The weekly litigation news digest is live. Subscribe now

IP Verse

Oral Care Composition - EP2934693

The patent EP2934693 was granted to Colgate Palmolive on Oct 27, 2021. The application was filed on Dec 24, 2012 under application number EP12890757A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2934693

COLGATE PALMOLIVE

Application Number: EP12890757A
Filing Date: Dec 24, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 24, 2021
Publication Date: Oct 27, 2021
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

Patent Family

Patent Oppositions

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
UNILEVER UNILEVER	Nov 14, 2018	POTTER CLARKSON	-

Patent Citations (20) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	CN102218021
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	CN102283794
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	CN102283795
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	CN102512335
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	CN102512349
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2011094505
OPPOSITION	CN102283794
OPPOSITION	CN102512335
OPPOSITION	US2011081303
OPPOSITION	US2011229534
OPPOSITION	US2012288455
OPPOSITION	US2012308486
OPPOSITION	US4533085
OPPOSITION	US6338871
OPPOSITION	US6703066
OPPOSITION	WO2007076001
OPPOSITION	WO2012171738
SEARCH	WO2006050777
SEARCH	WO2011123123
SEARCH	WO2012087288

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.

Date
Description

Get instant alerts for new documents

Sep 30, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Sep 30, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Sep 24, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Sep 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 15, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
OPPO
Sep 15, 2021
French translation of claims
OPPO
Sep 15, 2021
German translation of the claims
OPPO
Jun 15, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
OPPO
Jun 15, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
OPPO
Jun 15, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
OPPO
Jun 8, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Jun 7, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Feb 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 25, 2021
Cover sheet for fax transmission
OPPO
Feb 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Means of redress
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jan 20, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 30, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 30, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 20, 2020
Amended description with annotations
OPPO
Nov 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
OPPO
Nov 20, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Nov 20, 2020
Description
OPPO
Nov 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 20, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 20, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 21, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jul 21, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jul 21, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jul 21, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 21, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 21, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 15, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 26, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 13, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
OPPO
Feb 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
OPPO
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
OPPO
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
OPPO
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
OPPO
Feb 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 21, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
OPPO
Feb 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 20, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 6, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Aug 6, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Aug 6, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Aug 6, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 6, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 6, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Feb 5, 2019
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Dec 14, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
OPPO
Nov 29, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Nov 27, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Nov 19, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Nov 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Nov 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Nov 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Nov 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Nov 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Nov 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Nov 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Nov 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Nov 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Nov 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
Nov 14, 2018
General authorisation
OPPO
Nov 14, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 14, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Mar 2, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jan 18, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 24, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Jul 24, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jul 24, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jul 24, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Jul 24, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Jun 12, 2017
Examination started
Search/Exam
Apr 3, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Search/Exam
Mar 20, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Mar 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Mar 13, 2017
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Search/Exam
Sep 2, 2016
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Search/Exam
Aug 16, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Search/Exam
Aug 16, 2016
European search opinion
Search/Exam
Aug 16, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Search/Exam
Aug 16, 2016
Supplementary European search report
Search/Exam
Aug 3, 2016
Search started
Search/Exam
May 17, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Search/Exam
Feb 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Feb 23, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Feb 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Feb 23, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Feb 23, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Feb 23, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Feb 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Sep 30, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Sep 4, 2015
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Sep 2, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Sep 2, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Sep 2, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Sep 2, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jul 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jul 23, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jul 13, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Jun 25, 2015
Republication of front page of international application with corrected bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Jun 17, 2015
Communication in cases for which no other form is applicable
Search/Exam
Jun 8, 2015
Communication in cases for which no other form is applicable
Search/Exam
May 8, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Jul 3, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jul 3, 2014
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam