Fruit Ferments Containing Propionate And Use Thereof

Patent No. EP2648530 (titled "Fruit Ferments Containing Propionate And Use Thereof") was filed by Purac Biochem on Dec 7, 2011. The application was issued on Apr 19, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
DANISCO USA	Feb 26, 2021	MEWBURN ELLIS

Dossier Documents

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Mar 23, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 23, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 16, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 14, 2023
French translation of claims
Mar 14, 2023
German translation of the claims
Feb 10, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Feb 10, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 10, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 2, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 14, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 14, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Oct 14, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 14, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 14, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 14, 2022
Means of redress
Oct 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 14, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 14, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 27, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 25, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 5, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 1, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 1, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jun 27, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 17, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 17, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 17, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 14, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 14, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 25, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Nov 5, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 5, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 5, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 5, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 5, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 5, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 16, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 16, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 8, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Feb 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Feb 26, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Feb 26, 2021
Notice of opposition
Feb 26, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jun 8, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 4, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2020
French translation of claims
Apr 14, 2020
German translation of the claims
Apr 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 6, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 6, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 6, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 6, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 5, 2019
Claims
Jul 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 5, 2019
Annex to the communication
Mar 5, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 20, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Jun 20, 2017
Claims
Jun 20, 2017
Description
Jun 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 20, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 23, 2017
Annex to the communication
Feb 23, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 22, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 22, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 29, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 29, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 20, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 20, 2015
Claims
Mar 20, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 20, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 20, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 13, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 23, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 23, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 26, 2014
Annex to the communication
Sep 26, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 21, 2014
Decision to allow further processing
Mar 19, 2014
Refund of fees
Mar 10, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 10, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 10, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2014
Request for further processing
Sep 18, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 24, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 22, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 22, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 17, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jul 4, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 26, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 19, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 3, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 14, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jun 14, 2012
Published international application - A1
Feb 9, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 9, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 9, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 7, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2011
Abstract
Dec 7, 2011
Claims
Dec 7, 2011
Description
Dec 7, 2011
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2648530

PURAC BIOCHEM

Application Number: EP11802325A
Filing Date: Dec 7, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 17, 2023
Publication Date: Apr 19, 2023
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