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The patent EP2142000 was granted to Nestec on Aug 2, 2017. The application was filed on Mar 17, 2008 under application number EP08717875A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2142000

NESTEC

Application Number: EP08717875A
Filing Date: Mar 17, 2008
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jul 10, 2020
Publication Date: Aug 2, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
UNILEVER UNILEVER	May 2, 2018	TURNER	-

Patent Citations (13) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	AT6713U
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE3817919
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE4111011
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP1323347
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP1719413
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2005048182
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US5256431
OPPOSITION	DE3817919
OPPOSITION	EP0276333
OPPOSITION	EP2266404
OPPOSITION	GB1009047
OPPOSITION	US5256431
OPPOSITION	US6227103

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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Jul 9, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Jul 9, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Jul 6, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Apr 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 30, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 26, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Feb 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Feb 24, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Feb 24, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Feb 24, 2020
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Feb 24, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Feb 24, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Feb 24, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Feb 24, 2020
Means of redress
OPPO
Feb 24, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Feb 24, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Feb 24, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Feb 24, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 28, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
OPPO
Jan 14, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Jan 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 14, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
OPPO
Dec 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 24, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
OPPO
Nov 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
OPPO
Nov 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
OPPO
Nov 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 28, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
OPPO
Nov 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
OPPO
Nov 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
OPPO
Nov 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 26, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 13, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
OPPO
Jun 12, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
OPPO
Jun 11, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
OPPO
Jun 7, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
OPPO
May 31, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (proprietor)
OPPO
Apr 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
OPPO
Mar 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Mar 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Mar 18, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Mar 18, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 18, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 18, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 4, 2018
Submission concerning representation
OPPO
Oct 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 18, 2018
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
OPPO
Oct 18, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Oct 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 12, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
Oct 12, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
OPPO
Oct 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 12, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Oct 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 5, 2018
Authorisation
OPPO
Oct 5, 2018
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
OPPO
Jun 7, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jun 7, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
May 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 21, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
May 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 21, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
May 14, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
May 14, 2018
Request for documents
OPPO
May 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
May 2, 2018
International publication (Pamphlet)
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Sep 19, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Search/Exam
Sep 14, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Search/Exam
Aug 2, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jul 6, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jun 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 20, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jun 20, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jun 20, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jun 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Apr 25, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Apr 25, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Apr 25, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Apr 25, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Apr 25, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Feb 9, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Search/Exam
Feb 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Feb 7, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Feb 7, 2017
Description
Search/Exam
Feb 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Feb 7, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Feb 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Feb 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Feb 6, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jan 11, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Sep 28, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Sep 28, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 9, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Search/Exam
Dec 5, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Dec 4, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Search/Exam
Oct 8, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Sep 30, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Sep 10, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Sep 4, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Feb 28, 2013
Request for registration of a postal address for the applicant
Search/Exam
Jan 17, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jan 17, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Jan 17, 2011
Claims
Search/Exam
Jan 17, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jan 17, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Sep 24, 2010
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Sep 24, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 16, 2009
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Nov 18, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Search/Exam
Oct 20, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Oct 2, 2009
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Search/Exam
Sep 24, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Aug 20, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Aug 19, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Aug 19, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jun 3, 2009
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Search/Exam
May 28, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
May 28, 2009
International publication of the international search report
Search/Exam
Apr 7, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Apr 7, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Apr 7, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Nov 5, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2008
Published international application - A2
Search/Exam
May 8, 2008
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA
May 8, 2008
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTRO
Apr 9, 2008
Submission concerning representation
PCTRO
Mar 17, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Mar 17, 2008
Abstract
PCTRO
Mar 17, 2008
Annex
PCTRO
Mar 17, 2008
Claims
PCTRO
Mar 17, 2008
Description
PCTRO
Mar 17, 2008
Drawings
PCTRO
Mar 17, 2008
Submission concerning representation
PCTRO