Benefit Agent Containing Delivery Particle

Patent No. EP2349551 (titled "Benefit Agent Containing Delivery Particle") was filed by The Procter & Gamble on Nov 4, 2009. The application was issued on Jul 26, 2023.

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
HENKEL	Dec 23, 2016	VIERING
UNILEVER PLC / UNILEVER N.V.	Dec 22, 2016	HARDY

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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Jun 29, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 29, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 29, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 23, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 20, 2023
French translation of claims
Jun 20, 2023
German translation of the claims
Jun 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 11, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2023
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Apr 11, 2023
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2023
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Mar 16, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 16, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 16, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 16, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 13, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 9, 2023
General authorisation
Jan 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2023
Request concerning representative opponent
Dec 2, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 28, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 28, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2022
Means of redress
Nov 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 7, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 7, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jun 7, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jun 7, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Mar 4, 2022
Description
Mar 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 4, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 27, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 27, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
May 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 19, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Apr 19, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Apr 19, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Apr 19, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 27, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 27, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 27, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 27, 2021
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Jan 20, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jan 14, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 14, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 4, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 23, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 23, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 23, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 23, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 23, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 21, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 18, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 2, 2020
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Nov 2, 2020
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Nov 2, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Oct 27, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 9, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 9, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 4, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 4, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 23, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 23, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 23, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 23, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jun 23, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jun 23, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jun 18, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jan 2, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 2, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 21, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 21, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 18, 2018
Claims
Dec 18, 2018
Claims
Dec 18, 2018
Claims
Dec 18, 2018
Claims
Dec 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2018
Reply to appeal
Dec 14, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 13, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Nov 6, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 8, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 8, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 8, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jul 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 25, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 4, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 4, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 4, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2018
Notice of appeal
May 23, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 23, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 23, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2018
Notice of appeal
May 17, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Apr 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 23, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 23, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 23, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 23, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 23, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 23, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 23, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 23, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 5, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 5, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 5, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2017
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the opponent (Association)
Sep 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Aug 30, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Aug 30, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Aug 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 14, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 14, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Aug 11, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 28, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 24, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 17, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Mar 17, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 17, 2017
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Feb 17, 2017
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Feb 8, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 8, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 8, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 9, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 23, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 23, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 22, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 22, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 30, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 3, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2016
French translation of claims
Feb 8, 2016
German translation of the claims
Feb 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 29, 2016
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jan 29, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 9, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 9, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 9, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 9, 2015
Text intended for grant
Nov 24, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Oct 5, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Oct 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2015
Claims
Oct 2, 2015
Description
Oct 2, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 2, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 23, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jul 23, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 18, 2015
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 28, 2015
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
May 15, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
May 15, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
May 15, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
May 15, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
May 15, 2015
Claims
May 15, 2015
Claims
May 15, 2015
Claims
May 15, 2015
Claims
May 15, 2015
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Feb 4, 2015
Advice of delivery
Jan 15, 2015
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 15, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jan 15, 2015
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2014
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 19, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2014
Authorisation
Sep 19, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 7, 2014
Request for change of applicant's representative
Feb 20, 2014
Decision to allow further processing
Feb 10, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 10, 2014
Request for further processing
Dec 6, 2013
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Oct 4, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 3, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2013
Annex to the communication
Apr 29, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 26, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 22, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 21, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 7, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 31, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 31, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 31, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 31, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Dec 23, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 23, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 23, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 23, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Nov 4, 2011
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Nov 4, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 23, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 20, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 6, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 1, 2011
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 25, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 27, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 18, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 4, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 14, 2010
Copy of the international search report
May 14, 2010
Published international application - A1
Mar 12, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 12, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 12, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 16, 2009
Abstract
Nov 16, 2009
Claims
Nov 16, 2009
Description
Nov 16, 2009
Submission concerning representation

EP2349551

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE

Application Number: EP09753282A
Filing Date: Nov 4, 2009
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 23, 2023
Publication Date: Jul 26, 2023
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