Fragrance-Containing Compositions

Patent No. EP2461788 (titled "Fragrance-Containing Compositions") was filed by Unilever on Jul 7, 2010. The application was issued on May 4, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE	Feb 6, 2017	SAUVAITRE

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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Nov 2, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Nov 2, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 29, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 17, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 17, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 17, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 17, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 17, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 17, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 17, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 17, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 12, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Feb 2, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Nov 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 31, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 30, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 30, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 30, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 30, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 30, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 30, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 14, 2017
Claims
Jul 14, 2017
Claims
Jul 14, 2017
Claims
Jul 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 14, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 14, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 13, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 6, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 7, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 15, 2016
French translation of claims
Mar 15, 2016
German translation of the claims
Jan 11, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 11, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 11, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 11, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 11, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 18, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Nov 18, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Nov 5, 2015
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Oct 21, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Oct 14, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Oct 14, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Oct 14, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Oct 14, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Oct 14, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Oct 14, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Oct 14, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Oct 14, 2015
Observations by third parties
Oct 14, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 31, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 31, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 31, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 31, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 31, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 9, 2015
Examination started
Apr 7, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Sep 18, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Sep 18, 2012
Annex
Sep 18, 2012
Cover sheet for fax transmission
May 16, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 1, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Apr 19, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Mar 13, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 6, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Mar 6, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Mar 6, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Mar 6, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Mar 6, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Mar 6, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Mar 6, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Mar 6, 2012
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Feb 22, 2012
Notification of election of EPO
Feb 21, 2012
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Feb 13, 2012
Written opinion
Feb 13, 2012
Written opinion - free text sheet
Feb 13, 2012
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Jan 31, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 26, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jan 26, 2012
Notification of receipt of demand
Jan 12, 2012
PCT demand form
Jan 10, 2012
Document concerning fees and payments
Jan 10, 2012
PCT demand form
Dec 20, 2011
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Dec 15, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Dec 15, 2011
International publication of the international search report
Dec 14, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 24, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 24, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 24, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 3, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 25, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change
Feb 25, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change
Feb 10, 2011
Published international application - A2
Sep 24, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Sep 24, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 23, 2010
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Jul 7, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2010
Abstract
Jul 7, 2010
Claims
Jul 7, 2010
Description

EP2461788

UNILEVER

Application Number: EP10731513A
Filing Date: Jul 7, 2010
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 2, 2018
Publication Date: May 4, 2016
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