Production Process For Refined Fats And Oils

Patent No. EP2548941 (titled "Production Process For Refined Fats And Oils") was filed by KAO on Feb 25, 2011. The application was issued on Mar 30, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
UPFIELD EUROPE	Mar 27, 2019	EP&C
BUNGE LODERS CROKLAAN	Mar 21, 2019	POTTER CLARKSON
CARGILL	Mar 14, 2019	ELSEVIERS

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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Mar 3, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 3, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 3, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 3, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 25, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Feb 21, 2022
French translation of claims
Feb 21, 2022
German translation of the claims
Feb 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 26, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 26, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 26, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 26, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2021
General enquiry
Nov 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 26, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 26, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 26, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2021
Means of redress
Jul 26, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 26, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 26, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 26, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 7, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 25, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 25, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 25, 2020
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Sep 25, 2020
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Sep 22, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 22, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 22, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 22, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 22, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 22, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 10, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 24, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 24, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Apr 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Apr 23, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2020
Refund of fees
Mar 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 030
Mar 26, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 26, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 5, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 25, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 25, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Oct 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 3, 2019
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Aug 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 20, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 20, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 20, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 20, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
Aug 20, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
Aug 20, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 10, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 10, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 10, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 10, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 2, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Mar 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Mar 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Mar 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Mar 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Mar 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Mar 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Mar 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Mar 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Mar 27, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 27, 2019
General authorisation
Mar 27, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2019
Notice of opposition
Mar 27, 2019
Notice of opposition
Mar 27, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Mar 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Mar 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Mar 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Mar 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Mar 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Mar 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Mar 21, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 21, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2019
Notice of opposition
Mar 21, 2019
Notice of opposition
Mar 21, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Mar 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Mar 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Mar 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Mar 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Mar 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Mar 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Mar 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Mar 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Mar 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Mar 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Mar 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Mar 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Mar 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Mar 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Mar 14, 2019
Notice of opposition
Mar 14, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 9, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 1, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
May 23, 2018
Brief communication to applicant/representative
May 22, 2018
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
May 17, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 15, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 15, 2018
French translation of claims
May 15, 2018
German translation of the claims
May 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jan 25, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 25, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 25, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 25, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 25, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 14, 2017
Examination started
Sep 14, 2017
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Oct 6, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 6, 2015
Amendments received before examination
May 27, 2015
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
May 8, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 8, 2015
European search opinion
May 8, 2015
Supplementary European search report
Apr 27, 2015
Search started
Sep 26, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Jan 4, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Nov 6, 2012
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 24, 2012
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Oct 22, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 22, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 22, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 22, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 22, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 2, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 25, 2012
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Sep 17, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2012
Abstract
Sep 17, 2012
Claims
Sep 17, 2012
Description
Sep 17, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 27, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 10, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 22, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Sep 22, 2011
Copy of the translated international search report
Sep 22, 2011
International publication pamphlet

EP2548941

KAO

Application Number: EP11756051A
Filing Date: Feb 25, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 25, 2022
Publication Date: Mar 30, 2022
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EP2548941