Baked Confectionery

Patent No. EP2939542 (titled "Baked Confectionery") was filed by KAO on Dec 26, 2013. The application was issued on Jul 25, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NESTEC	Apr 23, 2019	LUMSDEN
NESTLE	Apr 23, 2019	ELKINGTON AND FIFE

Dossier Documents

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Feb 7, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Feb 7, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 7, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 3, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 2, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 2, 2024
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Dec 7, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 7, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 17, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2023
Annexes filed during the Appeal procedure
Aug 10, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Aug 10, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Aug 10, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
Aug 10, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
Aug 10, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 11
Aug 10, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 12
Aug 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 14, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 14, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 17, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Feb 17, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Feb 15, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Feb 9, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 31, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jan 31, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jan 31, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2023
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jan 27, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Jan 27, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Jan 24, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jan 24, 2023
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jul 6, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Dec 23, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2021
Citation in appeal procedure - 030
Dec 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 11, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2021
Citation in appeal procedure - 029
Oct 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 27, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 30, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 7, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 3, 2021
Consolidated list of documents cited in appeal procedure
Apr 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 30, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 30, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 30, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 30, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 30, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 30, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 30, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 30, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 30, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 30, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 30, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 30, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 30, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 30, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 30, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 11
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 12
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 13
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 14
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 15
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 16
Apr 30, 2021
Citation in appeal procedure - 027
Apr 30, 2021
Citation in appeal procedure - 028
Apr 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2021
Reply to appeal
Apr 30, 2021
Reply to appeal
Mar 4, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 2, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 26, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 5, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 5, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 31, 2020
Notice of appeal
Dec 1, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Nov 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 23, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 23, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 23, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 23, 2020
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 23, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 23, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 23, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 23, 2020
Means of redress
Oct 23, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 23, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 23, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 23, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Sep 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Sep 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Sep 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Sep 15, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 15, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 9, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 27, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 27, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 31, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2020
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jul 27, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Jul 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2020
Authorisation
Jul 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jul 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jul 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jul 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jul 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jul 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Jul 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Jul 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Jul 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Jul 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 21, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 21, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jun 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Jun 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 7, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 3, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 3, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Aug 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Aug 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Aug 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Aug 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Aug 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Aug 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Aug 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Aug 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Aug 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Aug 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 27, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 23, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Jun 13, 2019
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jun 12, 2019
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jun 3, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
May 31, 2019
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
May 8, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 8, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 26, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Apr 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Apr 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Apr 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Apr 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Apr 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 23, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Apr 23, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 23, 2019
Notice of opposition
Aug 6, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 28, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 12, 2018
French translation of claims
Jun 12, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jun 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 9, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 9, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 9, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 9, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 31, 2018
Examination started
Jan 13, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 13, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Jan 13, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Jul 19, 2016
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jul 1, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 1, 2016
European search opinion
Jul 1, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Jul 1, 2016
Supplementary European search report
Jun 20, 2016
Search started
Oct 7, 2015
Notification of forthcoming publication
Aug 4, 2015
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Jul 31, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 31, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 28, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 28, 2015
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2015
Abstract
Jun 23, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 23, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 23, 2015
Claims
Jun 23, 2015
Description
Jun 23, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
May 8, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 22, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 3, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Jul 3, 2014
Copy of the translated international search report
Jul 3, 2014
International publication pamphlet

EP2939542

KAO

Application Number: EP13867023A
Filing Date: Dec 26, 2013
Status: Revoked; Feb 9, 2024
Publication Date: Jul 25, 2018
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