Nutritional Formulas Containing Synbiotics

Patent No. EP2525811 (titled "Nutritional Formulas Containing Synbiotics") was filed by Abbott Laboratories on Jan 18, 2011. The application was issued on Feb 27, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FONTERRA OPERATIVE GROUP	Dec 16, 2016	WALKER

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.

Date
Description

Jan 31, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 31, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 28, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 9, 2019
French translation of claims
Jan 9, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jan 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Oct 4, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 4, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Sep 24, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Sep 7, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 3, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Jun 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 28, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 28, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 28, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 28, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 28, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
May 28, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 28, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 28, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 28, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 28, 2018
Means of redress
May 28, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 28, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 28, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 28, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 11, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 9, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 23, 2018
Claims
Feb 23, 2018
Claims
Feb 23, 2018
Claims
Feb 23, 2018
Claims
Feb 23, 2018
Claims
Feb 23, 2018
Claims
Feb 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 19, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 19, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 30, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 30, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 30, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 30, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 30, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 30, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 30, 2017
Claims
May 30, 2017
Claims
May 30, 2017
Claims
May 30, 2017
Claims
May 30, 2017
Claims
May 30, 2017
Claims
May 30, 2017
Claims
May 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 30, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 26, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Apr 20, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Jan 20, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 20, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 23, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 20, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 18, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 1, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 1, 2015
French translation of claims
Dec 1, 2015
German translation of the claims
Dec 1, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 23, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 23, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 23, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 23, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 2, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 21, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 17, 2015
Claims
Feb 17, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 3, 2015
Claims
Feb 3, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 11, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 31, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 31, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jul 31, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 29, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Jul 24, 2014
Examination started
Feb 19, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 19, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Feb 12, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 12, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 12, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Oct 31, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 28, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Aug 24, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 24, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 25, 2012
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jul 25, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jul 18, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 18, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Jun 4, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 24, 2012
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Apr 24, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Apr 24, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Apr 24, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Apr 24, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Apr 24, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Apr 24, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Apr 24, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Apr 24, 2012
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Feb 1, 2012
Written opinion
Feb 1, 2012
Written opinion - free text sheet
Feb 1, 2012
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Dec 22, 2011
Notification of election of EPO
Dec 12, 2011
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Dec 1, 2011
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Dec 1, 2011
Notification of receipt of demand
Nov 28, 2011
Annex
Nov 28, 2011
Annex
Nov 28, 2011
Document concerning fees and payments
Nov 28, 2011
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Nov 28, 2011
PCT demand form
Nov 18, 2011
Annex
Nov 18, 2011
Document concerning fees and payments
Nov 18, 2011
Document concerning fees and payments
Nov 18, 2011
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Nov 18, 2011
PCT demand form
Nov 18, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Aug 17, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 28, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Jul 28, 2011
Published international application - A1
Mar 25, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 25, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 25, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 31, 2011
Abstract
Jan 31, 2011
Claims
Jan 31, 2011
Description
Jan 31, 2011
Drawings

EP2525811

ABBOTT LABORATORIES

Application Number: EP11701334A
Filing Date: Jan 18, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 25, 2019
Publication Date: Feb 27, 2019
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