Methods For Enhancing The Quality Of Life Of A Growing Animal

Patent No. EP1838169 (titled "Methods For Enhancing The Quality Of Life Of A Growing Animal") was filed by Hills PET Nutrition on Dec 30, 2005. The application was issued on Apr 27, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
IAMS EUROPE B.V.	Jan 27, 2017	ZIMMERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB
NESTEC	Jan 26, 2017	KRISHNAN

Dossier Documents

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Jan 2, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 2, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 2, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Dec 20, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Sep 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 6, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 6, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 6, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 6, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Sep 6, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Sep 6, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Aug 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2017
Request for revocation of patent
Jul 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jul 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 21, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 23, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 23, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2017
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
Mar 20, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 17, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Mar 14, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 7, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 7, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 7, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 8, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2017
Filing of a new opposition
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2017
Filing of a new opposition
Jan 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 1, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 29, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 29, 2016
French translation of claims
Feb 29, 2016
German translation of the claims
Feb 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 29, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 29, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 29, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jul 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2015
Claims
Jul 13, 2015
Description
Jul 13, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 10, 2015
Annex to the communication
Mar 10, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 22, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 22, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Sep 22, 2014
Claims
Sep 22, 2014
Description
Sep 22, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 22, 2014
Annex to the communication
May 22, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 24, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Apr 24, 2014
Claims
Apr 24, 2014
Description
Apr 24, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 6, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jan 6, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 18, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 18, 2013
Claims
Sep 18, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 28, 2013
Annex to the communication
May 28, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 15, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 15, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 15, 2012
Amended description with annotations
Aug 15, 2012
Claims
Aug 15, 2012
Description
Aug 15, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 15, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 9, 2012
Annex to the communication
May 9, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 14, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 14, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 14, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Sep 14, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2011
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Mar 4, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 4, 2011
European search opinion
Mar 4, 2011
Supplementary European search report
Jan 3, 2008
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2008
Matter concerning the application
Jan 3, 2008
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 30, 2007
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Nov 8, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Nov 8, 2007
International publication of the international search report
Oct 9, 2007
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 5, 2007
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 2, 2007
Matter concerning the application
Jul 2, 2007
Request for entry into the European phase
May 11, 2007
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 24, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 6, 2006
Published international application - A2

EP1838169

HILLS PET NUTRITION

Application Number: EP05856094A
Filing Date: Dec 30, 2005
Status: Revoked; Apr 15, 2019
Publication Date: Apr 27, 2016
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