Method And Composition For Preparing Cured Meat Products

Patent No. EP2166863 (titled "Method And Composition For Preparing Cured Meat Products") was filed by Kerry Group Services on Jun 10, 2008. The application was issued on Aug 31, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FINNEGAN EUROPE	May 31, 2017	WALL
STRAWMAN	May 26, 2017	VOSSIUS & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE MBB

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Oct 6, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Oct 6, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 6, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 6, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Sep 30, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Sep 21, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 21, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 21, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 21, 2022
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Sep 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 16, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jul 11, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jul 11, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
May 23, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
May 23, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
May 23, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Apr 4, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 4, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 19, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 19, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 19, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 8, 2021
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Sep 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jul 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 20, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 20, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 15, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
May 29, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Apr 23, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Sep 30, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 30, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 26, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Sep 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2019
Reply to appeal
Sep 23, 2019
Reply to appeal
Sep 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2019
Reply to appeal
May 13, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 13, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 13, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 29, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 29, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 29, 2019
Claims
Apr 29, 2019
Claims
Apr 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 29, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 29, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 29, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 29, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 29, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 11, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 11, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 11, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 7, 2019
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Mar 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 6, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Mar 1, 2019
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Feb 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2019
Notice of appeal
Feb 21, 2019
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 20, 2019
Notice of appeal
Feb 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 18, 2019
Notice of appeal
Feb 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 15, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Feb 15, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Feb 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 25, 2019
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jan 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 19, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 19, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 19, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 19, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 19, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 19, 2018
Means of redress
Dec 19, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 19, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 19, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 19, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Nov 14, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 14, 2018
Claims
Sep 14, 2018
Claims
Sep 14, 2018
Claims
Sep 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 14, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Jul 17, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
May 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 18, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 18, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 20, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 22, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Aug 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 16, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 11, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 11, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 11, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 19, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 12, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 31, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 26, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 26, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 26, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 6, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jan 6, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Dec 21, 2016
Refund of fees
Dec 19, 2016
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Oct 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 27, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Oct 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 18, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Oct 7, 2016
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Oct 7, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 29, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 31, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 4, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 18, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 18, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 12, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 12, 2016
French translation of claims
Jul 12, 2016
German translation of the claims
Mar 21, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 21, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 21, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 21, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 21, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 11, 2015
Decision to allow further processing
May 6, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 30, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 30, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Apr 30, 2015
Annex
Apr 30, 2015
Annex
Apr 30, 2015
Annex
Apr 30, 2015
Claims
Apr 30, 2015
Description
Apr 30, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 29, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 27, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Apr 24, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Apr 24, 2015
Claims
Apr 24, 2015
Description
Apr 24, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Apr 24, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 24, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 24, 2015
Request for further processing
Feb 17, 2015
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Sep 9, 2014
Annex to the communication
Sep 9, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 3, 2012
Submission concerning representation
May 9, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
May 9, 2011
Amended description with annotations
May 9, 2011
Claims
May 9, 2011
Description
May 9, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 14, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 7, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 27, 2010
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Nov 9, 2010
Annex to the communication
Nov 9, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
May 5, 2010
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 24, 2010
Refund of fees
Mar 3, 2010
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Mar 3, 2010
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Mar 3, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 23, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 23, 2010
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 23, 2010
Amended description with annotations
Feb 23, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Feb 19, 2010
Letter which had not been notified
Feb 18, 2010
Letter which had not been notified
Feb 17, 2010
Refund of fees
Feb 17, 2010
Refund of fees
Feb 17, 2010
Refund of fees
Feb 8, 2010
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 2, 2010
General authorisation
Feb 2, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Jan 25, 2010
Priority document
Jan 25, 2010
Reply by International Bureau
Jan 22, 2010
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jan 15, 2010
Note on telephone consultation
Jan 12, 2010
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Jan 8, 2010
Fax request to enter the European phase
Jan 5, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 15, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2009
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 15, 2009
Amendments received before examination
Dec 15, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 22, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 18, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Dec 18, 2008
Published international application - A1
Jun 20, 2008
Abstract
Jun 20, 2008
Claims
Jun 20, 2008
Description

EP2166863

KERRY GROUP SERVICES

Application Number: EP08770585A
Filing Date: Jun 10, 2008
Status: Revoked; Oct 5, 2022
Publication Date: Aug 31, 2016
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Method And Composition For Preparing Cured Meat Products

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EP2166863