Alginate Matrix Particles

Patent No. EP1622470 (titled "Alginate Matrix Particles") was filed by Givaudan on May 5, 2004. The application was issued on Feb 20, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
OMYA	Nov 19, 2019	GLAS

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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Apr 1, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 1, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 29, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Dec 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2021
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 15, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 15, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 15, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 15, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 15, 2021
Means of redress
Dec 15, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 15, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 15, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 15, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 7, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Jul 7, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Jul 7, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Jul 7, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Jul 7, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Jul 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jul 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jul 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jul 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jul 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Jul 7, 2021
Description
Jul 7, 2021
Description
Jul 7, 2021
Description
Jul 7, 2021
Description
Jul 7, 2021
Description
Jul 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 19, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 19, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Mar 16, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 3, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 3, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 16, 2020
Refusal of request for extension of time limit
Jun 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 10, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 9, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 28, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 17, 2020
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Apr 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
Dec 4, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 4, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 25, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Nov 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Nov 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Nov 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Nov 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Nov 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Nov 19, 2019
Notice of opposition
Nov 19, 2019
Notice of opposition
Nov 19, 2019
Published international application - A1
Mar 4, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 24, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 3, 2019
French translation of claims
Jan 3, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jan 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 12, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 12, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 12, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 12, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 3, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Aug 3, 2018
Claims
Aug 3, 2018
Description
Aug 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 24, 2018
Annex to the communication
Apr 24, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 24, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Mar 29, 2016
Decision to allow further processing
Jan 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 25, 2016
Claims
Jan 25, 2016
Request for further processing
Nov 17, 2015
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Aug 17, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 12, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 9, 2015
Annex to the communication
Apr 9, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 5, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Jul 9, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Aug 26, 2008
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 20, 2008
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 19, 2007
Refund of fees
Aug 28, 2007
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Jul 25, 2007
Matter concerning the application
Jul 16, 2007
Annex
Jul 16, 2007
Letter filed during examination procedure after communication from the Examining Division
Jul 16, 2007
Request for a decision
Jul 9, 2007
Request for a decision
Jul 5, 2007
Application deemed to be withdrawn (reply to communication from Examining Division too late)
Jun 6, 2007
Claims
Jun 6, 2007
Claims
Jun 6, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 31, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 5, 2007
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 5, 2006
Annex to the communication
Dec 5, 2006
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 29, 2005
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 19, 2005
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Nov 3, 2005
Refund order of filing/examination fee
Oct 7, 2005
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 10, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 18, 2004
Copy of the international search report
May 11, 2004
Abstract
May 11, 2004
Claims
May 11, 2004
Description
May 11, 2004
Submission concerning representation

EP1622470

GIVAUDAN

Application Number: EP04731124A
Filing Date: May 5, 2004
Status: Revoked; Apr 2, 2022
Publication Date: Feb 20, 2019
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