Nutritional Products Having Improved Organoleptic Properties

Patent No. EP2608681 (titled "Nutritional Products Having Improved Organoleptic Properties") was filed by Abbott Laboratories on Aug 22, 2011. The application was issued on Sep 16, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND	Jun 16, 2016	-
NUTRICIA	Jun 16, 2016	NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU
BUDDE SCHOU	Jun 14, 2016	-

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Feb 2, 2021
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Feb 2, 2021
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Jan 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2020
Letter which had not been notified
Dec 2, 2020
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 17, 2020
Refund of fees
Nov 13, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 13, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 13, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 13, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 10, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 10, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 10, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 10, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 10, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Nov 5, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Nov 2, 2020
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 23, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Oct 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 12, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 12, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 12, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 12, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 7, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 7, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Apr 18, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 11, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Nov 8, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 5, 2018
Reply to appeal
Nov 2, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2018
Reply to appeal
Oct 23, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jun 26, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 21, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jun 21, 2018
Claims
Jun 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 21, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 9, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 2, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Apr 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2018
Notice of appeal
Apr 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 10, 2018
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Mar 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 28, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 28, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 28, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 28, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 28, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 28, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Feb 28, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 28, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 28, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 28, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 28, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 28, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 28, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 2, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2017
Letter which had not been notified
Dec 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 7, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 7, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 7, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 14, 2017
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jul 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 4, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 4, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 4, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 4, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 4, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 4, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 7, 2017
Claims
Feb 7, 2017
Claims
Feb 7, 2017
Claims
Feb 7, 2017
Claims
Feb 7, 2017
Claims
Feb 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2017
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Jan 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Dec 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Nov 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 25, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Aug 11, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 8, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 27, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 27, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 27, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 27, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 1, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 14, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 14, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 20, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 28, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 28, 2015
French translation of claims
Jul 28, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jul 28, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2015
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jul 2, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 26, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Mar 19, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 19, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 19, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 19, 2015
Text intended for grant
Sep 29, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2014
Claims
Sep 29, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 29, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
May 23, 2014
Annex to the communication
May 23, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 17, 2014
Description
Apr 17, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 20, 2013
Annex to the communication
Dec 20, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 17, 2013
Examination started
Oct 18, 2013
Matter concerning the application
Oct 18, 2013
Matter concerning the application
Jun 5, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 15, 2013
Refund order of filing/examination fee
Apr 8, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Apr 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 21, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 21, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 6, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jan 4, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 23, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Aug 23, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Aug 23, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Aug 23, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Aug 23, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Aug 23, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Aug 23, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Aug 23, 2012
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jul 25, 2012
Notification of election of EPO
Jul 12, 2012
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Jul 6, 2012
Annex
Jul 6, 2012
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Jul 6, 2012
PCT demand form
Jul 3, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jul 3, 2012
Notification of receipt of demand
Jun 22, 2012
Document concerning fees and payments
Jun 22, 2012
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Jun 22, 2012
PCT demand form
Mar 26, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 1, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Mar 1, 2012
Published international application - A1
Dec 1, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 1, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 1, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 21, 2011
Abstract
Sep 21, 2011
Claims
Sep 21, 2011
Description
Sep 21, 2011
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EP2608681

ABBOTT LABORATORIES

Application Number: EP11760896A
Filing Date: Aug 22, 2011
Status: Revoked; Nov 13, 2020
Publication Date: Sep 16, 2015
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EP2608681