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Method For Producing Spray-Dried Detergent Powders - EP3194556

The patent EP3194556 was granted to Henkel on Nov 28, 2018. The application was originally filed on Sep 3, 2015 under application number EP15770821A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3194556

HENKEL

Application Number: EP15770821A
Filing Date: Sep 3, 2015
Status: Revoked; Feb 12, 2021
Publication Date: Nov 28, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
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UNILEVER UNILEVER	Aug 28, 2019	REIJNS	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (8) New

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Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE102005063064
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE2519655
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0763594
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2006211592
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2013181205
OPPOSITION	DE2519655
OPPOSITION	WO2006036718
OPPOSITION	WO2008069639

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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Feb 15, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Feb 15, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
OPPO
Feb 10, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 23, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Oct 23, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Oct 23, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Oct 23, 2020
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Oct 23, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Oct 23, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Oct 23, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Oct 23, 2020
Means of redress
OPPO
Oct 23, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Oct 23, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Oct 23, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 30, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 3, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 3, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Sep 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 1, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Aug 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Amended description with annotations
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Amended description with annotations
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Amended description with annotations
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Jul 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 13, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 12, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 10, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Feb 10, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Feb 10, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Feb 10, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Jan 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Jan 17, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Jan 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 17, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Dec 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 18, 2019
Letter which had not been notified
OPPO
Nov 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 12, 2019
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Oct 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 31, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 31, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
OPPO
Sep 11, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Sep 11, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Sep 3, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Aug 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Aug 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 28, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Aug 28, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Dec 10, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Nov 2, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Oct 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 12, 2018
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Oct 12, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Oct 12, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jul 9, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Jul 9, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jul 9, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jul 9, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Jul 9, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Jun 21, 2018
Examination started
Search/Exam
Dec 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Dec 18, 2017
Priority search results
Search/Exam
Dec 18, 2017
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Search/Exam
Dec 13, 2017
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Search/Exam
Oct 26, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Oct 26, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Oct 26, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Oct 26, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Oct 26, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Oct 24, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Oct 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Oct 24, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Oct 24, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Jun 28, 2017
Letter concerning the inventor
Search/Exam
Jun 28, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Jun 27, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jun 21, 2017
Letter concerning the inventor
Search/Exam
May 26, 2017
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Search/Exam
May 16, 2017
Letter which had not been notified
Search/Exam
Apr 25, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Apr 21, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 21, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 21, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 21, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 21, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 21, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 4, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Jan 27, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Jan 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jan 20, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Mar 24, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Mar 24, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Mar 24, 2016
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Dec 17, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Dec 17, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Dec 17, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Oct 7, 2015
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
PCTRO
Sep 23, 2015
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
PCTRO
Sep 19, 2015
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
PCTRO
Sep 3, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Sep 3, 2015
Abstract
PCTRO
Sep 3, 2015
Claims
PCTRO
Sep 3, 2015
Description
PCTRO
Sep 3, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
PCTRO
Sep 3, 2015
Electronic request for grant of an International application
PCTRO