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Microfibrous Cellulose And Alkaline Earth Metal Ion Structured Surfactant Composition

Patent No. EP2496675 (titled "Microfibrous Cellulose And Alkaline Earth Metal Ion Structured Surfactant Composition") was filed by Colgate Palmolive on Nov 4, 2010. The application was issued on Dec 1, 2021.

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HENKEL	Jun 27, 2018	-
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE	Jun 26, 2018	P&G PATENT BELGIUM UK

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 5, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 5, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 5, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 29, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 22, 2021
French translation of claims
Oct 22, 2021
German translation of the claims
Jul 22, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 22, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 22, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 22, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 21, 2021
Refund of fees
Jul 19, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 19, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 19, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 19, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 19, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 19, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 15, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
May 14, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 14, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 14, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 10, 2021
Notice of appeal
Mar 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 11, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 11, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 11, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 11, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 11, 2021
Means of redress
Mar 11, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 11, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 11, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 11, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 1, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 29, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 8, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 6, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 6, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 6, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 6, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
May 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
May 26, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
May 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Mar 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Mar 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Mar 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 4, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 4, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jan 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jan 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jan 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Jul 30, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 30, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 30, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 30, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 30, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 30, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 30, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 30, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 30, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 30, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jul 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 9, 2019
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jul 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 3, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 3, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 3, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 3, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 3, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 9, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 9, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 9, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Nov 9, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Nov 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 9, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 9, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 9, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 2, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 2, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jun 27, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jun 27, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jun 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 26, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jun 26, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jun 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 31, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 18, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 18, 2017
Information about intention to grant a patent
Aug 18, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 18, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 18, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 18, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jul 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 6, 2017
Claims
Jul 6, 2017
French translation of claims
Jul 6, 2017
German translation of the claims
Jul 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 6, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Apr 3, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 20, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 14, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 14, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 14, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 14, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 14, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 1, 2017
Examination started
May 17, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Oct 24, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 24, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 24, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 24, 2012
Amended description with annotations
Oct 24, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Oct 24, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 16, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 3, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 21, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Apr 13, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 16, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 23, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Feb 23, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Feb 23, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Feb 23, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Feb 23, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Feb 23, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Feb 23, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Feb 23, 2012
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Nov 30, 2011
Written opinion
Nov 30, 2011
Written opinion - free text sheet
Nov 30, 2011
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Oct 5, 2011
Notification of election of EPO
Sep 1, 2011
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Sep 1, 2011
Notification of receipt of demand
Aug 26, 2011
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Aug 26, 2011
Document concerning fees and payments
Aug 26, 2011
PCT demand form
Jun 7, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 12, 2011
Copy of the international search report
May 12, 2011
Published international application - A1
Feb 10, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 10, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 10, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 12, 2010
Abstract
Nov 12, 2010
Claims
Nov 12, 2010
Description
Nov 12, 2010
Submission concerning representation

EP2496675

COLGATE PALMOLIVE

Application Number: EP10779374A
Filing Date: Nov 4, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 29, 2021
Publication Date: Dec 1, 2021
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