Probiotics In Fruit Beverages

Patent No. EP2665378 (titled "Probiotics In Fruit Beverages") was filed by CHR Hansen on Jan 23, 2012. The application was issued on May 27, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
DUPONT NUTRITION BIOSCIENCES APS	Feb 25, 2021	D YOUNG

Dossier Documents

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May 7, 2025
Letter relating to the request for the automatic debiting procedure
May 7, 2025
Letter relating to the revocation of the automatic debiting procedure
Jul 18, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 18, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jul 13, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Apr 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2023
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 3, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 3, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 3, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 3, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 3, 2023
Means of redress
Apr 3, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 3, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 3, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 3, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 3, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 26, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jan 12, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jan 12, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jan 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Nov 23, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Nov 23, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Nov 23, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Nov 23, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Nov 23, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Nov 23, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 10, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 10, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 10, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 10, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 10, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 10, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 14, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 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 3, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Feb 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Feb 25, 2021
Notice of opposition
Feb 25, 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 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 16, 2020
French translation of claims
Apr 16, 2020
German translation of the claims
Apr 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 31, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 31, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 31, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 31, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Oct 18, 2019
Claims
Oct 18, 2019
Description
Oct 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 14, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 8, 2019
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 10, 2019
Annex to the communication
Apr 10, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 23, 2017
Claims
Aug 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 23, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 20, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 8, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 20, 2017
Annex to the communication
Feb 20, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 13, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Apr 1, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Feb 11, 2016
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Apr 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 23, 2015
Claims
Apr 23, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 19, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 12, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 13, 2014
Annex to the communication
Oct 13, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 2, 2014
Examination started
Oct 30, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 29, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Aug 27, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 27, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 27, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 27, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 22, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Aug 22, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Aug 9, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 9, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Aug 9, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 7, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 3, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 15, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 15, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 26, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jul 26, 2012
Published international application - A1
May 15, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 15, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 15, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 19, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 19, 2012
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Apr 10, 2012
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Apr 10, 2012
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Jan 23, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2012
Abstract
Jan 23, 2012
Claims
Jan 23, 2012
Description
Jan 23, 2012
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EP2665378

CHR HANSEN

Application Number: EP12700706A
Filing Date: Jan 23, 2012
Status: Revoked; Jul 14, 2023
Publication Date: May 27, 2020
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