Detergent And Disinfectant Compositions

Patent No. EP2578083 (titled "Detergent And Disinfectant Compositions") was filed by Ecolab USA on Oct 4, 2012. The application was issued on Sep 4, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HENKEL	May 6, 2020	-

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Feb 11, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Feb 11, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 8, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 28, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 28, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 28, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 28, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 28, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 28, 2021
Means of redress
Oct 28, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 28, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 28, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 28, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 28, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 15, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 29, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 29, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 11, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Apr 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 7, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Nov 25, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 25, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 29, 2020
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Oct 29, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Oct 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Oct 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Oct 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Oct 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 23, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Oct 23, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jun 23, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 23, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 12, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 6, 2020
Notice of opposition
May 6, 2020
Notice of opposition
Sep 16, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 8, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2019
English translation of the claims
Jul 25, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 25, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jul 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 7, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 25, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 25, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 25, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 25, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 25, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 18, 2019
Annex to the communication
Mar 18, 2019
Consultation by telephone/in person
Mar 18, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Feb 19, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Feb 14, 2019
Amended drawings with annotations
Feb 14, 2019
Annex to the communication
Feb 14, 2019
Description
Feb 14, 2019
Description
Feb 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Feb 14, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 13, 2019
Consultation by telephone/in person
Feb 11, 2019
Annex to the communication
Feb 11, 2019
Consultation by telephone/in person
Feb 11, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Feb 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 5, 2019
Claims
Feb 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 1, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 1, 2018
Annex to the communication
Oct 1, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
May 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 18, 2018
Claims
May 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 18, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 16, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 15, 2017
Annex to the communication
Nov 15, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 3, 2017
Citation for the examination procedure
Jul 3, 2017
Claims
Jul 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 21, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 22, 2016
Annex to the communication
Dec 22, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 14, 2016
Examination started
Sep 14, 2016
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Apr 27, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Apr 26, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Feb 7, 2014
Decision to allow further processing
Nov 25, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 25, 2013
Request for further processing
Nov 19, 2013
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-payment of designation fees)
Aug 30, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 30, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 30, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 30, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Aug 30, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 15, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Mar 13, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Dec 17, 2012
Refund of fees
Nov 27, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 27, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 27, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 27, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 27, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 27, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 21, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 21, 2012
European search opinion
Nov 21, 2012
European search report
Oct 29, 2012
Letter concerning the priority
Oct 29, 2012
Priority document
Oct 17, 2012
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Oct 4, 2012
Abstract
Oct 4, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Oct 4, 2012
Claims
Oct 4, 2012
Description
Oct 4, 2012
Designation of inventor
Oct 4, 2012
Designation of inventor
Oct 4, 2012
Designation of inventor
Oct 4, 2012
Designation of inventor
Oct 4, 2012
Designation of inventor
Oct 4, 2012
Designation of inventor
Oct 4, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2578083

ECOLAB USA

Application Number: EP12187228A
Filing Date: Oct 4, 2012
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 11, 2022
Publication Date: Sep 4, 2019
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