Cosmetic And Pharmaceutical Foam

Patent No. EP1556009 (titled "Cosmetic And Pharmaceutical Foam") was filed by Foamix on Oct 24, 2003. The application was issued on Jul 21, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HENKEL	Sep 24, 2015	-
GUDERMA	Dec 29, 2014	GLAWE

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

Jun 24, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 24, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 24, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 18, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 23, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Apr 23, 2021
French translation of claims
Apr 23, 2021
German translation of the claims
Apr 21, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Apr 12, 2021
Communication concerning surcharge and failure to observe time limit
Feb 26, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2021
Submission concerning representation
Nov 25, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 25, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 25, 2020
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 19, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 2, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Oct 1, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Sep 30, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Sep 30, 2020
Refund of fees
Sep 29, 2020
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Sep 29, 2020
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Sep 29, 2020
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Sep 29, 2020
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Sep 23, 2020
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Sep 23, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 2, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Sep 1, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Aug 31, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 31, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 31, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 27, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 27, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 27, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Aug 27, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Aug 24, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Aug 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2020
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Aug 21, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Aug 20, 2020
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Aug 13, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2020
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Aug 10, 2020
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Aug 10, 2020
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Aug 10, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 24, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 23, 2020
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2020
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Apr 2, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 2, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 2, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 4, 2020
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jan 30, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jul 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jul 18, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jul 17, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jul 16, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 16, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 16, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 9, 2019
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Sep 4, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 9, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 7, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 1, 2017
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 1, 2017
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 1, 2017
Claims
Nov 1, 2017
Claims
Nov 1, 2017
Claims
Nov 1, 2017
Claims
Nov 1, 2017
Claims
Nov 1, 2017
Claims
Nov 1, 2017
Claims
Nov 1, 2017
Claims
Nov 1, 2017
Claims
Nov 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 1, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 1, 2017
Reply to appeal
Jul 27, 2017
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jul 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2017
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jun 22, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2017
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jun 13, 2017
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jun 13, 2017
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jun 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 13, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 8, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 8, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 6, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 1, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 20, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2017
Notice of appeal
Apr 7, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 7, 2017
Notice of appeal
Apr 7, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 4, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Apr 3, 2017
Notice of appeal
Apr 3, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 3, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 13, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Feb 13, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Feb 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 8, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Feb 8, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Feb 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 7, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Feb 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 3, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 3, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 3, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 3, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 3, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 3, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 3, 2017
Means of redress
Feb 3, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 3, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 3, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 3, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 19, 2017
Claims
Jan 19, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 19, 2017
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jan 18, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 27, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 23, 2016
Claims
Dec 23, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 23, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 23, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 25, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 25, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Nov 24, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Nov 23, 2016
Request for change of opponent's representative
Nov 21, 2016
Request for change of opponent's representative
Nov 17, 2016
Request for change of opponent's representative
Nov 16, 2016
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Nov 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 10, 2016
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 7, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 1, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 1, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 30, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 30, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 30, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 30, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 30, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 9, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 9, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 9, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 9, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 9, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 9, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 9, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 9, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 9, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 9, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 9, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 9, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 9, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 9, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 9, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 9, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 9, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Feb 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 30, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 30, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 30, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 12, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 2, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 26, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 26, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 24, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 24, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 23, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 4, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 21, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jan 13, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 29, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 29, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2014
Notice of opposition
Dec 29, 2014
Notice of opposition
Dec 24, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 27, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 20, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 7, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 7, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 7, 2014
French translation of claims
Nov 7, 2014
German translation of the claims
Nov 7, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 4, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 29, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2014
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Oct 29, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 29, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 23, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 8, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 8, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 8, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 8, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jan 24, 2011
Claims
Jan 24, 2011
Description
Jan 24, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 1, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 22, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 22, 2010
Annex to the communication
Jul 22, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 22, 2010
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Mar 8, 2010
General enquiry
Nov 17, 2008
Claims
Nov 17, 2008
Description
Nov 17, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 13, 2008
Claims
Nov 13, 2008
Description
Nov 13, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 9, 2008
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 8, 2008
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 4, 2008
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 6, 2008
Annex to the communication
May 6, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 12, 2007
Submission concerning representation
Jun 15, 2005
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 14, 2005
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Jun 7, 2005
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
May 23, 2005
Claims
May 23, 2005
Request for entry into the European phase
May 16, 2005
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 16, 2005
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 11, 2005
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 11, 2005
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Dec 29, 2004
Copy of the international search report
Dec 29, 2004
International publication of the international search report
May 28, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 28, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 6, 2004
Published international application - A2
Apr 16, 2004
Notification relating to priority claim
Apr 15, 2004
Notification relating to priority claim
Mar 11, 2004
Abstract
Mar 11, 2004
Claims
Mar 11, 2004
Description
Mar 11, 2004
Drawings
Mar 11, 2004
Submission concerning representation

EP1556009

FOAMIX

Application Number: EP03772600A
Filing Date: Oct 24, 2003
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 18, 2021
Publication Date: Jul 21, 2021
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Cosmetic And Pharmaceutical Foam

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Dossier Documents

EP1556009