et al, et al
Hepp Wenger Ryffel AG
Friedtalweg 5
9500 Wil / CH
 02  23.03.2011  28.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Alice Allison SA
Zona Signù
6537 Grono / CH
Opponent's representative
Zwick, Evelyn, et al, et al
Schneider Feldmann AG
Patent- und Markenanwälte
Beethovenstrasse 49
Postfach
8027 Zürich / CH
 03  23.03.2011  15.02.2016  WITHDRAWN
Pajaro Limited
90 Fetter Lane London
EC4A 1EQ / GB
Opponent's representative
Alt, Michael, et al, et al
Bird & Bird LLP
Maximiliansplatz 22
80333 München / DE
 04  23.03.2011  28.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Patentwerk B.V.
Julianaplein 4
5211 BC 's-Hertogenbosch / NL
Opponent's representative
Patentwerk B.V., et al, et al
P.O. Box 1514
5200 BN 's-Hertogenbosch / NL
 05  23.03.2011  28.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Zardi, M. Marco
C/o M. Zardi & Co. SA Via G. B. Pioda 6
6900 Lugano / CH
Opponent's representative
Lavoix, et al, et al
2, place d'Estienne d'Orves
75441 Paris Cedex 09 / FR
Former [2016/35]
Opponent(s)01  18.03.2011  23.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund
Limmatstrasse 152
8005 Zürich / CH
Opponent's representative
Wenger, René, et al, et al
Hepp Wenger Ryffel AG
Friedtalweg 5
9500 Wil / CH
 02  23.03.2011  28.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Alice Allison SA
Zona Signù
6537 Grono / CH
Opponent's representative
Zwick, Evelyn, et al, et al
Schneider Feldmann AG Patent- und Markenanwälte Beethovenstrasse 49 P.O. Box 2792
CH-8022 Zürich / CH
 03  23.03.2011  15.02.2016  WITHDRAWN
Pajaro Limited
90 Fetter Lane London
EC4A 1EQ / GB
Opponent's representative
Alt, Michael, et al, et al
Bird & Bird LLP
Maximiliansplatz 22
80333 München / DE
 04  23.03.2011  28.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Patentwerk B.V.
Julianaplein 4
5211 BC 's-Hertogenbosch / NL
Opponent's representative
Langenhuijsen, Bastiaan Wilhelmus Herman, et al, et al
Patentwerk B.V. P.O. Box 1514
5200 BN 's-Hertogenbosch / NL
 05  23.03.2011  28.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Zardi, M. Marco
C/o M. Zardi & Co. SA Via G. B. Pioda 6
6900 Lugano / CH
Opponent's representative
Lavoix, et al, et al
2, place d'Estienne d'Orves
75441 Paris Cedex 09 / FR
Former [2016/12]
Opponent(s)01  18.03.2011  23.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund
Limmatstrasse 152
8005 Zürich / CH
Opponent's representative
Wenger, René, et al, et al
Hepp Wenger Ryffel AG
Friedtalweg 5
9500 Wil / CH
 02  23.03.2011  28.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Alice Allison SA
Zona Signù
6537 Grono / CH
Opponent's representative
Zwick, Evelyn, et al, et al
Schneider Feldmann AG Patent- und Markenanwälte Beethovenstrasse 49 P.O. Box 2792
CH-8022 Zürich / CH
 03  23.03.2011  15.02.2016  WITHDRAWN
Pajaro Limited
90 Fetter Lane London
EC4A 1EQ / GB
Opponent's representative
Alt, Michael, et al, et al
Bird & Bird LLP
Maximiliansplatz 22
80333 München / DE
 04  23.03.2011  28.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Patentwerk B.V.
Julianaplein 4
5211 BC 's-Hertogenbosch / NL
Opponent's representative
Langenhuijsen, Bastiaan Wilhelmus Herman, et al, et al
Patentwerk B.V. P.O. Box 1514
5200 BN 's-Hertogenbosch / NL
 05  23.03.2011  28.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Zardi, M. Marco
C/o M. Zardi & Co. SA Via G. B. Pioda 6
6900 Lugano / CH
Opponent's representative
Goëtghebeur, Stéphane Paul Jean-Marie, et al, et al
Cabinet Lavoix
2, place d'Estienne d'Orves
75441 Paris Cedex 09 / FR
Former [2013/02]
Opponent(s)01  18.03.2011  23.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund
Limmatstrasse 152
8005 Zürich / CH
Opponent's representative
Wenger, René, et al, et al
Hepp Wenger Ryffel AG Friedtalweg 5
9500 Wil / CH
 02  23.03.2011  28.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Alice Allison SA
Zona Signù
6537 Grono / CH
Opponent's representative
Zwick, Evelyn, et al, et al
Schneider Feldmann AG Patent- und Markenanwälte Beethovenstrasse 49 P.O. Box 2792
CH-8022 Zürich / CH
 03  23.03.2011  30.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Pajaro Limited
90 Fetter Lane London
EC4A 1EQ / GB
Opponent's representative
Alt, Michael, et al, et al
Bird & Bird LLP Pacellistraße 14
80333 München / DE
 04  23.03.2011  28.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Patentwerk B.V.
