Pet Food Compositions And Methods For Weight Loss And Maintenance

Patent No. EP2654453 (titled "Pet Food Compositions And Methods For Weight Loss And Maintenance") was filed by Hills PET Nutrition on Nov 30, 2011. The application was issued on Jun 1, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
IAMS EUROPE B.V.	Mar 1, 2017	ZIMMERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB

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.

Date
Description

Mar 1, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 1, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Feb 26, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Dec 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 16, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 16, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 16, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 16, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 16, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 16, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 16, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 17, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 17, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2018
Claims
Jul 17, 2018
Claims
Jul 17, 2018
Claims
Jul 17, 2018
Claims
Jul 17, 2018
Claims
Jul 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 17, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 17, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 27, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 15, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 15, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 17, 2017
Claims
Jul 17, 2017
Claims
Jul 17, 2017
Claims
Jul 17, 2017
Claims
Jul 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 17, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 11, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Apr 11, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 30, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 22, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 22, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 14, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Notice of opposition
Mar 1, 2017
Notice of opposition
Mar 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 19, 2016
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
May 6, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
May 3, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 18, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 18, 2016
French translation of claims
Feb 18, 2016
German translation of the claims
Feb 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 8, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 8, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 8, 2015
Text intended for grant
Feb 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 17, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Feb 17, 2015
Claims
Feb 17, 2015
Description
Feb 17, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 17, 2014
Annex to the communication
Oct 17, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 10, 2014
Examination started
Oct 2, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 8, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Aug 6, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 6, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 6, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 22, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 22, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 3, 2013
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jul 3, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jul 3, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
May 6, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 21, 2013
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Mar 21, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Mar 21, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Mar 21, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Mar 21, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Mar 21, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Mar 21, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Mar 21, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Mar 21, 2013
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Feb 4, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 4, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 4, 2013
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Jan 4, 2013
Notification of election of EPO
Dec 14, 2012
Written opinion
Dec 14, 2012
Written opinion - free text sheet
Dec 14, 2012
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Nov 7, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Nov 7, 2012
Notification of receipt of demand
Oct 19, 2012
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Oct 19, 2012
PCT demand form
Oct 19, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Oct 19, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 18, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 28, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jun 28, 2012
Published international application - A1
Feb 16, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 16, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 16, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 8, 2011
Abstract
Dec 8, 2011
Claims
Dec 8, 2011
Description

EP2654453

HILLS PET NUTRITION

Application Number: EP11799538A
Filing Date: Nov 30, 2011
Status: Revoked; Mar 1, 2019
Publication Date: Jun 1, 2016
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

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Pet Food Compositions And Methods For Weight Loss And Maintenance

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EP2654453