Gel Composition

Patent No. EP2637514 (titled "Gel Composition") was filed by Nestec on Nov 11, 2011. The application was issued on Oct 29, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HARDS	Jul 28, 2015	-

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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Mar 1, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Mar 1, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 24, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 11, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Nov 24, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 15, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 15, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 15, 2016
Annex to a communication
Nov 15, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 15, 2016
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 15, 2016
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 15, 2016
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 15, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 15, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 15, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 15, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 15, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 15, 2016
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 17, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 9, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 9, 2016
Claims
Sep 9, 2016
Claims
Sep 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 20, 2016
Advice of delivery
May 3, 2016
Advice of delivery
May 2, 2016
Advice of delivery
Apr 29, 2016
Advice of delivery
Apr 28, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 28, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 28, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 28, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 11, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Dec 3, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Sep 7, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 7, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 11, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 28, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 28, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 2, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 18, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 18, 2014
French translation of claims
Sep 18, 2014
German translation of the claims
Sep 18, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 22, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 22, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 22, 2014
Text intended for grant
Feb 24, 2014
Examination started
Dec 17, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 17, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 17, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Dec 17, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 8, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 30, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 10, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 4, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 21, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 21, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 19, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 19, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 19, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 15, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
May 30, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 19, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 19, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 22, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 18, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 18, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 12, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 5, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 18, 2012
Copy of the international search report
May 18, 2012
Published international application - A1
Mar 21, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 21, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 21, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 11, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2011
Abstract
Nov 11, 2011
Claims
Nov 11, 2011
Description
Nov 11, 2011
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Nov 11, 2011
Submission concerning representation

EP2637514

NESTEC

Application Number: EP11779726A
Filing Date: Nov 11, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 3, 2017
Publication Date: Oct 29, 2014
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