Aqueous Transparent Oil-In-Water Emulsion Comprising An Emulsified Carotenoid

Patent No. EP2874507 (titled "Aqueous Transparent Oil-In-Water Emulsion Comprising An Emulsified Carotenoid") was filed by Basf on Jul 18, 2013. The application was issued on Dec 30, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
OTERRA	Sep 30, 2021	WILLNEGGER

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Jul 30, 2025
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jul 30, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jul 3, 2025
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 3, 2025
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Jun 2, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 30, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2025
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 23, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 20, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2024
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 24, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 23, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 17, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 12, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Apr 12, 2024
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Mar 27, 2024
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 19, 2024
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 19, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 13, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2024
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Feb 14, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 8, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2024
Citation in appeal procedure - 036
Feb 8, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2024
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 8, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 28, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 28, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 031
Dec 28, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 032
Dec 28, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 033
Dec 28, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 034
Dec 28, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 035
Dec 28, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 28, 2023
Reply to appeal
Aug 28, 2023
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 23, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 23, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 23, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Aug 23, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Aug 23, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 030
Aug 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 23, 2023
Main request during appeals procedure
Aug 23, 2023
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 28, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2023
Notice of appeal
Apr 14, 2023
Advice of delivery
Apr 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2023
Advice of delivery
Apr 13, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 13, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 13, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 13, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 13, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2023
Means of redress
Apr 13, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 13, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 13, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 13, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 13, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 14, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 15, 2022
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Dec 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 14, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Dec 14, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Dec 14, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Dec 14, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
Dec 14, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
Dec 14, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
Dec 14, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Nov 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 23, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 23, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 23, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 23, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 23, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 18, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 2, 2022
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Apr 27, 2022
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Feb 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Feb 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items (CDR)
Feb 6, 2022
Request for change of name -opponent
Oct 19, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 19, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2021
Communication indicating deficiencies in the notice of opposition which may be remedied
Oct 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2021
Reply to the communication concerning admissibility of an opposition
Oct 7, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Sep 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jan 18, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 3, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 20, 2020
French translation of claims
Nov 20, 2020
German translation of the claims
Sep 22, 2020
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Sep 22, 2020
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Sep 9, 2020
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Sep 9, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 22, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 22, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 22, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 22, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 22, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 26, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Jun 26, 2020
Annex to the communication
Jun 26, 2020
Claims
Jun 26, 2020
Consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 26, 2020
Description
Jun 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 26, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Jun 26, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jun 26, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jun 26, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 18, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 18, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 18, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 18, 2020
Claims
Jun 18, 2020
Claims
Jun 18, 2020
Claims
Jun 18, 2020
Claims
Jun 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Jun 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Jun 5, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 29, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 29, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 6, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
May 6, 2020
Annex to the communication
May 6, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 27, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2020
Annex to the communication
Apr 21, 2020
Consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 21, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 20, 2020
Annex
Mar 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 20, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Mar 20, 2020
Claims
Mar 20, 2020
Description
Mar 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 20, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Mar 20, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Nov 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 21, 2019
Annex to the communication
Nov 21, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 27, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 27, 2019
Claims
Jun 27, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 21, 2019
Annex to the communication
Feb 21, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 21, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 21, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Oct 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 30, 2018
Claims
Oct 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 3, 2018
Annex to the communication
Aug 3, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
May 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 24, 2018
Claims
May 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 15, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jan 15, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 9, 2017
Claims
Nov 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 29, 2017
Annex to a communication
Jun 29, 2017
Annex to the communication
Jun 29, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 1, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Jan 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 12, 2017
Claims
Jan 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 30, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 22, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 13, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jul 13, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 7, 2016
Examination started
Mar 3, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Mar 3, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Apr 30, 2015
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Apr 30, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 2, 2015
Letter which had not been notified
Mar 4, 2015
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 2, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 2, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 2, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 2, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 2, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 25, 2015
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Feb 2, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 12, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 12, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 28, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 12, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 12, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 17, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Feb 17, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 23, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Jan 23, 2014
Published international application - A1
Sep 3, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 3, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 3, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 18, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2013
Abstract
Jul 18, 2013
Claims
Jul 18, 2013
Description
Jul 18, 2013
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2874507

BASF

Application Number: EP13737612A
Filing Date: Jul 18, 2013
Status: Revoked; Aug 8, 2025
Publication Date: Dec 30, 2020
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Aqueous Transparent Oil-In-Water Emulsion Comprising An Emulsified Carotenoid

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