Method Of Protecting Teeth Against Erosion

Patent No. EP2583661 (titled "Method Of Protecting Teeth Against Erosion") was filed by The Procter & Gamble on Dec 20, 2002. The application was issued on May 31, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GLAXOSMITHKLINE CONSUMER HEALTHCARE (UK) IP LIMITED	Feb 28, 2017	LUBIENSKI

Dossier Documents

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May 8, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 28, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Apr 24, 2023
French translation of claims
Apr 24, 2023
German translation of the claims
Apr 24, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2023
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Feb 23, 2023
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 16, 2023
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Feb 7, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Feb 7, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 2, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 17, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 17, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2022
Means of redress
Oct 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Jul 12, 2022
Description
Jul 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
May 24, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 24, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 3, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Mar 3, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 15, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Feb 15, 2022
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Jan 17, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jan 17, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Dec 10, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 1, 2021
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Nov 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 22, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 24, 2021
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Sep 21, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
May 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
May 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 10, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 5, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Nov 27, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 19, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 19, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 24, 2019
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
Jul 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 19, 2019
Withdrawal of an opposition
May 29, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 23, 2019
Claims
May 23, 2019
Claims
May 23, 2019
Claims
May 23, 2019
Claims
May 23, 2019
Claims
May 23, 2019
Claims
May 23, 2019
Claims
May 23, 2019
Claims
May 23, 2019
Claims
May 23, 2019
Claims
May 23, 2019
Claims
May 23, 2019
Description
May 23, 2019
Description
May 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 23, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 3, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 29, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Mar 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 28, 2019
Notice of appeal
Mar 20, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Jan 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 22, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 22, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jan 22, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 22, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 22, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 22, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 22, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 22, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 22, 2019
Means of redress
Jan 22, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 22, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 22, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 22, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Dec 4, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Dec 4, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Dec 4, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Dec 4, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 16
Dec 4, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 18
Dec 4, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 20
Dec 4, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 22
Dec 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Nov 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 5, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Oct 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Oct 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 6, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 15, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 15, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jan 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jan 15, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 15, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Aug 15, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Aug 15, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Aug 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 15, 2017
Description
Aug 15, 2017
Description
Aug 15, 2017
Description
Aug 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 15, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 15, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jul 12, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 6, 2017
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Apr 5, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 5, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 6, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 28, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 28, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 28, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 28, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 28, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Feb 28, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Feb 28, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Feb 28, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Feb 28, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Feb 28, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Feb 28, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Feb 28, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Feb 28, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 28, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jun 2, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 6, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 21, 2016
French translation of claims
Apr 21, 2016
German translation of the claims
Apr 21, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 1, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 1, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 1, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 1, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 14, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Sep 14, 2015
Description
Sep 14, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 18, 2015
Annex to the communication
May 18, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 12, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 12, 2015
Claims
Jan 12, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 4, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 30, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 10, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jul 10, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 12, 2014
Examination started
Oct 24, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 24, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 24, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Oct 24, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 19, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 13, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
Apr 29, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Apr 10, 2013
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Apr 3, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
Mar 27, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Mar 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 15, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 15, 2013
European search opinion
Feb 15, 2013
European search report
Jan 18, 2013
Abstract
Jan 18, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jan 18, 2013
Claims
Jan 18, 2013
Description
Jan 18, 2013
Designation of inventor
Jan 18, 2013
Designation of inventor
Jan 18, 2013
Designation of inventor
Jan 18, 2013
Request for grant of a European patent
Jul 26, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2583661

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE

Application Number: EP13151885A
Filing Date: Dec 20, 2002
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 28, 2023
Publication Date: May 31, 2023
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