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A Viscous Laundry Product And Packaging Therefor - EP2294174

The patent EP2294174 was granted to Unilever on Mar 1, 2017. The application was originally filed on Jun 17, 2009 under application number EP09769166A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2294174

UNILEVER

Application Number: EP09769166A
Filing Date: Jun 17, 2009
Status: Revoked; Oct 25, 2019
Publication Date: Mar 1, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions (2)

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
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HENKEL	Nov 30, 2017	-	ADMISSIBLE
RECKITT BENCKISER	Nov 29, 2017	CAWDELL	ADMISSIBLE

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	EP1069180
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US5122158
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US6048368
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US6233771
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO02079366
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO02079369
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO9816148
OPPOSITION	CA1328244
OPPOSITION	EP1558721
OPPOSITION	EP1787629
OPPOSITION	US5122158
OPPOSITION	US6233771
OPPOSITION	WO2006008497

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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Jan 24, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Jan 24, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Jan 24, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Oct 21, 2019
Refund of fees
Appeal
Oct 21, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
OPPO
Oct 17, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Oct 14, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Oct 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Oct 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Oct 11, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Aug 8, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Aug 8, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Aug 8, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Aug 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Aug 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Aug 2, 2019
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Jul 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 10, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 4, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jun 4, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jun 4, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jun 4, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 4, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Jun 4, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Jun 4, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Jun 4, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Jun 4, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Jun 4, 2019
Means of redress
OPPO
Jun 4, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jun 4, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jun 4, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Jun 4, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 4, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 4, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 24, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 11, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 22, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Mar 22, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Mar 22, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Mar 22, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Mar 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 22, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Mar 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 4, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Mar 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 22, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Feb 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 21, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Feb 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 19, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Feb 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 11, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 31, 2019
Authorisation
OPPO
Jan 31, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 31, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 2, 2018
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Jun 20, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
OPPO
May 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 14, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jan 2, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jan 2, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jan 2, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Dec 7, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Dec 7, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Nov 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 30, 2017
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 30, 2017
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 29, 2017
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 29, 2017
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 1, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Feb 2, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jan 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jan 18, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jan 18, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jan 18, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Oct 14, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Oct 14, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Oct 14, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Oct 14, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Oct 14, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Oct 15, 2015
Decision to allow further processing
Search/Exam
Sep 24, 2015
Description
Search/Exam
Sep 24, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Sep 24, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Sep 24, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Sep 24, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jul 14, 2015
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Search/Exam
Feb 5, 2015
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Feb 5, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jul 11, 2014
Decision on interlocutory revision
Search/Exam
Jul 2, 2014
Processing of an appeal
Search/Exam
Jun 30, 2014
Processing of an appeal
Search/Exam
Jun 27, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 27, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Jun 27, 2014
Claims
Search/Exam
Jun 27, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 27, 2014
Statement of grounds of appeal
Search/Exam
Apr 17, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 17, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Apr 17, 2014
Notice of appeal
Search/Exam
Feb 24, 2014
Advice of delivery
Search/Exam
Feb 20, 2014
Advice of delivery
Search/Exam
Feb 17, 2014
Acknowledgement of a document
Search/Exam
Feb 17, 2014
Decision to refuse the application (Examining Division)
Search/Exam
Feb 17, 2014
Decision to refuse the application (examining division)
Search/Exam
Feb 17, 2014
Grounds for the decision (Annex)
Search/Exam
Feb 17, 2014
Means of redress
Search/Exam
Feb 14, 2014
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Feb 14, 2014
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Search/Exam
Feb 14, 2014
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Search/Exam
Feb 14, 2014
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Search/Exam
Feb 14, 2014
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
Search/Exam
Oct 24, 2013
Advice of delivery
Search/Exam
Oct 23, 2013
Acknowledgement of a document
Search/Exam
Oct 15, 2013
Acknowledgement of a document
Search/Exam
Oct 15, 2013
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Oct 15, 2013
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Search/Exam
Oct 10, 2013
Preparation for oral proceedings
Search/Exam
Aug 27, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Aug 27, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Aug 27, 2013
Claims
Search/Exam
Aug 27, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Aug 27, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Apr 17, 2013
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Apr 17, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Oct 29, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 29, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Oct 29, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jun 19, 2012
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jun 19, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
May 1, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Apr 5, 2011
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Apr 5, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Feb 16, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Feb 2, 2011
Communication regarding comments on Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Dec 14, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 14, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Nov 4, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Sep 24, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
PCTRO
Sep 24, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Search/Exam
Sep 7, 2010
Annex to International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Sep 7, 2010
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Sep 7, 2010
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Sep 7, 2010
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Sep 7, 2010
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Sep 7, 2010
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Sep 7, 2010
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Sep 7, 2010
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
PCT2
Sep 7, 2010
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Sep 2, 2010
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Sep 2, 2010
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Sep 2, 2010
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
PCT2
Aug 17, 2010
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Aug 17, 2010
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
PCT2
Jul 27, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Jun 17, 2010
Priority document (RO-procedure)
PCTRO
Jun 17, 2010
Priority document (RO-procedure)
PCTRO
Jun 8, 2010
Written opinion
PCT2
Jun 8, 2010
Written opinion - free text sheet
PCT2
Jun 8, 2010
Written opinion - points I-VIII
PCT2
May 27, 2010
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Apr 29, 2010
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
PCT2
Apr 29, 2010
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Apr 28, 2010
PCT demand form
PCT2
Apr 22, 2010
Document concerning fees and payments
PCT2
Apr 22, 2010
PCT demand form
PCT2
Jan 20, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Dec 30, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Dec 30, 2009
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Sep 2, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Sep 2, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Sep 2, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Jul 20, 2009
Communication in cases for which no other form is applicable
PCTRO
Jun 17, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Jun 17, 2009
Abstract
PCTRO
Jun 17, 2009
Claims
PCTRO
Jun 17, 2009
Description
PCTRO
Jun 17, 2009
Drawings
PCTRO
Jun 17, 2009
Priority document (RO-procedure)
PCTRO
Jun 17, 2009
Priority document (RO-procedure)
PCTRO