Enclosure For A Pressurized Spray Container

Patent No. EP1996486 (titled "Enclosure For A Pressurized Spray Container") was filed by Coty on Feb 2, 2007. The application was issued on Jul 6, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
UNILEVER UNILEVER	Jul 7, 2016	WHALEY

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

Feb 20, 2019
Refund of fees
Feb 18, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Feb 18, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Feb 13, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Feb 11, 2019
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Feb 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jan 22, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 22, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 17, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Jan 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jan 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2018
Annex to a communication
Nov 16, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 16, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 16, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 16, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 16, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 16, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 16, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 25, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 22, 2018
Claims
Aug 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 14, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 14, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Feb 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 9, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Feb 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 29, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 29, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 29, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 29, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2017
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Nov 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2017
Matter currently under investigation
Nov 16, 2017
General enquiry
Oct 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings (Legal Division)
Oct 11, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2017
Claims
Sep 15, 2017
Claims
Sep 15, 2017
Claims
Sep 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 31, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 31, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 31, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 26, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 19, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 16, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 16, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 7, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 7, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 9, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 6, 2016
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Mar 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 23, 2016
French translation of claims
Mar 23, 2016
German translation of the claims
Mar 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Nov 25, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 25, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 25, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 25, 2015
Text intended for grant
Oct 7, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Sep 24, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Sep 24, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Sep 24, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Sep 24, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Sep 24, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Sep 24, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Sep 24, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Sep 24, 2015
Observations by third parties
Sep 23, 2015
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Sep 16, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Aug 13, 2015
Submission concerning representation
May 28, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 20, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 20, 2015
Description
May 20, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 20, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 7, 2015
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Jan 20, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jan 20, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 16, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 16, 2014
Claims
Dec 16, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 14, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 9, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 2, 2014
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Sep 19, 2014
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 19, 2014
Reply to communication to third party
Jun 16, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jun 16, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 4, 2014
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Mar 7, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jun 6, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 6, 2013
Claims
Jun 6, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 12, 2013
Annex to the communication
Feb 12, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 15, 2012
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Oct 9, 2012
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Dec 2, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 2, 2011
Claims
Dec 2, 2011
Description
Dec 2, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 4, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 28, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 31, 2011
Annex to the communication
May 31, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 15, 2010
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 7, 2010
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 6, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Jul 1, 2010
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 8, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 8, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 8, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Apr 8, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 16, 2010
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jan 29, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jan 29, 2010
European search opinion
Jan 29, 2010
Supplementary European search report
Apr 9, 2009
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 23, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Nov 25, 2008
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Nov 14, 2008
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 5, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 24, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Oct 9, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2008
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 2, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 2, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 2, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 18, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 20, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 12, 2007
Notification of the recording of a change
Oct 18, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Oct 18, 2007
International publication of the international search report
Sep 4, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 16, 2007
Published international application - A2

EP1996486

COTY

Application Number: EP07717180A
Filing Date: Feb 2, 2007
Status: Revoked; Feb 15, 2019
Publication Date: Jul 6, 2016
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