Umami Active Fraction And Method To Prepare The Same

Patent No. EP2219474 (titled "Umami Active Fraction And Method To Prepare The Same") was filed by Unilever on Dec 19, 2008. The application was issued on Aug 1, 2018.

Patent Family

Statuses, jurisdictions and citation links are shared on request.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NESTEC	Aug 28, 2015	MOLLET

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.

Date
Description

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 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 20, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 20, 2018
French translation of claims
Jun 20, 2018
German translation of the claims
Apr 17, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Apr 17, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 17, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 10, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Apr 10, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 10, 2018
Refund of fees
Apr 9, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 5, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 29, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 27, 2018
Withdrawal of an appeal
Mar 1, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 1, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2018
Notice of appeal
Feb 26, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jan 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 15, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 15, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 15, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 15, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 15, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 15, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 15, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 15, 2017
Means of redress
Dec 15, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 15, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 15, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 15, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 18, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 18, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 18, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 15, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Dec 21, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 30, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 30, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 30, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 23, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 26, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 26, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Feb 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 16, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 16, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 10, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 28, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2015
Notice of opposition
Aug 28, 2015
Notice of opposition
Aug 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 18, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Nov 6, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 23, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 23, 2014
French translation of claims
Oct 23, 2014
German translation of the claims
Oct 23, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 14, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 14, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 14, 2014
Text intended for grant
Sep 30, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Sep 2, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 2, 2014
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jun 23, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 23, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 23, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 23, 2014
Text intended for grant
May 13, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2014
Amended description with annotations
May 13, 2014
Description
May 13, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2014
Letter filed during examination procedure after communication from the Examining Division
Apr 15, 2014
Annex to the communication
Apr 15, 2014
Consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 15, 2014
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 14, 2014
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 11, 2014
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Apr 7, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Apr 7, 2014
Description
Apr 7, 2014
Description
Apr 7, 2014
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2014
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2014
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 30, 2014
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 30, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jan 30, 2014
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2014
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 27, 2013
Communication concerning deficiencies in subsequently filed documents
Aug 19, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2013
Description
Aug 19, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 8, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 2, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 25, 2013
Annex to the communication
Feb 25, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 22, 2012
Claims
Nov 22, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 8, 2012
Annex to the communication
Aug 8, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 23, 2012
Claims
Jul 23, 2012
Description
Jul 23, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 1, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Apr 18, 2012
Annex to the communication
Apr 18, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
May 27, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
May 27, 2011
Claims
May 27, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 31, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 23, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 18, 2010
Annex to the communication
Nov 18, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 3, 2010
Letter concerning the inventor
Sep 3, 2010
Letter concerning the inventor
Aug 30, 2010
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Aug 30, 2010
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Aug 3, 2010
Letter which had not been notified
Jul 30, 2010
Letter which had not been notified
Jul 28, 2010
Communication regarding comments on Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 28, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 30, 2010
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jun 30, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jun 30, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 30, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 30, 2010
Refund of fees
May 28, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
May 21, 2010
Annex to International preliminary examination report
May 21, 2010
International preliminary examination report
May 21, 2010
International preliminary examination report
May 21, 2010
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
May 21, 2010
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
May 21, 2010
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
May 21, 2010
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
May 21, 2010
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
May 21, 2010
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
May 10, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 27, 2010
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Apr 27, 2010
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 27, 2010
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Apr 26, 2010
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Mar 24, 2010
Written opinion
Mar 24, 2010
Written opinion - free text sheet
Mar 24, 2010
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Jan 20, 2010
Notification of election of EPO
Dec 30, 2009
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Dec 30, 2009
Notification of receipt of demand
Dec 11, 2009
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Dec 11, 2009
PCT demand form
Dec 11, 2009
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 12, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Nov 12, 2009
International publication of the international search report
Sep 14, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 14, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 14, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 22, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 22, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 2, 2009
Published international application - A2
Dec 19, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2008
Abstract
Dec 19, 2008
Claims
Dec 19, 2008
Description
Dec 19, 2008
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Dec 19, 2008
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2219474

UNILEVER

Application Number: EP08863479A
Filing Date: Dec 19, 2008
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 29, 2018
Publication Date: Aug 1, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

IP Verse

Umami Active Fraction And Method To Prepare The Same

Patent Summary

Patent Family

Patent Oppositions

Dossier Documents

EP2219474