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Frozen Confectionery Product With A Natural Stabiliser - EP2600729

The patent EP2600729 was granted to Nestec on Sep 12, 2018. The application was originally filed on Jul 18, 2011 under application number EP11733847A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2600729

NESTEC

Application Number: EP11733847A
Filing Date: Jul 18, 2011
Status: Revoked; Mar 4, 2022
Publication Date: Sep 12, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
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UNILEVER UNILEVER	Jun 12, 2019	TURNER	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (17) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	EP1400176
DESCRIPTION	EP2025240
DESCRIPTION	US2006233919
DESCRIPTION	WO2005070225
DESCRIPTION	WO9809354
DESCRIPTION	WO9809534
DESCRIPTION	WO9809536
DESCRIPTION	WO9809556
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0345226
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP2025240
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP2119370
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP2153730
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2004151816
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2398950
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2004016094
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO9809534
OPPOSITION	WO2008138772

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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Mar 4, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Mar 4, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
OPPO
Mar 1, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
OPPO
Nov 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 18, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Nov 18, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Nov 18, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Nov 18, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Nov 18, 2021
Means of redress
OPPO
Nov 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Nov 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Oct 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 1, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Oct 1, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Oct 1, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
Oct 1, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Oct 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 1, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 1, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 14, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 14, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
May 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Search/Exam
May 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
May 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 29, 2021
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Apr 29, 2021
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Apr 29, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 29, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 29, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 28, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 28, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 6, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Apr 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 6, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 23, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Mar 23, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 23, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 23, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Mar 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 15, 2020
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Dec 4, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
OPPO
Sep 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 14, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Feb 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 18, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Feb 18, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Feb 18, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Feb 18, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 11, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
OPPO
Nov 11, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Nov 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 7, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Nov 7, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Nov 7, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Nov 7, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Nov 7, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Nov 7, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
OPPO
Nov 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 7, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Nov 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 6, 2019
Authorisation
OPPO
Nov 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 29, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
OPPO
Oct 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 29, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (proprietor)
OPPO
Jun 27, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jun 27, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jun 18, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jun 14, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Jun 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Jun 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Jun 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Jun 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 12, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jun 12, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jun 12, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jun 3, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Feb 28, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Nov 14, 2018
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Search/Exam
Nov 9, 2018
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Search/Exam
Sep 24, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Aug 17, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jul 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jul 27, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 27, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jul 27, 2018
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Mar 27, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Mar 27, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Mar 27, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Mar 27, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Mar 27, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Mar 14, 2018
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Mar 14, 2018
Consultation by telephone/in person
Search/Exam
Mar 14, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Search/Exam
Jun 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Jun 13, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Jun 13, 2017
Claims
Search/Exam
Jun 13, 2017
Description
Search/Exam
Jun 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 13, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Feb 3, 2017
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Feb 3, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jan 30, 2017
Examination started
Search/Exam
Jan 11, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
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
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 8, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Oct 8, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Oct 8, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Oct 8, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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
May 15, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Apr 4, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Mar 26, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
Mar 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Feb 28, 2013
Request for registration of a postal address for the applicant
Search/Exam
Feb 18, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Dec 20, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 20, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Dec 14, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Feb 28, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Feb 9, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Feb 9, 2012
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Aug 12, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Aug 12, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Aug 12, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Jul 18, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Jul 18, 2011
Abstract
PCTRO
Jul 18, 2011
Claims
PCTRO
Jul 18, 2011
Description
PCTRO
Jul 18, 2011
Priority document (RO-procedure)
PCTRO
Jul 18, 2011
Submission concerning representation
PCTRO