Tea Extract, Tea Drink And Method Of Producing The Same

Patent No. EP2193721 (titled "Tea Extract, Tea Drink And Method Of Producing The Same") was filed by Suntory on Sep 26, 2008. The application was issued on Aug 26, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
UNILEVER UNILEVER	Aug 17, 2018	ASKEW

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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Jul 30, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 30, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 24, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2020
Description
Jul 20, 2020
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2020
Description
Jul 17, 2020
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 17, 2020
French translation of claims
Jul 17, 2020
German translation of the claims
Jul 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 8, 2020
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 6, 2020
Refund of fees
Apr 3, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 3, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 2, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 2, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 26, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Feb 7, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 7, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2020
Notice of appeal
Dec 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 5, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 5, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 5, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 5, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 5, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 5, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 5, 2019
Means of redress
Dec 5, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 5, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 5, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 5, 2019
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Dec 5, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 5, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Sep 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Sep 18, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 5, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 5, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 5, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 15, 2019
Annex
Jan 15, 2019
Annex
Jan 15, 2019
Claims
Jan 15, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 5, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 5, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 24, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 17, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 17, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 17, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 17, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 17, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 17, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Aug 17, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Aug 17, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Aug 17, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Aug 17, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Aug 17, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Aug 17, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Aug 17, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Aug 17, 2018
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2018
Notice of opposition
Aug 17, 2018
Notice of opposition
Aug 17, 2018
Notice of opposition
Dec 1, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 26, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 12, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 26, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 26, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 26, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 26, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 26, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 4, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
May 29, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 29, 2017
Amended description with annotations
May 29, 2017
Claims
May 29, 2017
Description
May 29, 2017
French translation of claims
May 29, 2017
German translation of the claims
May 29, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
May 29, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jan 27, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 27, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 27, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 27, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 27, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 20, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 21, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 14, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 10, 2015
Annex to the communication
Nov 10, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 9, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 9, 2015
Claims
Oct 9, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 20, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 11, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 2, 2015
Annex to the communication
Apr 2, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 12, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jan 7, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 8, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 9, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
May 7, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 13, 2013
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Dec 13, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Dec 10, 2013
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 30, 2013
Annex to a communication
Oct 30, 2013
Annex to the communication
Oct 30, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 15, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 8, 2013
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Sep 5, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 5, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 5, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Sep 4, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 4, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 4, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Feb 22, 2013
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Feb 5, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 5, 2013
European search opinion
Feb 5, 2013
Supplementary European search report
May 12, 2010
Notification of forthcoming publication
May 6, 2010
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
May 6, 2010
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Apr 22, 2010
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 16, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 23, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2010
Abstract
Mar 23, 2010
Claims
Mar 23, 2010
Description
Mar 23, 2010
Drawings
Mar 23, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 5, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 27, 2009
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 22, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 22, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 2, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Apr 2, 2009
Copy of the translated international search report
Apr 2, 2009
International publication pamphlet

EP2193721

SUNTORY

Application Number: EP08833261A
Filing Date: Sep 26, 2008
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 24, 2020
Publication Date: Aug 26, 2020
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