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Fermented Ingredient - EP2142013

The patent EP2142013 was granted to Givaudan on May 31, 2017. The application was originally filed on Apr 3, 2008 under application number EP08714798A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2142013

GIVAUDAN

Application Number: EP08714798A
Filing Date: Apr 3, 2008
Status: Opposition Rejected; Dec 5, 2019
Publication Date: May 31, 2017
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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
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SPREEPATENT SCHUTZRECHTSVERWERTUNG UND INNOVATIONSTRANSFER	Feb 28, 2018	GULDE & PARTNER	-

Patent Citations (14) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	EP0163853
DESCRIPTION	EP0163854
DESCRIPTION	US2005260300
DESCRIPTION	WO2005013706
DESCRIPTION	WO2005096847
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0824873
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP1163853
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP1163854
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2005260300
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US5145707
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2005013706
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2005096847
OPPOSITION	WO2005096847
OPPOSITION	WO2006078615

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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Nov 28, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Nov 28, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Nov 25, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Sep 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Means of redress
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 15, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
OPPO
Jun 7, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 24, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 24, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 24, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 24, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 24, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 24, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 24, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 24, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 24, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 25, 2019
Submission concerning representation
OPPO
Apr 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 5, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Apr 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 5, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 5, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 15, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
OPPO
Jan 15, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Jan 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 4, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
OPPO
Dec 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 4, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 4, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 4, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 4, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 4, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 28, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Sep 28, 2018
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 28, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
May 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 14, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
OPPO
Apr 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 27, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
OPPO
Apr 6, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Apr 6, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Mar 7, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Feb 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 28, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Feb 28, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Feb 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 31, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
May 8, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Feb 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Feb 17, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Feb 17, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Feb 17, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Feb 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Nov 24, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Nov 24, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Nov 24, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Nov 24, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Nov 24, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Oct 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 14, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Oct 14, 2016
Description
Search/Exam
Oct 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Oct 14, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Aug 8, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Aug 8, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2016
Annex
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2016
Annex
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Apr 29, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Apr 29, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Sep 16, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Search/Exam
Mar 6, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 6, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Mar 6, 2013
Claims
Search/Exam
Mar 6, 2013
Description
Search/Exam
Mar 6, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Mar 6, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Nov 7, 2012
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Nov 7, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Oct 21, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 21, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Oct 21, 2010
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Oct 21, 2010
Annex
Search/Exam
Oct 21, 2010
Claims
Search/Exam
Oct 21, 2010
Description
Search/Exam
Oct 21, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Oct 21, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Aug 27, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Search/Exam
Aug 12, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Aug 12, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Aug 12, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2010
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 16, 2009
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Nov 12, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
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Oct 30, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 30, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Oct 20, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Aug 20, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Nov 5, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2008
Published international application - A1
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Apr 15, 2008
Abstract
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Apr 15, 2008
Claims
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Apr 15, 2008
Description
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