Carotenoid Formulation

Patent No. EP1455598 (titled "Carotenoid Formulation") was filed by Lycored Natural Products Industries on Nov 26, 2002. The application was issued on Nov 12, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BASF	Aug 12, 2015	-

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

Oct 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2020
Refund of fees
Aug 13, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 13, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 13, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 13, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 12, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 10, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Aug 4, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 4, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 29, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 29, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 7, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 7, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 2, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jan 29, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jan 14, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 14, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 13, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 28, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 19, 2019
Invitation to give notice of appointment of a professional representative and to file an authorisation
Nov 6, 2019
Document concerning representation
Mar 9, 2018
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Mar 9, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 6, 2018
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Mar 5, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 7, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 2, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 2, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 2, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 28, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2017
Notice of appeal
Aug 22, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Jul 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2017
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jul 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 22, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 22, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 22, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 22, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 22, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 22, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 22, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 22, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 22, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 22, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 8, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 7, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 7, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 7, 2017
Claims
Apr 7, 2017
Claims
Apr 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2017
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jan 23, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 16, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 7, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 17, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 17, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 17, 2016
Annex
Nov 17, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 17, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 11, 2016
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Mar 11, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jan 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Dec 30, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Sep 18, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 18, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 1, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 21, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 12, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2015
Notice of opposition
Aug 12, 2015
Notice of opposition
Aug 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2015
Refund of fees
Nov 12, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 30, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 30, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 16, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 7, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 7, 2014
French translation of claims
Oct 7, 2014
German translation of the claims
Sep 30, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 30, 2014
French translation of claims
Sep 30, 2014
German translation of the claims
Sep 30, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Sep 30, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 30, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
May 22, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 22, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 22, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 22, 2014
Text intended for grant
Apr 11, 2014
Claims
Apr 11, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 7, 2014
Claims
Apr 7, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 3, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 27, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 25, 2013
Annex to the communication
Nov 25, 2013
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Nov 25, 2013
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 22, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 30, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 20, 2012
Decision to allow further processing
Jul 20, 2012
Request for further processing
Jul 16, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 16, 2012
Claims
Jul 16, 2012
Request for further processing
Jul 9, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 9, 2012
Request for further processing
May 4, 2012
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Mar 23, 2012
Refusal of request for extension of time limit
Mar 15, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 27, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 20, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 12, 2011
Annex to the communication
Sep 12, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 9, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 9, 2011
Amended description with annotations
Aug 9, 2011
Amended description with annotations
Aug 9, 2011
Claims
Aug 9, 2011
Description
Aug 9, 2011
Description
Aug 9, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 3, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 3, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 17, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 9, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 1, 2011
Annex to the communication
Feb 1, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 29, 2006
Submission concerning representation
Sep 21, 2005
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 9, 2005
Request for change of representative
Aug 4, 2004
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 13, 2004
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jul 5, 2004
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 5, 2004
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 5, 2004
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 24, 2004
Designation of inventor
Jun 24, 2004
Matter concerning the application
Jun 24, 2004
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 21, 2004
Designation of inventor
Jun 21, 2004
Matter concerning the application
Jun 21, 2004
Request for entry into the European phase
May 18, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 13, 2004
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 4, 2003
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Oct 13, 2003
International preliminary examination report - Automated
Oct 13, 2003
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Oct 13, 2003
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Oct 8, 2003
Refund of fees (PCT)
Aug 26, 2003
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 14, 2003
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jul 14, 2003
Notification of receipt of demand
Jul 14, 2003
Written opinion - Automated
Jun 13, 2003
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Jun 13, 2003
PCT demand form
Jun 11, 2003
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Jun 11, 2003
PCT demand form
Jun 5, 2003
Copy of the international search report
Jun 5, 2003
Published international application - A1
Jan 7, 2003
Abstract
Jan 7, 2003
Claims
Jan 7, 2003
Description
Jan 7, 2003
Submission concerning representation
Dec 23, 2002
Submission concerning representation

EP1455598

LYCORED NATURAL PRODUCTS INDUSTRIES

Application Number: EP02803899A
Filing Date: Nov 26, 2002
Status: Opposition Rejected; Aug 14, 2020
Publication Date: Nov 12, 2014
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