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Fabric Care Composition Comprising Metathesized Unsaturated Polyol Esters - EP3320143

The patent EP3320143 was granted to The Procter & Gamble on Nov 13, 2019. The application was originally filed on Jul 7, 2016 under application number EP16739657A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3320143

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE

Application Number: EP16739657A
Filing Date: Jul 7, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Sep 27, 2024
Publication Date: Nov 13, 2019
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
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UNILEVER UNILEVER	Aug 12, 2020	REIJNS	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (10) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2007103398
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2012009525
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2013192384
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2014058872
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2014122411
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2016134088
OPPOSITION	WO2004056958
OPPOSITION	WO2011123727
OPPOSITION	WO2013192384
OPPOSITION	WO2016134088

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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Oct 2, 2024
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Oct 1, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Oct 1, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Sep 27, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Sep 27, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Sep 26, 2024
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Appeal
Sep 26, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Sep 25, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 25, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Sep 25, 2024
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Jul 16, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Jul 16, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Jul 16, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jul 10, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jul 10, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jul 10, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jul 10, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jul 10, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Appeal
Jun 25, 2024
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Appeal
Jun 25, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jun 24, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jun 24, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jun 24, 2024
Request for change of opponent's representative
Appeal
Jun 12, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Jun 12, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
May 22, 2024
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Appeal
May 22, 2024
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Appeal
May 17, 2024
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Appeal
May 17, 2024
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Appeal
May 16, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Appeal
May 16, 2024
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Appeal
May 15, 2024
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
May 15, 2024
F3313 Order: change of Board due to the technical aspects of the appeal
Appeal
Apr 19, 2024
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Apr 11, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Apr 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 4, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Apr 4, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Appeal
Apr 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Apr 4, 2023
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Jan 9, 2023
General authorisation
Appeal
Jan 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jan 9, 2023
Request concerning representative opponent
Appeal
Dec 9, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Dec 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 6, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Oct 25, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Oct 25, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Sep 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Sep 28, 2022
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Aug 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 3, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Means of redress
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jul 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jul 5, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 23, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 20, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
May 4, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
May 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 4, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 20, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 20, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 13, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 2, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Nov 2, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 2, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 2, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 2, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 2, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Nov 2, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Aug 3, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Jul 29, 2021
Request concerning the applicant/representative
OPPO
Jan 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Jan 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 8, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Dec 18, 2020
Request concerning the applicant/representative
OPPO
Dec 15, 2020
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Dec 4, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
OPPO
Sep 8, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Sep 8, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Aug 20, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 25, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Oct 17, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2019
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2019
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 30, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Search/Exam
Jul 24, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Jun 5, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Jun 5, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jun 5, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jun 5, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Jun 5, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Apr 30, 2019
Examination started
Search/Exam
Jan 4, 2019
Decision to allow further processing
Search/Exam
Dec 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 13, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Dec 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Dec 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Dec 13, 2018
Request for further processing
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2018
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
Search/Exam
May 18, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Search/Exam
May 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
May 10, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Apr 24, 2018
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Search/Exam
Apr 18, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Feb 16, 2018
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Feb 16, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Feb 16, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Feb 16, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Feb 16, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Feb 16, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Feb 16, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Feb 16, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jan 30, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Jan 25, 2018
Information regarding early processing
Search/Exam
Dec 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 18, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Nov 24, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Feb 7, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Jan 19, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jan 19, 2017
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Sep 29, 2016
ISR: cited documents
PCTISA
Sep 28, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Sep 28, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Sep 28, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Aug 2, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
PCTISA
Jul 20, 2016
Abstract
PCTISA
Jul 20, 2016
Annex
PCTISA
Jul 20, 2016
Annex
PCTISA
Jul 20, 2016
Claims
PCTISA
Jul 20, 2016
Description
PCTISA
Jul 20, 2016
Fee calculation sheet for an international application
PCTISA
Jul 20, 2016
Notification Concerning Payment of Prescribed Fees (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA
Jul 20, 2016
Notification of the International Application Number and of the International Filing Date (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA
Jul 20, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA
Jul 20, 2016
Submission concerning representation
PCTISA
Jul 20, 2016
Submission concerning representation
PCTISA