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The patent EP2183053 was granted to Unilever on Nov 9, 2022. The application was filed on Aug 7, 2008 under application number EP08787003A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PROCTER & GAMBLE | Nov 14, 2018 | GILL JENNINGS & EVERY | - |
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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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Refund of fees
Appeal
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 30, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Jan 26, 2022
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Aug 27, 2021
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 5, 2021
Letter to the Legal Division
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Jun 29, 2021
Communication from the Legal Division
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Jun 1, 2021
Annex
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Annex
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Jun 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 1, 2021
Letter to the Legal Division
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May 31, 2021
Annex
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May 31, 2021
Cover sheet for fax transmission
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May 28, 2021
Annex
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May 28, 2021
Cover sheet for fax transmission
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May 28, 2021
Letter to the Legal Division
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Mar 31, 2021
Communication from the Legal Division
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Mar 24, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Mar 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Reply to appeal
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Communication from the Legal Division
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notice of appeal
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Decision to grant a European patent
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Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Observations by third parties
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Examination started
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Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 6, 2010
Amendments received before examination
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Sep 6, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
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Reply by International Bureau
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Enquiry with the International Bureau
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Feb 24, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 24, 2010
Matter concerning the application
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Feb 24, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
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Jan 15, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
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Notification of election of EPO
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PCT demand form
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Copy of the international search report
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Mar 12, 2009
Published international application - A1
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Abstract
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Aug 7, 2008
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Aug 7, 2008
Description
PCTRO
Aug 7, 2008
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