Methods For Reducing Food Intake And Controlling The Weight Of Animals

Patent No. EP1981355 (titled "Methods For Reducing Food Intake And Controlling The Weight Of Animals") was filed by Hills PET Nutrition on Jan 23, 2007. The application was issued on Mar 14, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GEVERS PATENTS	Dec 13, 2018	GEVERS & ORES
NESTLE	Dec 10, 2018	D YOUNG

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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Aug 7, 2024
Refund of fees
Aug 5, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 5, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 5, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 5, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 5, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 31, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2024
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 31, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2024
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 7, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 7, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 7, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 3, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 3, 2024
Notice of appeal
Apr 4, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 4, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 4, 2024
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 4, 2024
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 4, 2024
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 4, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 4, 2024
Means of redress
Apr 4, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 4, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 4, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2024
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 18, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 18, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2024
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jan 11, 2024
Communication of amended entries
Jan 11, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2024
Request for change of opponent's representative
Aug 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2023
Advice of delivery
Aug 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2023
Advice of delivery
Aug 7, 2023
Advice of delivery
Aug 2, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 2, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 2, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 2, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 27, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Jun 29, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 29, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jun 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 29, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 21, 2020
Authorisation
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 15
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 16
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 17
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 18
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 19
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 20
Feb 21, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 21
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 035
Feb 21, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Feb 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Feb 17, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Feb 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Nov 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 16, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 16, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Jun 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 034
Jun 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 19, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2019
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
Jun 13, 2019
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jun 12, 2019
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jun 3, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
May 31, 2019
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
May 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 8, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 8, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
May 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 033
May 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 8, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 8, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 8, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 12, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Feb 28, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
Jan 8, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 8, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 8, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 14, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Dec 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Dec 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Dec 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Dec 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Dec 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Dec 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Dec 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Dec 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Dec 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
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Citation in opposition procedure - 022
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Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Dec 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Dec 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Dec 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Dec 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
Dec 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
Dec 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
Dec 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 030
Dec 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 031
Dec 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 032
Dec 13, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 13, 2018
Notice of opposition
Dec 13, 2018
Notice of opposition
Dec 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 11, 2018
Notice of opposition
Dec 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 10, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 10, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 10, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 10, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 10, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 10, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 10, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 10, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 10, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 10, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Dec 10, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Dec 10, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 10, 2018
Notice of opposition
Mar 26, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 15, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 22, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 22, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 22, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 22, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 22, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 10, 2018
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Jan 10, 2018
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jan 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2018
Description
Jan 3, 2018
French translation of claims
Jan 3, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jan 3, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Sep 4, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 4, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 4, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 4, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 4, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 11, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 3, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 30, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Mar 20, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 24, 2016
Annex to the communication
Aug 24, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 17, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 17, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Mar 17, 2016
Claims
Mar 17, 2016
Description
Mar 17, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 21, 2015
Annex to the communication
Dec 21, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 9, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 9, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Dec 9, 2014
Claims
Dec 9, 2014
Description
Dec 9, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 12, 2014
Annex to the communication
Aug 12, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 14, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2010
Claims
Apr 14, 2010
Description
Apr 14, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 9, 2009
Annex to the communication
Dec 9, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 2, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 29, 2008
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Sep 29, 2008
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Sep 24, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 19, 2008
Letter which had not been notified
Sep 18, 2008
Letter which had not been notified
Sep 15, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Aug 21, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 21, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 29, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 6, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 17, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Jan 17, 2008
International publication of the international search report
Aug 21, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 2, 2007
Published international application - A2
Mar 15, 2007
Abstract
Mar 15, 2007
Claims
Mar 15, 2007
Description

EP1981355

HILLS PET NUTRITION

Application Number: EP07717361A
Filing Date: Jan 23, 2007
Status: Revoked; Aug 8, 2024
Publication Date: Mar 14, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

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Methods For Reducing Food Intake And Controlling The Weight Of Animals

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EP1981355