Method For Producing An Acidified Milk Product

Patent No. EP2405764 (titled "Method For Producing An Acidified Milk Product") was filed by CHR Hansen on Mar 15, 2010. The application was issued on Jul 27, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
COMPAGNIE GERVAIS DANONE	Jul 3, 2019	REGIMBEAU

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 30, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 24, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 21, 2022
French translation of claims
Jun 21, 2022
German translation of the claims
Jun 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 18, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 11, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 25, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 25, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 25, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 25, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 25, 2021
Means of redress
Nov 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2021
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 15, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Sep 1, 2021
Description
Sep 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 1, 2021
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Jul 4, 2021
Description
Jul 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 28, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 10, 2021
Withdrawal of an opposition
May 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
May 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
May 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
May 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
May 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 12, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 25, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 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 concerning oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 1, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 1, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Aug 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Aug 27, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 27, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 27, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Feb 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 10, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 10, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 10, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 10, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 25, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 25, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 25, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 25, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 25, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 25, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 25, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Nov 25, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Nov 25, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Nov 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 25, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 15, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 15, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 8, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jul 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 3, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 3, 2019
Notice of opposition
Oct 15, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 6, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 5, 2018
Refund of fees
Aug 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 23, 2018
French translation of claims
Aug 23, 2018
German translation of the claims
Aug 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 26, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 26, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 26, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 26, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 26, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 26, 2018
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Mar 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 2, 2018
Claims
Mar 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Oct 24, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 24, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 24, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 24, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 24, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Sep 19, 2017
Description
Sep 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2017
Matter concerning the application
Sep 6, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 4, 2017
Annex to the communication
Sep 4, 2017
Consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 4, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 1, 2017
Annex to the communication
Sep 1, 2017
Consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 1, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Aug 30, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 21, 2017
Claims
Aug 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 7, 2017
Claims
Aug 7, 2017
Claims
Aug 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 7, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Aug 7, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Aug 7, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Aug 7, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 27, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 22, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 20, 2017
Annex to the communication
Mar 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 28, 2016
Claims
Nov 28, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 26, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 14, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 18, 2016
Annex to the communication
May 18, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
May 6, 2016
Examination started
Apr 1, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Sep 18, 2012
Refund of fees
Sep 3, 2012
Decision to allow further processing
Aug 23, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 23, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 23, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 23, 2012
Request for further processing
Jun 13, 2012
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
Apr 20, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 5, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 21, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 3, 2011
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 11, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 29, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 20, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 5, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 16, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Sep 16, 2010
Published international application - A1
Jun 11, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 11, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 11, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 15, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2010
Abstract
Mar 15, 2010
Claims
Mar 15, 2010
Description
Mar 15, 2010
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EP2405764

CHR HANSEN

Application Number: EP10708771A
Filing Date: Mar 15, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 24, 2022
Publication Date: Jul 27, 2022
External Links: Slate, EP2405764B2, Google Patents

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