Method For Freeze Drying A Bacteria-Containing Concentrate

Patent No. EP2885395 (titled "Method For Freeze Drying A Bacteria-Containing Concentrate") was filed by CHR Hansen on Aug 20, 2013. The application was issued on Oct 7, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
DSM ASSETS	Jul 7, 2021	DSM FIRMENICH
GEA PROCESS ENGINEERING	Jul 6, 2021	AWA DENMARK
STRAWMAN	Jul 6, 2021	D YOUNG

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May 7, 2025
Letter relating to the request for the automatic debiting procedure
May 7, 2025
Letter relating to the revocation of the automatic debiting procedure
Mar 30, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 30, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 30, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 27, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jan 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 13, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 13, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 13, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 13, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 13, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 13, 2022
Means of redress
Dec 13, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 13, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 13, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 13, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 13, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 13, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 21, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
Sep 21, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
Sep 21, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2022
Withdrawal of an opposition
Apr 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 7, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 6, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 6, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 6, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 29, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 28, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 28, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 3, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 1, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 1, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 1, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 1, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 5, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Nov 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Nov 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Nov 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Nov 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Nov 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Nov 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jul 21, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 21, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 21, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 21, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 13, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 12, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jul 7, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 7, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jul 7, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jul 7, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jul 7, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Jul 7, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Jul 7, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Jul 7, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Jul 7, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Jul 7, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Jul 7, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Jul 7, 2021
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jul 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jul 7, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jul 7, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jul 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jul 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jul 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jul 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jul 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jul 6, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jul 6, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jul 6, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jul 6, 2021
Notice of opposition
Oct 19, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 10, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 27, 2020
French translation of claims
Aug 27, 2020
German translation of the claims
Aug 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 17, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 17, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 17, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 17, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 17, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Jan 16, 2020
Description
Jan 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 6, 2019
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Dec 6, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 27, 2019
Communication concerning signing of documents
Nov 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2019
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 6, 2019
Annex to the communication
Sep 6, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
May 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 28, 2019
Claims
May 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 8, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2019
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 4, 2018
Annex to the communication
Dec 4, 2018
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Dec 4, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Nov 20, 2018
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Nov 12, 2018
Observations by third parties
Sep 18, 2018
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Sep 5, 2018
Observations by third parties
Aug 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 17, 2018
Claims
Aug 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 29, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jun 29, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 27, 2018
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Feb 16, 2018
Observations by third parties
Jan 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 29, 2018
Claims
Jan 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 29, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 19, 2017
Annex to the communication
Sep 19, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 12, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Sep 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Sep 8, 2017
Translation of the claims
Sep 8, 2017
Translation of the claims
Aug 23, 2017
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Aug 17, 2017
Observations by third parties
Jul 20, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 20, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 20, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 20, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 20, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 28, 2017
Claims
Jun 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 10, 2017
Annex to the communication
Mar 10, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 13, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 14, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 3, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jun 3, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
May 24, 2016
Examination started
Sep 14, 2015
Late/insufficient payment of the renewal fee without additional fee
May 28, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 29, 2015
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Apr 24, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 24, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 24, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 24, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 21, 2015
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Mar 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 18, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 10, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 8, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 18, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 18, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 18, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 18, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 27, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Feb 27, 2014
Published international application - A1
Oct 22, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 22, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 22, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 7, 2013
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Oct 7, 2013
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Sep 25, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Sep 25, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Sep 25, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Sep 25, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 20, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2013
Abstract
Aug 20, 2013
Claims
Aug 20, 2013
Description
Aug 20, 2013
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EP2885395

CHR HANSEN

Application Number: EP13756011A
Filing Date: Aug 20, 2013
Status: Revoked; Mar 31, 2023
Publication Date: Oct 7, 2020
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Method For Freeze Drying A Bacteria-Containing Concentrate

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EP2885395