Oral Care Implement

Patent No. EP2514338 (titled "Oral Care Implement") was filed by Colgate Palmolive on Nov 10, 2005. The application was issued on Dec 1, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE	May 2, 2019	ELKINGTON AND FIFE

Dossier Documents

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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 1, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2021
French translation of claims
Oct 26, 2021
German translation of the claims
Oct 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 26, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 22, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 14, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 9, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 9, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 9, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 9, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 9, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 9, 2021
Means of redress
Mar 9, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 9, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 9, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 12, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Nov 12, 2020
Description
Nov 12, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 5, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 5, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 21, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 20, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 4, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2020
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2020
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 4, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 8, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 8, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 8, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 8, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 8, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 8, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2019
Claims
Sep 25, 2019
Claims
Sep 25, 2019
Claims
Sep 25, 2019
Claims
Sep 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 20, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 20, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 8, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 2, 2019
Notice of opposition
May 2, 2019
Notice of opposition
May 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
May 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
May 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
May 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
May 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
May 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Aug 20, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 12, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2018
French translation of claims
Jun 28, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jun 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 18, 2018
Matter concerning the application
Feb 28, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 28, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 28, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 28, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 28, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Aug 2, 2017
Description
Aug 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 28, 2017
Annex to the communication
Apr 28, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 18, 2017
Examination started
Jul 14, 2016
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jun 9, 2016
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
May 19, 2016
Annex
May 19, 2016
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
May 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Apr 19, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 11, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 31, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 15, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 15, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 15, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 15, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Apr 15, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Apr 15, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2012
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Sep 26, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
Sep 20, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 20, 2012
European search opinion
Sep 20, 2012
European search report
Jun 7, 2012
Abstract
Jun 7, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jun 7, 2012
Annex
Jun 7, 2012
Claims
Jun 7, 2012
Description
Jun 7, 2012
Designation of inventor
Jun 7, 2012
Drawings
Jun 7, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent
Jun 14, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2514338

COLGATE PALMOLIVE

Application Number: EP12171209A
Filing Date: Nov 10, 2005
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 29, 2021
Publication Date: Dec 1, 2021
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