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Method For Producing Oil-In-Water Emulsified Food Product Composition And Additive For Oil-In-Water Emulsified Food Product

Patent No. EP2716164 (titled "Method For Producing Oil-In-Water Emulsified Food Product Composition And Additive For Oil-In-Water Emulsified Food Product") was filed by Kaneka on May 24, 2012. The application was issued on Jun 12, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NUTRICIA	Apr 4, 2019	NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU

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May 16, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 16, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 9, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Apr 9, 2024
French translation of claims
Apr 9, 2024
German translation of the claims
Apr 9, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 30, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
Jan 30, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jan 30, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Jan 29, 2024
Refund of fees
Jan 25, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 22, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2024
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jan 22, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 22, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 22, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 22, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 22, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 22, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 22, 2024
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jan 3, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 27, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 27, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 23, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 26, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Apr 26, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Apr 21, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Dec 15, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 23, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 19, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 18, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 18, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 18, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 18, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 18, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 18, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 18, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 18, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 18, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 18, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 18, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 18, 2022
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
Aug 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 11
Aug 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2022
Main request during appeals procedure
Aug 18, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 18, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 18, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 18, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 18, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 18, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 18, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 18, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 18, 2022
Reply to appeal
Apr 11, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 10, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 10, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 10, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 10, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 10, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 10, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 11, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 28, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 25, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 19, 2022
Notice of appeal
Nov 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 9, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 9, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 9, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 9, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 9, 2021
Means of redress
Nov 9, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 9, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 9, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 9, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 12, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Aug 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Aug 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Aug 12, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Aug 12, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Aug 12, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Aug 12, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 18, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 18, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 1, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 1, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 1, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 1, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 24, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Aug 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Aug 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Aug 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 13, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 12, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 24, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 31, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 12, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 12, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 12, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 30, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Aug 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Aug 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 27, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 18, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 18, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 12, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Apr 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Apr 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Apr 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Apr 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Apr 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Apr 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Apr 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Apr 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Apr 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Apr 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Apr 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Apr 4, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 4, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 16, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 7, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
May 18, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 18, 2018
Information about intention to grant a patent
May 18, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 18, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 18, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 15, 2018
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Apr 24, 2018
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Apr 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Apr 20, 2018
Description
Apr 20, 2018
French translation of claims
Apr 20, 2018
German translation of the claims
Apr 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Apr 20, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Dec 22, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 22, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 22, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 22, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 22, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 6, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 6, 2017
Claims
Jul 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jul 6, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 7, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
May 29, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 18, 2017
Annex to the communication
Jan 18, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 17, 2017
Annex to the communication
Jan 17, 2017
Consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 17, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 27, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 27, 2016
Claims
Dec 27, 2016
Description
Dec 27, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 23, 2016
Claims
Dec 23, 2016
Description
Dec 23, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 26, 2016
Annex to the communication
Aug 26, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
May 17, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 17, 2016
Amended description with annotations
May 17, 2016
Claims
May 17, 2016
Description
May 17, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 8, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jan 8, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 23, 2015
Examination started
Jan 27, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 27, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Sep 26, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Jul 24, 2014
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jul 7, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 7, 2014
European search opinion
Jul 7, 2014
Supplementary European search report
Jun 17, 2014
Search started
Mar 25, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 25, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Mar 18, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Mar 12, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jan 9, 2014
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Jan 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 13, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 13, 2013
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 28, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2013
Abstract
Nov 28, 2013
Claims
Nov 28, 2013
Description
Nov 28, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 7, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 22, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 2, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 29, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Nov 29, 2012
Copy of the translated international search report
Nov 29, 2012
International publication pamphlet

EP2716164

KANEKA

Application Number: EP12789312A
Filing Date: May 24, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 10, 2024
Publication Date: Jun 12, 2024
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