Process And Product

Patent No. EP2194796 (titled "Process And Product") was filed by Barry Callebaut on Jul 17, 2008. The application was issued on Jul 15, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MARS	Apr 11, 2016	CARPMAELS & RANSFORD

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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Apr 18, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Apr 18, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 13, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 4, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 4, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 4, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 4, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 4, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 4, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 4, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 4, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 4, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 4, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 21, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 21, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jun 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 27, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
May 24, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 24, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 29, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 11, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 18, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 4, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 4, 2015
French translation of claims
Jun 4, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jun 4, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 15, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Apr 14, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Apr 1, 2015
Observations by third parties
Mar 4, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Mar 2, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Feb 23, 2015
Observations by third parties
Feb 5, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 5, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 5, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 5, 2015
Text intended for grant
Sep 19, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Sep 3, 2014
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Aug 8, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 2, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 31, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 28, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Mar 25, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 25, 2011
Claims
Mar 25, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 2, 2010
Annex to the communication
Dec 2, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
May 25, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 25, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2010
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 25, 2010
Amendments received before examination
May 21, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 21, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
May 21, 2010
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 21, 2010
Amendments received before examination
May 21, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 27, 2010
Communication regarding comments on Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Feb 19, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 18, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 18, 2010
Matter concerning the application
Feb 18, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 10, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 4, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 21, 2009
Notification of the recording of a change
Oct 21, 2009
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 2, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Apr 2, 2009
International publication of the international search report
Feb 19, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 29, 2009
Published international application - A2
Jan 15, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 15, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 15, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 18, 2008
Abstract
Jul 18, 2008
Claims
Jul 18, 2008
Description
Jul 18, 2008
Drawings
Jul 18, 2008
Submission concerning representation

EP2194796

BARRY CALLEBAUT

Application Number: EP08784841A
Filing Date: Jul 17, 2008
Status: Opposition Rejected; Apr 20, 2018
Publication Date: Jul 15, 2015
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