Confectionery Products Providing An Increased Hydration Sensation

Patent No. EP2326187 (titled "Confectionery Products Providing An Increased Hydration Sensation") was filed by WM Wrigley JR on Aug 12, 2009. The application was issued on Jun 12, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FERTIN PHARMA	Jan 24, 2020	HOFFMANN EITLE

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May 16, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 16, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 6, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 6, 2024
French translation of claims
May 6, 2024
German translation of the claims
May 6, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
Feb 6, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 6, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Jan 29, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 26, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jan 26, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 26, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 12, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 12, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 12, 2023
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Nov 9, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 3, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 10, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 28, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 20, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Apr 20, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Feb 21, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Feb 21, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Feb 16, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 13, 2023
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Feb 13, 2023
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items (CDR)
Feb 6, 2023
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Aug 8, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 8, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 3, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 6, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 4, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 4, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 4, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Jul 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Jul 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Jul 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Jul 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2022
Reply to appeal
Mar 4, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 19, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 19, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 27, 2021
Notice of appeal
Oct 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 7, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 7, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 7, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 7, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2021
Means of redress
Oct 7, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 7, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 7, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 7, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 7, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 1, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jul 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 9, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jul 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jul 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jul 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jul 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Jul 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 6, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 9, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 9, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 9, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 9, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jun 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jun 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jun 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jun 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jun 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 11, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 11, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 30, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 24, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jan 24, 2020
Notice of opposition
May 7, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 28, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 11, 2019
Change to the inventor details
Mar 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 4, 2019
French translation of claims
Mar 4, 2019
German translation of the claims
Mar 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 25, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 25, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 25, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 25, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Oct 10, 2018
Description
Oct 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jul 4, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 4, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 4, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 4, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 4, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 28, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 17, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 26, 2018
Annex to the communication
Feb 26, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 3, 2017
Annex to the communication
Aug 3, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
May 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 2, 2017
Annex to the communication
Jan 2, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 16, 2016
Claims
Sep 16, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 19, 2016
Annex to the communication
May 19, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 15, 2015
Annex to the communication
Oct 15, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 27, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 21, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Feb 8, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2012
Claims
Feb 8, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 30, 2011
Annex to the communication
Sep 30, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 11, 2011
Decision to allow further processing
Jun 9, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 9, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 9, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Jun 9, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 9, 2011
Request for further processing
Jun 8, 2011
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
May 4, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 31, 2011
Communication concerning correction of deficiences in Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 11, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 11, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 4, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 4, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 22, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 7, 2010
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Dec 2, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Dec 2, 2010
International publication of the international search report
Oct 18, 2010
Communication in cases for which no other form is applicable
Oct 6, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 6, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 6, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 10, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 10, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 18, 2010
Published international application - A2
Nov 16, 2009
Abstract
Nov 16, 2009
Claims
Nov 16, 2009
Description

EP2326187

WM WRIGLEY JR

Application Number: EP09748165A
Filing Date: Aug 12, 2009
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 10, 2024
Publication Date: Jun 12, 2024
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