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Article Comprising Foamed Polylactic Acid And Process Of Making The Same

Patent No. EP2841246 (titled "Article Comprising Foamed Polylactic Acid And Process Of Making The Same") was filed by Compagnie Gervais Danone on Apr 27, 2012. The application was issued on Jul 27, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NESTEC	Apr 27, 2017	COGNIAT

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Sep 12, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 12, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Sep 7, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jun 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 29, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 29, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 29, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 29, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
May 29, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 29, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 27, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 27, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2018
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Mar 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 27, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 27, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 27, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 7, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 7, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 8, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 27, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 30, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 24, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 7, 2016
French translation of claims
Jun 7, 2016
German translation of the claims
Jun 7, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 30, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 30, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 26, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 26, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 26, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 26, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Feb 18, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 18, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 18, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 18, 2016
Text intended for grant
Feb 1, 2016
Examination started
Jan 21, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Jan 20, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 26, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2015
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Feb 4, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 4, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Dec 4, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 2, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 2, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 2, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 12, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 16, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 5, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 31, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Oct 31, 2013
Published international application - A1
Jan 23, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 23, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 23, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 13, 2012
Abstract
Jul 13, 2012
Claims
Jul 13, 2012
Description
Jul 13, 2012
Drawings
Jul 12, 2012
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)

EP2841246

COMPAGNIE GERVAIS DANONE

Application Number: EP12735622A
Filing Date: Apr 27, 2012
Status: Revoked; Sep 14, 2018
Publication Date: Jul 27, 2016
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