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Composition For Use In The Promotion Of Intestinal Angiogenesis And Of Nutrient Absorption And Of Enteral Feeding Tolerance And/Or In The Prevention And/Or Treatment Of Intestinal Inflammation And/Or In The Recovery After Intestinal Injury And Surgery

Patent No. EP2768311 (titled "Composition For Use In The Promotion Of Intestinal Angiogenesis And Of Nutrient Absorption And Of Enteral Feeding Tolerance And/Or In The Prevention And/Or Treatment Of Intestinal Inflammation And/Or In The Recovery After Intestinal Injury And Surgery") was filed by Nestec on Oct 15, 2012. The application was issued on May 28, 2025.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NUTRICIA	Nov 21, 2018	NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU

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May 2, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 2, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 4, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2025
French translation of claims
Apr 4, 2025
German translation of the claims
Apr 4, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2025
Communication of bibliographic data
Feb 25, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 25, 2025
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 20, 2025
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 19, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 19, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 19, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2024
Means of redress
Feb 15, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 25, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 10, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 10, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Aug 8, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Aug 1, 2023
Description
Aug 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 18, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 18, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 17, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Feb 17, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 17, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 27, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 27, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 27, 2023
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Jan 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 20, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 30, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Aug 30, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Aug 23, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jun 9, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 9, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 8, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 8, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 5, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 27, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 22, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Oct 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 20, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 20, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 20, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 20, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 20, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Oct 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Oct 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Oct 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Oct 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Oct 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Oct 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 20, 2021
Reply to appeal
Jul 9, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 21, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 21, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 21, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2021
Notice of appeal
Feb 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 10, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 10, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 10, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 10, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 10, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 10, 2021
Means of redress
Feb 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 10, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 20, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 5, 2020
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Oct 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Oct 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Oct 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 17, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 17, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 17, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jun 24, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Mar 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 3, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2020
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Mar 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Feb 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Feb 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Feb 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Feb 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 4, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Dec 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Dec 10, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Dec 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Dec 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Dec 10, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 10, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 21, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Oct 21, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Sep 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 5, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 5, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 5, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 5, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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 7, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 3, 2019
Submission concerning representation
May 31, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Apr 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 1, 2019
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Mar 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 26, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2019
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Mar 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 28, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Dec 5, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 5, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 3, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 22, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 22, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 22, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 22, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Nov 22, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Nov 22, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Nov 22, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Nov 22, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Nov 22, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Nov 22, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Nov 22, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Nov 22, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Nov 22, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Nov 22, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Nov 22, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Nov 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2018
Annex
Nov 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 21, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 21, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 21, 2018
Notice of opposition
Mar 9, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 25, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 8, 2018
French translation of claims
Jan 8, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jan 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 9, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 9, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 9, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 9, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 23, 2017
Annex to the communication
Oct 23, 2017
Consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 23, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 19, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2017
Claims
Sep 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 14, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Aug 28, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 26, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 21, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 31, 2017
Annex to the communication
Mar 31, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 23, 2017
Annex to the communication
Mar 23, 2017
Consultation by telephone/in person
Mar 23, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Feb 16, 2017
Examination started
Jan 11, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Dec 18, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 18, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Dec 18, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 11, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 3, 2014
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
May 27, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 27, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 19, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
May 19, 2014
Submission concerning representation
May 7, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 28, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
May 16, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 25, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Apr 25, 2013
Published international application - A1
Nov 15, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 15, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 15, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 15, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2012
Abstract
Oct 15, 2012
Claims
Oct 15, 2012
Description
Oct 15, 2012
Drawings
Oct 15, 2012
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2768311

NESTEC

Application Number: EP12770505A
Filing Date: Oct 15, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 25, 2025
Publication Date: May 28, 2025
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