Julianaplein 4
5211 BC 's-Hertogenbosch / NL
Opponent's representative
Langenhuijsen, Bastiaan Wilhelmus Herman, et al, et al
Patentwerk B.V. P.O. Box 1514
5200 BN 's-Hertogenbosch / NL
 05  23.03.2011  28.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Zardi, M. Marco
C/o M. Zardi & Co. SA Via G. B. Pioda 6
6900 Lugano / CH
Opponent's representative
Goëtghebeur, Stéphane Paul Jean-Marie, et al, et al
Cabinet Lavoix
2, place d'Estienne d'Orves
FR-75441 Paris Cedex 09 / FR
Former [2011/17]
Opponent(s)01  18.03.2011  23.03.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund
Limmatstrasse 152
8005 Zürich / CH
Opponent's representative
Wenger, René, et al, et al
Hepp Wenger Ryffel AG Friedtalweg 5
9500 Wil / CH
 02  23.03.2011   
Alice Allison SA
Zona Signù
6537 Grono / CH
Opponent's representative
Zwick, Evelyn, et al, et al
Schneider Feldmann AG Patent- und Markenanwälte Beethovenstrasse 49 P.O. Box 2792
CH-8022 Zürich / CH
 03  23.03.2011   
Pajaro Limited
90 Fetter Lane London
EC4A 1EQ / GB
Opponent's representative
Alt, Michael, et al, et al
Bird & Bird LLP Pacellistraße 14
80333 München / DE
 04  23.03.2011   
Patentwerk B.V.
Julianaplein 4
5211 BC 's-Hertogenbosch / NL
Opponent's representative
Langenhuijsen, Bastiaan Wilhelmus Herman, et al, et al
Patentwerk B.V. P.O. Box 1514
5200 BN 's-Hertogenbosch / NL
 05  23.03.2011   
Zardi, M. Marco
C/o M. Zardi & Co. SA Via G. B. Pioda 6
6900 Lugano / CH
29.04.2011Invitation to proprietor to file observations on the notice of opposition
09.01.2012Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition
31.01.2013Date of oral proceedings
28.02.2013Despatch of interlocutory decision in opposition
28.02.2013Despatch of minutes of oral proceedings
19.03.2018Legal effect of interlocutory decision in opposition
03.07.2018Despatch of communication that the patent will be maintained as amended
01.10.2018Fee for printing new specification paid
Appeal following opposition29.04.2013Appeal received No.  T1010/13
10.07.2013Statement of grounds filed
19.03.2018Result of appeal procedure: maintenance in amended form
25.04.2013Appeal received No.  T1010/13
09.07.2013Statement of grounds filed
19.03.2018Result of appeal procedure: maintenance in amended form
06.05.2013Appeal received No.  T1010/13
04.07.2013Statement of grounds filed
19.03.2018Result of appeal procedure: maintenance in amended form
30.04.2013Appeal received No.  T1010/13
02.07.2013Statement of grounds filed
19.03.2018Result of appeal procedure: maintenance in amended form
26.04.2013Appeal received No.  T1010/13
28.06.2013Statement of grounds filed
19.03.2018Result of appeal procedure: maintenance in amended form
19.03.2018Date of oral proceedings
23.03.2018Minutes of the oral proceedings despatched
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipCY23.06.2010
EE23.06.2010
FI23.06.2010
HR23.06.2010
LT23.06.2010
LV23.06.2010
MT23.06.2010
SI23.06.2010
SK23.06.2010
TR23.06.2010
MC31.08.2010
BG23.09.2010
LU08.08.2017
IS01.03.2018
CZ08.08.2018
IE08.08.2018
RO08.08.2018
HU09.08.2018
[2019/33]
Former [2019/22]CY23.06.2010
EE23.06.2010
FI23.06.2010
HR23.06.2010
LT23.06.2010
LV23.06.2010
MT23.06.2010
SI23.06.2010
SK23.06.2010
TR23.06.2010
MC31.08.2010
BG23.09.2010
LU08.08.2017
IS01.03.2018
CZ08.08.2018
RO08.08.2018
HU09.08.2018
Former [2018/34]CY23.06.2010
EE23.06.2010
FI23.06.2010
HR23.06.2010
LT23.06.2010
LV23.06.2010
MT23.06.2010
SI23.06.2010
SK23.06.2010
TR23.06.2010
MC31.08.2010
BG23.09.2010
LU08.08.2017
IS01.03.2018
Former [2018/24]CY23.06.2010
EE23.06.2010
FI23.06.2010
HR23.06.2010
LT23.06.2010
LV23.06.2010
MT23.06.2010
SI23.06.2010
SK23.06.2010
TR23.06.2010
MC31.08.2010
BG23.09.2010
IS01.03.2018
Former [2013/42]CY23.06.2010
EE23.06.2010
FI23.06.2010
HR23.06.2010
LT23.06.2010
LV23.06.2010
MT23.06.2010
SI23.06.2010
SK23.06.2010
TR23.06.2010
MC31.08.2010
BG23.09.2010
Former [2011/25]CY23.06.2010
EE23.06.2010
FI23.06.2010
HR23.06.2010
LT23.06.2010
LV23.06.2010
SI23.06.2010
SK23.06.2010
MC31.08.2010
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