Process

Patent No. EP2787843 (titled "Process") was filed by Dupont Nutrition Biosciences APS on Dec 7, 2012. The application was issued on Nov 16, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CHR HANSEN	Aug 27, 2020	UEXKULL & STOLBERG

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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Oct 20, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 20, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 14, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 7, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2022
Description
Oct 6, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 6, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 6, 2022
French translation of claims
Oct 6, 2022
German translation of the claims
Oct 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Jun 28, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 28, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Jun 23, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 18, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 16, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 16, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 16, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 16, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2022
Means of redress
Feb 16, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 16, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 16, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 16, 2022
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Feb 16, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 16, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 25, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Nov 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 21, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 3, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 3, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 3, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 3, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2021
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jan 26, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 20, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 20, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Sep 10, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 10, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 7, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 27, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 27, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Aug 27, 2020
Notice of opposition
Aug 27, 2020
Notice of opposition
Dec 9, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 31, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 16, 2019
French translation of claims
Oct 16, 2019
German translation of the claims
Oct 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 27, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 27, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 27, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 27, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 27, 2019
Claims
May 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 27, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 12, 2019
Cancellation of communication under Rule 112(1) EPC
Apr 9, 2019
Application deemed to be withdrawn ( translations of claims/payment missing)
Feb 6, 2019
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Feb 6, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 29, 2019
Annex to the communication
Jan 29, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 24, 2019
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jan 17, 2019
Observations by third parties
Jan 17, 2019
Patent document filed by a Third party
Oct 24, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 24, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 24, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 24, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 24, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2018
Abstract
Sep 20, 2018
Abstract
Sep 20, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Sep 20, 2018
Description
Sep 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 23, 2018
Annex to the communication
May 23, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2017
Claims
Apr 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 28, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Nov 25, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Nov 9, 2016
Annex to the communication
Nov 9, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 2, 2016
Examination started
Aug 15, 2016
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Apr 18, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 11, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Dec 7, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 30, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 23, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 23, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 9, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 2, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 2, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 2, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 2, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Jan 2, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 29, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 25, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 25, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 4, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 26, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 22, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
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 19, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 19, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 19, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 15, 2013
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Dec 7, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2012
Abstract
Dec 7, 2012
Claims
Dec 7, 2012
Description
Dec 7, 2012
Drawings

EP2787843

DUPONT NUTRITION BIOSCIENCES APS

Application Number: EP12808718A
Filing Date: Dec 7, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 14, 2022
Publication Date: Nov 16, 2022
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