Infant Formula Composition

Patent No. EP2219476 (titled "Infant Formula Composition") was filed by Bunge Loders Croklaan on Nov 11, 2008. The application was issued on Apr 20, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HUMANA	Jan 20, 2017	ADVOTEC
NESTLE	Jan 20, 2017	ELKINGTON AND FIFE
NUTRICIA	Jan 20, 2017	NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU
CARGILL	Jan 18, 2017	ELSEVIERS

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

Jun 13, 2022
Refund of fees
Jun 9, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 9, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 9, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 9, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 9, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 9, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 8, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 8, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 8, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 8, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 8, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jun 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
May 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 19, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 19, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 19, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 17, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 17, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 17, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 17, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 12, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 10, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 10, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 10, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 10, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 10, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 6, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 6, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 6, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 6, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 13, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 13, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 13, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 13, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 20, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 20, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 20, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 20, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 20, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 15, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 5, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Apr 23, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Dec 18, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 18, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 18, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 18, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 12, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 12, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 12, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2019
Reply to appeal
Sep 13, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Sep 13, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jul 11, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 11, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 11, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 11, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 11, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Jul 5, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Jul 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jun 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 13, 2019
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jun 12, 2019
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jun 11, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 11, 2019
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
May 31, 2019
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
May 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
May 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
May 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
May 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
May 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
May 10, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 10, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 10, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
May 10, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 10, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 10, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 10, 2019
Means of redress
May 10, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 10, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 10, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 10, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 22, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 6, 2019
Claims
Mar 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 6, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 4, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 30, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 25, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 25, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 25, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 25, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 23, 2019
Claims
Jan 23, 2019
Claims
Jan 23, 2019
Claims
Jan 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Nov 26, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Oct 2, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Sep 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 23, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 14, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2018
Submission concerning change of proprietor's name
May 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 8, 2018
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
May 8, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 11, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 4, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 4, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 26, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 26, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 28, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 28, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 28, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 28, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 28, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 30, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 20, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 20, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 20, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 20, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 20, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 18, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 18, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 24, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 26, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 26, 2015
French translation of claims
Nov 26, 2015
German translation of the claims
Nov 26, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 6, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 6, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 6, 2015
Text intended for grant
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
Jun 25, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2012
Claims
Jun 25, 2012
Description
Jun 25, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 22, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 19, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 12, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 11, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 17, 2012
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 9, 2012
Annex to the communication
Feb 9, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 19, 2011
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 19, 2011
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 28, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 23, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 23, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 23, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Jul 21, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 21, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 21, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Jul 21, 2010
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jun 24, 2010
Communication concerning correction of deficiences in Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 10, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 9, 2010
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jun 9, 2010
Matter concerning the application
Jun 9, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 3, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 26, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
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
Jun 10, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 22, 2009
Published international application - A2
Nov 12, 2008
Abstract
Nov 12, 2008
Claims
Nov 12, 2008
Description
Nov 12, 2008
Submission concerning representation

EP2219476

BUNGE LODERS CROKLAAN

Application Number: EP08850440A
Filing Date: Nov 11, 2008
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 10, 2022
Publication Date: Apr 20, 2016
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