Compositions And Methods For The Skin And Hair

Patent No. EP2197413 (titled "Compositions And Methods For The Skin And Hair") was filed by The Boots Company PLC on Sep 29, 2008. The application was issued on Aug 1, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KAO GERMANY	Jul 6, 2015	GRIT

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 5, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 5, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 29, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 6, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jun 1, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 1, 2018
French translation of claims
Jun 1, 2018
Translation of the claims
Apr 13, 2018
Communication concerning surcharge and failure to observe time limit
Nov 30, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 30, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 30, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 27, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 24, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 24, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 24, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 24, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 24, 2017
Means of redress
Jul 24, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 10, 2017
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Feb 28, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 28, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 28, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 28, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 28, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 28, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 24, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2016
Authorisation
Nov 16, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 31, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 30, 2016
Advice of delivery
May 23, 2016
Advice of delivery
May 19, 2016
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
May 18, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
May 18, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 18, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 18, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 18, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 10, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 10, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jan 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 13, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2015
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Oct 13, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 21, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 21, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 17, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 20, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 7, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 7, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 6, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 6, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 6, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 6, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 15, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 18, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 21, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 21, 2014
French translation of claims
Aug 21, 2014
German translation of the claims
Aug 21, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 15, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 15, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 15, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 15, 2014
Text intended for grant
Dec 9, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 9, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Dec 9, 2013
Claims
Dec 9, 2013
Description
Dec 9, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 29, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jul 29, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
May 28, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
May 28, 2013
Claims
May 28, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 18, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jan 18, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 5, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 5, 2012
Claims
Dec 5, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 30, 2012
Annex to the communication
Jul 30, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 14, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2010
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
May 27, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 12, 2010
Communication regarding comments on Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Apr 22, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 31, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 31, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 12, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 28, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 9, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Apr 9, 2009
Published international application - A1
Mar 18, 2009
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Feb 5, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 5, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 5, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 29, 2008
Abstract
Sep 29, 2008
Annex
Sep 29, 2008
Claims
Sep 29, 2008
Description
Sep 29, 2008
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EP2197413

THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC

Application Number: EP08806694A
Filing Date: Sep 29, 2008
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 29, 2018
Publication Date: Aug 1, 2018
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