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Meat Emulsion Product - EP1736062

The patent EP1736062 was granted to Nestle on Jul 5, 2017. The application was filed on Nov 8, 2000 under application number EP06020374A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP1736062

NESTLE

Application Number: EP06020374A
Filing Date: Nov 8, 2000
Status: Opposition Rejected; May 27, 2022
Publication Date: Jul 5, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
GROWTH FINANCE PLUS	Mar 21, 2018	TWELMEIER MOMMER & PARTNER	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (29) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	US4781939
DESCRIPTION	US4895731
DESCRIPTION	US5792504
OPPOSITION	EP0847703
OPPOSITION	EP0990394
OPPOSITION	GB1265661
OPPOSITION	GB1296420
OPPOSITION	GB1327762
OPPOSITION	GB1518778
OPPOSITION	NL7401246
OPPOSITION	US3968269
OPPOSITION	US3991221
OPPOSITION	US4781939
OPPOSITION	US4895731
OPPOSITION	US5792504
OPPOSITION	WO8504785
SEARCH	EP0847703
SEARCH	EP0990394
SEARCH	GB1265661
SEARCH	GB1296420
SEARCH	GB1327762
SEARCH	GB1518778
SEARCH	NL7401246
SEARCH	US3968269
SEARCH	US3991221
SEARCH	US4781939
SEARCH	US4895731
SEARCH	US5792504
SEARCH	WO8504785

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

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May 31, 2022
Refund of fees
Appeal
May 30, 2022
Advice of delivery
Appeal
May 27, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
May 27, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
May 27, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
May 27, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
May 24, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
May 23, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Appeal
May 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
May 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
May 12, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Mar 18, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Mar 18, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Mar 18, 2022
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Appeal
Mar 18, 2022
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Appeal
Oct 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Oct 13, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Oct 13, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Oct 9, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Appeal
Sep 27, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Appeal
Jul 28, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Appeal
Apr 23, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Dec 5, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Nov 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 28, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Nov 28, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Nov 28, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Nov 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Appeal
Nov 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Appeal
Nov 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Appeal
Nov 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 28, 2019
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Sep 18, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Sep 12, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Aug 29, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Aug 29, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Aug 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Aug 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Aug 23, 2019
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Jul 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Jul 10, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 27, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jun 27, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jun 27, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 27, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Jun 27, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Jun 27, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Jun 27, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Jun 27, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Jun 27, 2019
Means of redress
OPPO
Jun 27, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jun 27, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jun 27, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Jun 27, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
May 28, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 25, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 5, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 13, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jun 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jun 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jun 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jun 4, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 4, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 4, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 4, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Apr 19, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Apr 19, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Apr 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 12, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Mar 27, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Mar 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 21, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 21, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 21, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 21, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 21, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Mar 21, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 5, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jun 9, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
May 24, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
May 24, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
May 24, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
May 24, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Apr 18, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Apr 18, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Apr 18, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Apr 18, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Apr 18, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Feb 26, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Search/Exam
Feb 17, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
May 24, 2013
Description
Search/Exam
May 24, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Feb 7, 2013
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Feb 7, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Sep 25, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Nov 21, 2011
Decision to allow further processing
Search/Exam
Oct 31, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Oct 31, 2011
Claims
Search/Exam
Oct 31, 2011
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Search/Exam
Oct 31, 2011
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Search/Exam
Oct 31, 2011
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Search/Exam
Oct 31, 2011
Request for further processing
Search/Exam
Aug 22, 2011
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Search/Exam
Jul 26, 2011
Refusal of request for extension of time limit
Search/Exam
Jul 5, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
May 24, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Search/Exam
May 5, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Mar 11, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Search/Exam
Mar 1, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jan 11, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Search/Exam
Dec 24, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Nov 12, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Search/Exam
Oct 22, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Sep 8, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Search/Exam
Aug 24, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Aug 12, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Search/Exam
Jul 5, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jun 2, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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Apr 26, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Mar 10, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Search/Exam
Feb 26, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Oct 26, 2009
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Oct 26, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
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Feb 2, 2009
Decision to allow further processing
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Dec 22, 2008
Claims
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Dec 22, 2008
Claims
Search/Exam
Dec 22, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 19, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2008
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Search/Exam
Sep 11, 2008
Refusal of request for extension of time limit
Search/Exam
Sep 10, 2008
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Sep 8, 2008
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2008
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Search/Exam
Jun 30, 2008
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Jun 26, 2008
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Feb 27, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Oct 25, 2007
Maintenance of the application
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Oct 10, 2007
Maintenance of the application
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Apr 20, 2007
Matter concerning the application
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Apr 18, 2007
Matter concerning the application
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Apr 16, 2007
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
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Apr 12, 2007
Letter concerning the inventor
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Apr 10, 2007
Letter concerning the inventor
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Apr 4, 2007
Refund order search fee
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2007
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 8, 2007
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Search/Exam
Mar 8, 2007
European search opinion
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Mar 8, 2007
European search report
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Jan 23, 2007
Letter which had not been notified
Search/Exam
Nov 29, 2006
Notification of forthcoming publication
Search/Exam
Oct 11, 2006
Payment of fees and costs
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Oct 4, 2006
Designation of inventor
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Oct 4, 2006
Letter concerning search matters
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2006
Request for grant of a European patent
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2006
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language
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Sep 28, 2006
Abstract
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Sep 28, 2006
Claims
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Sep 28, 2006
Description
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Sep 28, 2006
Designation of inventor
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Sep 28, 2006
Drawings
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Sep 28, 2006
Letter concerning search matters
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Sep 28, 2006
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
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May 30, 2001
Priority document
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