Method For Producing Refined Vegetable Oil

Patent No. EP2640813 (titled "Method For Producing Refined Vegetable Oil") was filed by Bunge Loders Croklaan on Oct 12, 2011. The application was issued on Jun 1, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
UNILEVER UNILEVER	Feb 28, 2017	EP&C
CARGILL	Feb 24, 2017	ELSEVIERS
SIME DARBY MALAYSIA BERHAD	Feb 24, 2017	NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU

Dossier Documents

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Aug 11, 2021
Refund of fees
Aug 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 9, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 9, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 9, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 9, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Aug 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 6, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 6, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 6, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 6, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 6, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 6, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 4, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Aug 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Aug 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jul 9, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 9, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 9, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 9, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Oct 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Oct 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Oct 14, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Oct 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 6, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Oct 6, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Nov 5, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 30, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 30, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 30, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 13, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 13, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 13, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 8, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Aug 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2019
Reply to appeal
Jul 31, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2019
Reply to appeal
Jul 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jul 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2019
Reply to appeal
Apr 5, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 5, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 5, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Apr 1, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Apr 1, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Apr 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 1, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 29, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 17, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Jan 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jan 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 3, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 3, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 3, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 3, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 3, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 3, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 3, 2018
Means of redress
Dec 3, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 3, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 3, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 3, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 30, 2018
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Oct 30, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Oct 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2018
Authorisation
Oct 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 24, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Sep 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 6, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 6, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 6, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 6, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 6, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 6, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 8, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Feb 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 5, 2018
Annex to a communication
Jan 5, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 5, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 5, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jan 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 3, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 10, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 10, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 10, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 10, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 6, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 3, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 28, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 24, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 24, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 24, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2016
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Jun 2, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 20, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 20, 2016
Letter concerning the priority
May 20, 2016
Priority document
May 6, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 15, 2016
French translation of claims
Apr 15, 2016
German translation of the claims
Apr 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 17, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 17, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 17, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 17, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 18, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 18, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Aug 18, 2014
Claims
Aug 18, 2014
Description
Aug 18, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 3, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 27, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 26, 2014
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jun 26, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 27, 2014
Annex to the communication
Feb 27, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 21, 2014
Examination started
Dec 19, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 19, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Dec 18, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 18, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Dec 18, 2013
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Aug 28, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 8, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 2, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 31, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 28, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 26, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 26, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 13, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2013
Matter concerning the application
Jun 13, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 7, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 2, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 11, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 24, 2012
Copy of the international search report
May 24, 2012
Published international application - A1
Feb 13, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 13, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 13, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 12, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2011
Abstract
Oct 12, 2011
Claims
Oct 12, 2011
Description
Oct 12, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Oct 12, 2011
Submission concerning representation

EP2640813

BUNGE LODERS CROKLAAN

Application Number: EP11779116A
Filing Date: Oct 12, 2011
Status: Revoked; Aug 6, 2021
Publication Date: Jun 1, 2016
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Method For Producing Refined Vegetable Oil

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EP2640813