Process For Treating Straightened Keratin Fibres

Patent No. EP2713997 (titled "Process For Treating Straightened Keratin Fibres") was filed by L'Oreal on Jun 1, 2012. The application was issued on May 5, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HENKEL	Feb 4, 2022	-

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Sep 15, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Sep 15, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 12, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 2, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jun 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jun 1, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 1, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 1, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 1, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 1, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 1, 2023
Means of redress
Jun 1, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 1, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 1, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 1, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 11, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2023
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 6, 2023
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Feb 17, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2022
Advice of delivery
Sep 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2022
Advice of delivery
Sep 12, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 12, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 12, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 12, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 12, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jun 16, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jun 16, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jun 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 16, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 16, 2022
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
May 16, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
May 11, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Feb 18, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 18, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 10, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Feb 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Feb 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Feb 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Feb 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Feb 4, 2022
Notice of opposition
Feb 4, 2022
Notice of opposition
May 19, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 9, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 26, 2021
French translation of claims
Mar 26, 2021
German translation of the claims
Mar 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 27, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 27, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 27, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 27, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2020
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Oct 7, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 7, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 15, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 15, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 15, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 15, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 15, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 3, 2020
Annex
Jun 3, 2020
Claims
Jun 3, 2020
Matter concerning the application
Jun 3, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 2, 2020
Annex
Jun 2, 2020
Claims
Jun 2, 2020
Matter concerning the application
Jun 2, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 31, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2019
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 12, 2019
Annex to the communication
Sep 12, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
May 29, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 24, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 8, 2019
Decision to allow further processing
Feb 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 22, 2019
Claims
Feb 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2019
Request for further processing
Feb 22, 2019
Request for further processing
Feb 12, 2019
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Nov 14, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 5, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jul 5, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 18, 2017
Decision to allow further processing
Nov 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 29, 2017
Claims
Nov 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2017
Request for further processing
Sep 19, 2017
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Jun 19, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 13, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 13, 2017
Annex to the communication
Feb 13, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 2, 2017
Examination started
Jun 22, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Jun 20, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Dec 8, 2015
Decision to allow further processing
Nov 26, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 26, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 26, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Nov 26, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2015
Request for further processing
Sep 16, 2015
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
Jan 23, 2015
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 16, 2015
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jan 16, 2015
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jul 1, 2014
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Jun 26, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Jun 26, 2014
International publication of the international search report
Jun 3, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 7, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 7, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 7, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 15, 2014
Letter concerning the priority
Apr 15, 2014
Priority document
Apr 15, 2014
Priority document
Apr 15, 2014
Priority document
Apr 15, 2014
Priority document
Mar 12, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 14, 2014
Reply by International Bureau
Feb 5, 2014
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Jan 22, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 22, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 22, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 13, 2013
Communication to applicant regarding observations by third parties
Dec 3, 2013
Citation filed by a third party
Dec 3, 2013
Observations by third parties
Oct 23, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 11, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 5, 2013
Citation filed by a third party
Jun 5, 2013
Observations by third parties
Dec 6, 2012
Published international application - A2
Jun 1, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2012
Abstract
Jun 1, 2012
Claims
Jun 1, 2012
Description

EP2713997

L'OREAL

Application Number: EP12725026A
Filing Date: Jun 1, 2012
Status: Opposition Rejected; Sep 15, 2023
Publication Date: May 5, 2021
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