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Method Of Producing Oil/Fat Comprising Highly-Unsaturated Fatty Acids By Means Of Lipase

Patent No. EP2682453 (titled "Method Of Producing Oil/Fat Comprising Highly-Unsaturated Fatty Acids By Means Of Lipase") was filed by Nippon Suisan Kaisha on Mar 2, 2012. The application was issued on Mar 22, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PRONOVA BIOPHARMA NORGE	Mar 21, 2018	EISENFUHR SPEISER

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Feb 23, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 20, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2023
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Feb 9, 2023
French translation of claims
Feb 9, 2023
German translation of the claims
Feb 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 30, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 27, 2023
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2023
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jan 20, 2023
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jan 20, 2023
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Nov 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 3, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 2, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Oct 26, 2022
Refund of fees
Oct 24, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Oct 21, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 19, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 4, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 4, 2022
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Jul 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 22, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 1, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 26, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Jul 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Jul 29, 2021
Claims
Jul 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 13, 2021
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
Jul 13, 2021
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
Jul 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2021
Withdrawal of an opposition
Jul 15, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jul 10, 2020
Annexes filed during the Appeal procedure
Jul 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2020
Reply to appeal
Mar 3, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2020
Citation in appeal procedure - 051
Feb 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 13, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 13, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2019
Notice of appeal
Dec 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 16, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 16, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 16, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 16, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 16, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 16, 2019
Means of redress
Oct 16, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 16, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 16, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 16, 2019
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Oct 16, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 16, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 16, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 29, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 28, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
May 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
May 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
May 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
May 3, 2019
Claims
May 3, 2019
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May 3, 2019
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May 3, 2019
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May 3, 2019
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May 3, 2019
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May 3, 2019
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May 3, 2019
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May 3, 2019
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May 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 3, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 26, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 22, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 22, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 17, 2018
Claims
Aug 17, 2018
Claims
Aug 17, 2018
Claims
Aug 17, 2018
Claims
Aug 17, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 17, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 17, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 17, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 10, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 29, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 21, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 21, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
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Mar 21, 2018
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Mar 21, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Notice of opposition
Mar 21, 2018
Notice of opposition
Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 26, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
May 17, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 5, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 5, 2017
French translation of claims
Apr 5, 2017
German translation of the claims
Apr 5, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 30, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 30, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 30, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 30, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 30, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 29, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Aug 29, 2016
Claims
Aug 29, 2016
Description
Aug 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Aug 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Aug 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Aug 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Aug 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Aug 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Aug 29, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 18, 2016
Annex to the communication
Apr 18, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 3, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 3, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Dec 3, 2015
Claims
Dec 3, 2015
Description
Dec 3, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 27, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jul 27, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 12, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Feb 6, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 6, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 6, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Feb 6, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 7, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 29, 2014
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jul 10, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 10, 2014
European search opinion
Jul 10, 2014
Supplementary European search report
Jul 2, 2014
Search started
Dec 11, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Oct 17, 2013
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Oct 8, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 8, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 8, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 8, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 8, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 2, 2013
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Oct 1, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 24, 2013
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 20, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2013
Abstract
Sep 20, 2013
Claims
Sep 20, 2013
Description
Sep 20, 2013
Drawings
Sep 20, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 12, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 24, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 7, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Sep 7, 2012
Copy of the translated international search report
Sep 7, 2012
International publication pamphlet

EP2682453

NIPPON SUISAN KAISHA

Application Number: EP12752142A
Filing Date: Mar 2, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 17, 2023
Publication Date: Mar 22, 2023
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