Manufacture Of Cheese

Patent No. EP2723181 (titled "Manufacture Of Cheese") was filed by CHR Hansen on Jun 25, 2012. The application was issued on Jun 28, 2023.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
DUPONT NUTRITION BIOSCIENCES	Oct 18, 2017	D YOUNG

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.

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May 7, 2025
Letter relating to the request for the automatic debiting procedure
May 7, 2025
Letter relating to the revocation of the automatic debiting procedure
Jun 2, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 2, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 26, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 23, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 23, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 23, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 23, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Apr 6, 2023
French translation of claims
Apr 6, 2023
German translation of the claims
Apr 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Jan 25, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jan 25, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Jan 23, 2023
Refund of fees
Jan 19, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 19, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 17, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 17, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 13, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 13, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 13, 2023
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jan 13, 2023
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jan 10, 2023
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jan 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 4, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Dec 5, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 5, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 9, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 9, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 4, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 7, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 7, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 7, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 7, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 7, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Mar 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Mar 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Mar 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Mar 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Mar 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Mar 7, 2022
Claims
Mar 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2022
Reply to appeal
Dec 7, 2021
Refund of fees
Oct 27, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 27, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 22, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Oct 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 21, 2021
Cited document during appeal procedure
Oct 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 21, 2021
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 21, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 21, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Oct 1, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 1, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2021
Notice of appeal
Aug 17, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 17, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2021
Notice of appeal
Jun 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 11, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 11, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 11, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 11, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 11, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 11, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 11, 2021
Means of redress
Jun 11, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 11, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 11, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 11, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 12, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Nov 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Nov 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 037
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 038
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 039
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 040
Nov 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 12, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 12, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2020
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Aug 27, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Aug 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Aug 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2020
Authorisation
Aug 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 25, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 25, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 25, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 25, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 25, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 11, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 27, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 27, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 27, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 27, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 24, 2019
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
May 14, 2019
Annex to the communication
May 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 14, 2019
Certificate of deposit of biological material
May 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 6, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 4, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 4, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 5, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 5, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Jul 23, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Jul 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 17, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jul 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 21, 2018
Claims
Jun 21, 2018
Claims
Jun 21, 2018
Claims
Jun 21, 2018
Claims
Jun 21, 2018
Claims
Jun 21, 2018
Claims
Jun 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 21, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Mar 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 24, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 24, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 27, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Notice of opposition
Oct 18, 2017
Notice of opposition
Oct 18, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 22, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 7, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 6, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 6, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 6, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 6, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 6, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 24, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Aug 19, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Aug 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 11, 2016
Claims
Aug 11, 2016
French translation of claims
Aug 11, 2016
German translation of the claims
Aug 11, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2016
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Apr 21, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 21, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 21, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 21, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 21, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 13, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Apr 1, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Jan 20, 2016
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Oct 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Oct 6, 2015
Description
Oct 6, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 6, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 3, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 9, 2015
Annex to the communication
Apr 9, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 1, 2015
Examination started
Oct 16, 2014
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Sep 23, 2014
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Apr 2, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 7, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Feb 5, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 5, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 5, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 22, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2014
Certificate of deposit of biological material
Jan 22, 2014
Certificate of deposit of biological material
Jan 22, 2014
Certificate of deposit of biological material
Jan 22, 2014
Certificate of deposit of biological material
Jan 22, 2014
Certificate of deposit of biological material
Jan 22, 2014
Certificate of deposit of biological material
Jan 22, 2014
Certificate of deposit of biological material
Jan 22, 2014
Certificate of deposit of biological material
Jan 22, 2014
Certificate of deposit of biological material
Jan 22, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Jan 22, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 2, 2014
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jan 2, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jan 2, 2014
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Nov 4, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 17, 2013
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jul 17, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Jul 17, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Jul 17, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jul 17, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jul 17, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jul 17, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jul 17, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jul 17, 2013
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jun 18, 2013
Notification of election of EPO
May 24, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
May 24, 2013
Notification of receipt of demand
Apr 23, 2013
PCT demand form
Apr 23, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 23, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 23, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 16, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 16, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 3, 2013
Certificate of deposit of biological material
Dec 27, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Dec 27, 2012
Published international application - A1
Sep 24, 2012
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Jul 26, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jul 26, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jul 26, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jun 25, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2012
Abstract
Jun 25, 2012
Claims
Jun 25, 2012
Description
Jun 25, 2012
Drawings

EP2723181

CHR HANSEN

Application Number: EP12729155A
Filing Date: Jun 25, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 26, 2023
Publication Date: Jun 28, 2023
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