Process For Preparing Concentrate Thickener Compositions

Patent No. EP2078460 (titled "Process For Preparing Concentrate Thickener Compositions") was filed by Simply Thick on Aug 2, 2002. The application was issued on Jan 24, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND	Oct 19, 2018	FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND
NESTLE	Oct 15, 2018	RUPP

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May 9, 2022
Refund of fees
May 4, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
May 4, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
May 4, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
May 4, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 4, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 4, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 2, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Apr 29, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Apr 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Apr 8, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 8, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 8, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 5, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 20, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Dec 3, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 3, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2020
Reply to appeal
Nov 2, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 2, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2020
Reply to appeal
Jul 31, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jul 31, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jul 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Jul 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Jul 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Jul 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Jul 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Jul 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Jul 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Jul 27, 2020
Citation in appeal procedure - 013
Jul 27, 2020
Citation in appeal procedure - 014
Jul 27, 2020
Citation in appeal procedure - 015
Jul 27, 2020
Citation in appeal procedure - 016
Jul 27, 2020
Citation in appeal procedure - 017
Jul 27, 2020
Citation in appeal procedure - 017
Jul 27, 2020
Citation in appeal procedure - 018
Jul 27, 2020
Citation in appeal procedure - 018
Jul 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 5, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 5, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 5, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2020
Notice of appeal
May 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 18, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 18, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 18, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 18, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 18, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 18, 2020
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 18, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 18, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 18, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 18, 2020
Means of redress
Mar 18, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 18, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 18, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 18, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 25, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2019
Claims
Nov 8, 2019
Claims
Nov 8, 2019
Claims
Nov 8, 2019
Claims
Nov 8, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 21, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Sep 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 30, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Jun 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 17, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 17, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 17, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 17, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 17, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2019
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jun 12, 2019
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
May 31, 2019
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
Apr 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 28, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 28, 2019
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Mar 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Mar 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 7, 2019
Claims
Mar 7, 2019
Claims
Mar 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 8, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 8, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 8, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 31, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 31, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 31, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 25, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 25, 2018
Request for documents
Oct 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2018
Notice of opposition
Oct 19, 2018
Notice of opposition
Oct 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 15, 2018
Notice of opposition
Oct 15, 2018
Notice of opposition
Oct 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 15, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 15, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 15, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 3, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Feb 2, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 5, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 14, 2017
French translation of claims
Dec 14, 2017
German translation of the claims
Dec 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 24, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 24, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 24, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 24, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 26, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Apr 26, 2017
Claims
Apr 26, 2017
Description
Apr 26, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 26, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 3, 2017
Annex to the communication
Jan 3, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 15, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 6, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 23, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2011
Description
Nov 23, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2011
Reply to the invitation to remedy deficiencies
Nov 4, 2011
Communication concerning deficiencies in subsequently filed documents
Oct 19, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 19, 2011
Claims
Oct 19, 2011
Description
Oct 19, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 6, 2011
Annex to the communication
Sep 6, 2011
Consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 6, 2011
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jul 25, 2011
Annex to the communication
Jul 25, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 13, 2011
Decision to allow further processing
Mar 21, 2011
Citation for the examination procedure
Mar 21, 2011
Citation for the examination procedure
Mar 21, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 17, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 17, 2011
Request for further processing
Dec 10, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Dec 6, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 2, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 24, 2010
Annex to the communication
Aug 24, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 23, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 21, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 21, 2010
Claims
Jun 21, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 1, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 3, 2010
Letter filed before dispatch of the 1st communication from the Examining Division(examination procedure)
Mar 3, 2010
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Mar 1, 2010
Letter filed before dispatch of the 1st communication from the Examining Division(examination procedure)
Mar 1, 2010
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jan 20, 2010
Refund of fees
Jan 20, 2010
Refund of fees
Dec 30, 2009
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Dec 28, 2009
Letter concerning the inventor
Dec 28, 2009
Letter filed before dispatch of the 1st communication from the Examining Division(examination procedure)
Dec 22, 2009
Letter concerning the inventor
Dec 22, 2009
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 4, 2009
Refund of fees
Jul 17, 2009
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jun 17, 2009
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jun 16, 2009
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 16, 2009
European search opinion
Jun 16, 2009
European search report
May 4, 2009
Matter concerning the application
Apr 23, 2009
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Apr 9, 2009
Abstract
Apr 9, 2009
Claims
Apr 9, 2009
Description
Apr 9, 2009
Designation of inventor
Apr 9, 2009
Drawings
Apr 9, 2009
Matter concerning the application
Apr 9, 2009
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
Jun 9, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2078460

SIMPLY THICK

Application Number: EP09005203A
Filing Date: Aug 2, 2002
Status: Revoked; May 6, 2022
Publication Date: Jan 24, 2018
External Links: Slate, EP2078460B1, Google Patents

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EP2078460