Disease Resistant Plants

Patent No. EP2455473 (titled "Disease Resistant Plants") was filed by Enza Zaden Beheer on Jan 30, 2008. The application was issued on Aug 11, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL	Aug 24, 2016	-

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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Jul 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2022
Submission concerning representation
Jul 12, 2022
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jul 12, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jul 15, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 9, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 22, 2021
French translation of claims
Jun 22, 2021
German translation of the claims
Jun 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 17, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 17, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 10, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 26, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2020
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Oct 16, 2020
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Oct 16, 2020
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Aug 4, 2020
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Aug 4, 2020
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Aug 4, 2020
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Aug 4, 2020
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Jul 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 2, 2020
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Jul 1, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 10, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 8, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jun 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 5, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2020
Request for acceleration of appeal proceedings
May 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 26, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 26, 2020
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
May 19, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Feb 3, 2020
Refund of fees
Jan 27, 2020
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
Jan 20, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Sep 14, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 10, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Sep 10, 2018
Claims
Sep 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2018
Reply to appeal
May 23, 2018
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
May 3, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 3, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 26, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Claims
Apr 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 26, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 26, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 9, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 28, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Feb 27, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 27, 2018
Notice of appeal
Feb 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jan 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 19, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 19, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 19, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 19, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 19, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 19, 2017
Means of redress
Dec 19, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 19, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 19, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 19, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2017
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Oct 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 20, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 15, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Sep 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Sep 15, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2017
Non-scannable object
Sep 15, 2017
Non-scannable object
Sep 14, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 14, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 14, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 24, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jul 17, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 13, 2017
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 11, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 11, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 11, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 11, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 11, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 11, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 11, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 13, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2016
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Dec 20, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 14, 2016
Authorisation
Dec 14, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 13, 2016
Authorisation
Dec 13, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2016
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Nov 14, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Oct 13, 2016
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Oct 6, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 6, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 5, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 25, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Notice of opposition
Aug 25, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 25, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Aug 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2016
Notice of opposition
Aug 24, 2016
Notice of opposition
Aug 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 24, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Nov 25, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 29, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 14, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 14, 2015
French translation of claims
Oct 14, 2015
German translation of the claims
Aug 4, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 4, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 22, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 22, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 22, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 22, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 22, 2015
Text intended for grant (sequence listing)
Jun 22, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 11, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jun 11, 2015
Consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 11, 2015
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 8, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Sep 5, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Mar 20, 2014
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Mar 10, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 14, 2013
Annex to the communication
Nov 14, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 21, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 21, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Oct 21, 2013
Description
Oct 21, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 21, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 2, 2013
Annex to the communication
Sep 2, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 4, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jul 4, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jul 4, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jul 4, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jul 4, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 25, 2013
Annex to the communication
Mar 25, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 14, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2012
Annex
Nov 14, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 14, 2012
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Jun 13, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
May 29, 2012
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Apr 25, 2012
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Apr 25, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
Apr 19, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
Apr 18, 2012
Refund of fees
Mar 27, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 27, 2012
European search opinion
Mar 27, 2012
European search report
Mar 14, 2012
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Mar 13, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2012
(Partial) set of drawings filed in response to formal objections
Mar 13, 2012
Reply to the invitation to remedy deficiencies
Mar 5, 2012
Deficiencies in application documents - annex C
Feb 17, 2012
Abstract
Feb 17, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Feb 17, 2012
Claims
Feb 17, 2012
Converted Sequence Listing
Feb 17, 2012
Description
Feb 17, 2012
Designation of inventor
Feb 17, 2012
Designation of inventor
Feb 17, 2012
Drawings
Feb 17, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
Feb 17, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Jan 28, 2009
Priority document

EP2455473

ENZA ZADEN BEHEER

Application Number: EP12155885A
Filing Date: Jan 30, 2008
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 9, 2021
Publication Date: Aug 11, 2021
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