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Methods And Compositions Suitable For Preserving The Freshness Of Loaf-Type Food Products

Patent No. EP2690961 (titled "Methods And Compositions Suitable For Preserving The Freshness Of Loaf-Type Food Products") was filed by Nestec on Mar 15, 2012. The application was issued on May 29, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MARS	Mar 2, 2020	HASELTINE LAKE KEMPNER

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May 22, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
May 22, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 22, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 8, 2024
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
May 8, 2024
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
May 8, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 8, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 19, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2024
Request concerning representative opponent
Apr 4, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Apr 4, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Apr 4, 2024
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Feb 1, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 23, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 1, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 1, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 26, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Jun 27, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Jun 23, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jan 16, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Dec 19, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 11, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 10, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 4, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 4, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 4, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 4, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 4, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 4, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 4, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Oct 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Oct 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Oct 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Oct 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Oct 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Oct 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Oct 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2022
Main request during appeals procedure
Oct 4, 2022
Reply to appeal
Jun 29, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 23, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 30, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 30, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2022
Notice of appeal
Feb 24, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 17, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 17, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 17, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 17, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 17, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 17, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 17, 2022
Means of redress
Feb 17, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 17, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 17, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 17, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 17, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 17, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 17, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 17, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 17, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 21, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Nov 19, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Nov 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Nov 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 5, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 1, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 17, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 17, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 17, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 17, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 17, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Aug 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Aug 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jul 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jul 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Jul 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Jul 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Jul 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Jul 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 23, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 23, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
May 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
May 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
May 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
May 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
May 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
May 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 17, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 6, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Mar 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Mar 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Mar 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Mar 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Mar 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Mar 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Mar 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Mar 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Mar 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Mar 2, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 2, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jun 13, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 12, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 11, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 11, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 7, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 31, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 3, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 17, 2019
French translation of claims
Apr 17, 2019
German translation of the claims
Apr 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 23, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 23, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 23, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 23, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 13, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Sep 13, 2018
Claims
Sep 13, 2018
Description
Sep 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 28, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jun 28, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 16, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 16, 2017
Claims
Aug 16, 2017
Description
Aug 16, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 2, 2017
Annex to the communication
May 2, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 21, 2017
Examination started
Feb 19, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 19, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Nov 4, 2014
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Oct 17, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Oct 17, 2014
European search opinion
Oct 17, 2014
Supplementary European search report
Sep 30, 2014
Search started
Feb 26, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Feb 17, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Jan 9, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 6, 2013
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Nov 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 15, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 27, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 27, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 9, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 26, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Oct 24, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 4, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Oct 4, 2012
Published international application - A1

EP2690961

NESTEC

Application Number: EP12764524A
Filing Date: Mar 15, 2012
Status: Revoked; May 22, 2024
Publication Date: May 29, 2019
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