Microbicidal Composition

Patent No. EP2787817 (titled "Microbicidal Composition") was filed by Unilever on Dec 5, 2012. The application was issued on Sep 30, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BEIERSDORF	Jun 30, 2016	WILKE
FIRMENICH	Jun 29, 2016	RUPP

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.

Date
Description

Dec 4, 2018
Refund of fees
Dec 3, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Dec 3, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Dec 3, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 28, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 21, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Nov 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2018
Withdrawal of an appeal
Nov 6, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 6, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 31, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 31, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 31, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jul 30, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 30, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 30, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jul 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 19, 2018
Notice of appeal/statement of grounds
Jul 19, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jul 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 2, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 2, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 2, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 2, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 2, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 2, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 2, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 2, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 2, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 2, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 18, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 30, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 30, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 30, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 30, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 19, 2017
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Sep 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 13, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 13, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2017
Claims
Mar 27, 2017
Claims
Mar 27, 2017
Claims
Mar 27, 2017
Claims
Mar 27, 2017
Claims
Mar 27, 2017
Claims
Mar 27, 2017
Claims
Mar 27, 2017
Claims
Mar 27, 2017
Claims
Mar 27, 2017
Claims
Mar 27, 2017
Claims
Mar 27, 2017
Claims
Mar 27, 2017
Claims
Mar 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 27, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 27, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Feb 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Jan 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jan 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Aug 16, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 16, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 16, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 19, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 8, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 8, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 8, 2016
Request for documents
Jul 1, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 1, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 1, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 30, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 30, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 30, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 30, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 29, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 15, 2015
Request for change of applicant's representative
Oct 1, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 3, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 19, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2015
French translation of claims
Aug 19, 2015
German translation of the claims
Aug 19, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 24, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 24, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 24, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 24, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 13, 2015
Examination started
Jan 21, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 21, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 21, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 21, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Jan 21, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 15, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 11, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 11, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 11, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 11, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 11, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 11, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 11, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 25, 2014
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jun 25, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jun 25, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
May 14, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 14, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
May 13, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
May 13, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 22, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 7, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Feb 6, 2014
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Feb 6, 2014
International preliminary examination report
Feb 6, 2014
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Feb 6, 2014
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Feb 6, 2014
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jan 8, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jan 8, 2014
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Dec 20, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 20, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 20, 2013
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Oct 31, 2013
Written opinion
Oct 31, 2013
Written opinion - free text sheet
Oct 31, 2013
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Oct 14, 2013
Notification of receipt of demand
Oct 8, 2013
Document concerning fees and payments
Oct 8, 2013
PCT demand form
Oct 8, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Oct 8, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Oct 4, 2013
Document concerning fees and payments
Oct 4, 2013
PCT demand form
Oct 4, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Oct 4, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Oct 4, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 12, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 12, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 3, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 3, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 13, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Jun 13, 2013
Published international application - A1
Feb 8, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 8, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 8, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 5, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2012
Abstract
Dec 5, 2012
Claims
Dec 5, 2012
Description

EP2787817

UNILEVER

Application Number: EP12794984A
Filing Date: Dec 5, 2012
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 30, 2018
Publication Date: Sep 30, 2015
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