Method For Modifying Starch Or Starch Derivatives

Patent No. EP1685162 (titled "Method For Modifying Starch Or Starch Derivatives") was filed by Cargill on Nov 12, 2004. The application was issued on May 7, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
AMBIENTE E NUTRIZIONE	Jan 29, 2015	FERRECCIO

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

Jan 30, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jan 30, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 25, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2017
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Annex to the communication
Oct 19, 2017
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Oct 19, 2017
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Oct 19, 2017
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2017
General enquiry
Jul 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2017
Request for correction
May 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2017
Request for correction
Apr 20, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Mar 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 27, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 27, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 27, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 27, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 27, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 27, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 27, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 27, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 27, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 27, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 27, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 6, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 28, 2016
Non-scannable object
Nov 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 25, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 25, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 25, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 25, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 25, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 25, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 15, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 15, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 14, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 9, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 14, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 6, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2015
Communication of amended entries
Jun 30, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 30, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 26, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 26, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jun 22, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 17, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 17, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 5, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 29, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jan 29, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jan 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2014
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Nov 27, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 26, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 24, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 21, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Nov 21, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Nov 17, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 14, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 14, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 14, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 7, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 10, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 27, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 27, 2014
French translation of claims
Mar 27, 2014
German translation of the claims
Mar 27, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 18, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 18, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 18, 2013
Text intended for grant
Sep 25, 2013
Claims
Sep 25, 2013
Description
Sep 25, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 10, 2013
Annex to the communication
Sep 10, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 7, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2011
Claims
Oct 7, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 1, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 22, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 30, 2011
Annex to the communication
Mar 30, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 22, 2009
Refund of fees
Apr 22, 2009
Refund of fees
Dec 19, 2008
Claims
Dec 19, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 16, 2008
Claims
Dec 16, 2008
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 10, 2008
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 8, 2008
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 6, 2008
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2008
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 11, 2008
Annex to the communication
Jun 11, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 21, 2008
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Jan 8, 2008
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 5, 2007
Refund of fees
Jun 2, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 28, 2007
Annex to the communication
Feb 28, 2007
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 5, 2006
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 22, 2006
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jun 19, 2006
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 19, 2006
Communication to designated inventor
May 30, 2006
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 5, 2006
Matter concerning the application
May 5, 2006
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 31, 2006
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 13, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 26, 2005
Copy of the international search report
May 26, 2005
Published international application - A1
Dec 8, 2004
Abstract
Dec 8, 2004
Claims
Dec 8, 2004
Description
Dec 8, 2004
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EP1685162

CARGILL

Application Number: EP04797859A
Filing Date: Nov 12, 2004
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jan 26, 2018
Publication Date: May 7, 2014
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