Butter-Derived Spread And A Method Of Producing It

Patent No. EP2555630 (titled "Butter-Derived Spread And A Method Of Producing It") was filed by Arla Foods Amba on Apr 8, 2011. The application was issued on Sep 27, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
UNILEVER PLC / UNILEVER N.V.	Feb 13, 2015	BROOIJMANS

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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Oct 10, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 31, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 31, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2017
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 9, 2017
French translation of claims
Aug 9, 2017
German translation of the claims
Aug 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 18, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
May 18, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 18, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
May 4, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 28, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 17, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 17, 2017
Annex to a communication
Jan 17, 2017
Annex to a communication
Jan 17, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 17, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 17, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 17, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 17, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 17, 2017
Means of redress
Jan 17, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 17, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 17, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 17, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 15, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 21, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 20, 2016
Advice of delivery
May 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2016
Advice of delivery
May 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 18, 2016
Advice of delivery
May 11, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
May 11, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
May 11, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 11, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 11, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 11, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 11, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 4, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 3, 2016
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 21, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 21, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2016
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Apr 20, 2016
Advice of delivery
Apr 14, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 14, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 14, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 14, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 14, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 14, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 14, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 14, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 6, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jul 30, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 24, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 24, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 24, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 23, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 13, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 16, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 17, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 18, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 18, 2014
French translation of claims
Feb 18, 2014
German translation of the claims
Feb 18, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 10, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 10, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 10, 2013
Text intended for grant
Jan 16, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 29, 2012
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 26, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 26, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 26, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 26, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 22, 2012
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Nov 6, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 6, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 15, 2012
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Oct 15, 2012
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Oct 15, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Aug 20, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 26, 2012
Notification of election of EPO
Mar 12, 2012
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Mar 12, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Mar 12, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Mar 12, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Mar 12, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Mar 12, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Mar 12, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Mar 12, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Mar 12, 2012
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Feb 22, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Feb 22, 2012
Notification of receipt of demand
Feb 10, 2012
PCT demand form
Feb 10, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 10, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 7, 2012
Document concerning fees and payments
Feb 7, 2012
PCT demand form
Feb 7, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 7, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 1, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 1, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 13, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Oct 13, 2011
Published international application - A1
Jun 14, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 14, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 14, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 8, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2011
Abstract
Apr 8, 2011
Claims
Apr 8, 2011
Description
Apr 8, 2011
Drawings
Apr 8, 2011
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2555630

ARLA FOODS AMBA

Application Number: EP11714737A
Filing Date: Apr 8, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 25, 2017
Publication Date: Sep 27, 2017
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