Spray-Dried Detergent Powder

Patent No. EP2669361 (titled "Spray-Dried Detergent Powder") was filed by The Procter & Gamble on Jun 1, 2012. The application was issued on Jan 14, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
UNILEVER	Oct 8, 2015	VAN BENTHUM
HENKEL	Oct 6, 2015	DOMPATENT VON KREISLER SELTING WERNER

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

Apr 19, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 19, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 19, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Apr 16, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jan 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 4, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 4, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 4, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 4, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 4, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 4, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 4, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 4, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 4, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 4, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2017
Authorisation
Nov 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Oct 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 3, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 3, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 22, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 22, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 22, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 22, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 16, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 7, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 7, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 17, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 13, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Apr 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 1, 2016
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 2, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 2, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 2, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 16, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 8, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 8, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 6, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 18, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 5, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 5, 2014
French translation of claims
Dec 5, 2014
German translation of the claims
Oct 16, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Aug 27, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 27, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 27, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 27, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jul 3, 2014
Examination started
Jun 4, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 4, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Dec 9, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Nov 6, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Aug 21, 2013
Request for change of applicant's representative
Nov 26, 2012
Request for change of applicant's representative
Nov 19, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 19, 2012
European search opinion
Nov 19, 2012
European search report
Nov 12, 2012
Modified abstract
Jun 1, 2012
Abstract
Jun 1, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jun 1, 2012
Claims
Jun 1, 2012
Description
Jun 1, 2012
Designation of inventor
Jun 1, 2012
Designation of inventor
Jun 1, 2012
Designation of inventor
Jun 1, 2012
Designation of inventor
Jun 1, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2669361

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE

Application Number: EP12170464A
Filing Date: Jun 1, 2012
Status: Revoked; Apr 20, 2018
Publication Date: Jan 14, 2015
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Spray-Dried Detergent Powder

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EP2669361