Package For Dispensing A Flowable Cosmetic Composition And Product

Patent No. EP1525819 (titled "Package For Dispensing A Flowable Cosmetic Composition And Product") was filed by Unilever on Apr 6, 2000. The application was issued on Nov 21, 2018.

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
PLASTICOS GONZALEZ	Jul 31, 2019	TORO GORDILLO

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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Jun 8, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jun 8, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 3, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 19, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 19, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 19, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 19, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 19, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 19, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 19, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2021
Means of redress
Feb 19, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 19, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 19, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 19, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 19, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 19, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 19, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 4, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2021
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 3, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 3, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Dec 3, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 6, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2020
Document concerning representation
May 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 27, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 27, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 27, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 27, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 27, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 27, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 9, 2019
General authorisation
Sep 9, 2019
Letter to the Legal Division
Sep 5, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 5, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 3, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 7, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 31, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jul 31, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 31, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 31, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 3, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 25, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 10, 2018
French translation of claims
Oct 10, 2018
German translation of the claims
Aug 27, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 27, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 27, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 27, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 27, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 5, 2018
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Oct 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Oct 23, 2017
Description
Oct 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 30, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 24, 2017
Annex to the communication
Apr 24, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 23, 2016
Claims
Jun 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 16, 2016
Annex to the communication
Feb 16, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 24, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 24, 2015
Claims
Aug 24, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 1, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 22, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 23, 2015
Annex to a communication
Feb 23, 2015
Annex to the communication
Feb 23, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
May 2, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2013
Claims
May 2, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 4, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jan 4, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 2, 2012
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jul 27, 2012
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
May 1, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Sep 23, 2009
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 10, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 12, 2008
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 5, 2008
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Apr 23, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 23, 2008
Amendments received before examination
Apr 23, 2008
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Mar 22, 2006
Refund of fees
Feb 15, 2006
Letter concerning the designation and/or extension and/or validation of states
Dec 30, 2005
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Nov 30, 2005
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 21, 2005
Request for change of address
Nov 15, 2005
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 15, 2005
European search report
Mar 16, 2005
Notification of forthcoming publication
Mar 11, 2005
Modified abstract
Jan 25, 2005
Abstract
Jan 25, 2005
Claims
Jan 25, 2005
Description
Jan 25, 2005
Designation of inventor
Jan 25, 2005
Drawings
Jan 25, 2005
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
Nov 10, 2000
Priority document

EP1525819

UNILEVER

Application Number: EP05001391A
Filing Date: Apr 6, 2000
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 4, 2021
Publication Date: Nov 21, 2018
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