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Method Of Controlling Level Of 3-Chloro-1,2-Propanediol Or Esters Thereof In Oils And Fats

Patent No. EP2594625 (titled "Method Of Controlling Level Of 3-Chloro-1,2-Propanediol Or Esters Thereof In Oils And Fats") was filed by Wilmar Shanghai Biotechnology Research & Center on Jul 13, 2011. The application was issued on Dec 4, 2019.

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
UNILEVER UNILEVER	Aug 11, 2017	EP&C
CARGILL	Jul 26, 2017	RUPP

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Nov 7, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 7, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 7, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 4, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 28, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 28, 2019
Clean copy of claims in the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2019
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 28, 2019
French translation of claims
Oct 28, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jul 29, 2019
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 29, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 29, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 29, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 23, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 5, 2019
Refund of fees
Jun 28, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 28, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 28, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Jun 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
May 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 8, 2019
F3004 Communication of the Registry
May 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 2019
F3045 Inadmissibility of the appeal: missing address / missing name
Apr 25, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 25, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 25, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2019
Notice of appeal
Apr 18, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Mar 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 18, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 18, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 18, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 18, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 18, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 18, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 18, 2019
Means of redress
Feb 18, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 18, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 18, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 18, 2019
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Feb 18, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 18, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 18, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Sep 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 19, 2018
Authorisation
Sep 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2018
Claims
Sep 19, 2018
Claims
Sep 19, 2018
Claims
Sep 19, 2018
Claims
Sep 19, 2018
Claims
Sep 19, 2018
Claims
Sep 19, 2018
Claims
Sep 19, 2018
Claims
Sep 19, 2018
Claims
Sep 19, 2018
Claims
Sep 19, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 19, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 7, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Jun 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2018
Authorisation
Jun 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 4, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
May 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 3, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 3, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 27, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2018
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Feb 16, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 9, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 9, 2018
Authorisation
Feb 9, 2018
Claims
Feb 9, 2018
Claims
Feb 9, 2018
Claims
Feb 9, 2018
Claims
Feb 9, 2018
Claims
Feb 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 9, 2018
Translation of priority document
Oct 4, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 4, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 4, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 31, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2017
Notice of opposition
Aug 11, 2017
Notice of opposition
Aug 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 4, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jul 26, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jul 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 20, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 30, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 30, 2016
French translation of claims
Sep 30, 2016
German translation of the claims
Sep 30, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 29, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 29, 2016
French translation of claims
Sep 29, 2016
German translation of the claims
Sep 29, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 29, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 15, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 12, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 3, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 3, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 3, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 3, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 3, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 23, 2016
Examination started
Jul 13, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 8, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 12, 2015
Priority search results
Mar 12, 2015
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Mar 11, 2015
Priority search results
Mar 11, 2015
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Mar 2, 2015
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Feb 12, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 12, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 12, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 12, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Feb 12, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Feb 11, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 11, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 11, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 11, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Feb 11, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Aug 26, 2014
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Aug 7, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Aug 7, 2014
European search opinion
Aug 7, 2014
Supplementary European search report
Jul 25, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 23, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 6, 2014
Communication to applicant regarding observations by third parties
Jan 13, 2014
Observations by third parties
Jan 13, 2014
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jan 13, 2014
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jan 13, 2014
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jan 13, 2014
Patent document filed by a Third party
Nov 26, 2013
Search started
Apr 24, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Apr 23, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 20, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
Apr 17, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 28, 2013
Deficiencies in designation of inventor
Mar 4, 2013
Refund of fees
Feb 28, 2013
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Feb 20, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 20, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 20, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 20, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 6, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 6, 2013
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 29, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2013
Abstract
Jan 29, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 29, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 29, 2013
Claims
Jan 29, 2013
Description
Jan 29, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 23, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 7, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 19, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jan 19, 2012
Copy of the translated international search report
Jan 19, 2012
International publication pamphlet

EP2594625

WILMAR SHANGHAI BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH & CENTER

Application Number: EP11806292A
Filing Date: Jul 13, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Nov 1, 2019
Publication Date: Dec 4, 2019
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