Nutritional Supplement Targeting Meibomian Glands

Patent No. EP2968243 (titled "Nutritional Supplement Targeting Meibomian Glands") was filed by Physicians Recommended Nutriceuticals on Feb 5, 2014. The application was issued on Jun 19, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GEORGIOU	Jul 10, 2019	GEORGIADES

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Jan 29, 2026
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jan 29, 2026
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jan 14, 2026
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 26, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2025
Amended description with annotations
Nov 20, 2025
Description
Nov 20, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2025
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2025
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 23, 2025
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Sep 23, 2025
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 30, 2025
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Jul 30, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 25, 2025
Request concerning representative opponent
Jul 24, 2025
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jul 24, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jul 24, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jul 4, 2025
Letter which had not been notified
Jul 4, 2025
Letter which had not been notified
Jun 10, 2025
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jun 10, 2025
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jun 10, 2025
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
May 27, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 27, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 26, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 22, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2025
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 9, 2025
Letter which had not been notified
Apr 11, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 11, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 8, 2025
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Apr 7, 2025
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Feb 26, 2025
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Feb 26, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 24, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2025
General enquiry
Feb 24, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 18, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 15, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jan 19, 2024
Composition of the board (T)
Jun 1, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 31, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 31, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
May 31, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
May 31, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 036
May 31, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 037
May 31, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 31, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 31, 2023
Reply to appeal
Feb 1, 2023
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jan 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2023
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jan 27, 2023
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jan 27, 2023
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jan 27, 2023
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jan 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 27, 2023
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 26, 2023
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 26, 2023
Statement of grounds of appeal
Dec 2, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 2, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 1, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Dec 1, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 30, 2022
Notice of appeal
Nov 29, 2022
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2022
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2022
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 29, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2022
Notice of appeal
Nov 25, 2022
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 25, 2022
Document concerning appeal fee
Nov 25, 2022
Notice of appeal
Nov 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 3, 2022
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2022
Advice of delivery
Sep 26, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 031
Sep 26, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 26, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 26, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 26, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2022
Means of redress
Sep 26, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 26, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 26, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 26, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 26, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 19, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 24, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Mar 21, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Mar 21, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Mar 21, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Mar 21, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Mar 21, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Mar 21, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Mar 21, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Mar 21, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Mar 21, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
Mar 21, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
Mar 21, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
Mar 21, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 21, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Mar 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Mar 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Mar 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Mar 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Mar 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Mar 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Mar 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Mar 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Mar 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Mar 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Mar 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Mar 18, 2022
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Mar 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2022
Non-public annex
Mar 18, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 18, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 25, 2022
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
Feb 25, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2022
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Feb 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Feb 10, 2022
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
Dec 7, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2021
Document concerning representation
Dec 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2021
Document concerning representation
Nov 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 8, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 7, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2021
Request for correction of client data
Jul 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 23, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 11, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Feb 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 26, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 26, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Oct 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 15, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 15, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 16, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2019
Communication indicating deficiencies in the notice of opposition which may be remedied within the opposition period
Sep 16, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 16, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 16, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
Sep 13, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 13, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 13, 2019
Notice of opposition
Aug 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2019
Communication indicating deficiencies in the notice of opposition which may be remedied within the opposition period
Jul 16, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 11, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 11, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 10, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 10, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 10, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 10, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 10, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 10, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 1, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 23, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
May 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 7, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 7, 2019
French translation of claims
May 7, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jan 9, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 9, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 9, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 9, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 9, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2018
Annex
Oct 10, 2018
Annex
Oct 10, 2018
Claims
Oct 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 23, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Jul 5, 2018
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
May 18, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
May 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 5, 2018
Annex to the communication
Feb 5, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 25, 2018
Examination started
Dec 13, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Nov 14, 2017
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Nov 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Nov 8, 2017
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Nov 8, 2017
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Nov 8, 2017
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Nov 8, 2017
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Nov 3, 2017
Observations by third parties
Nov 1, 2017
Observations by third parties
Oct 23, 2017
Observations by third parties
Oct 22, 2017
Observations by third parties
Mar 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Mar 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Mar 2, 2017
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Oct 13, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Sep 6, 2016
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Aug 18, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Aug 18, 2016
European search opinion
Aug 18, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Aug 18, 2016
Supplementary European search report
Aug 9, 2016
Search started
Dec 23, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 20, 2015
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Oct 16, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 16, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 16, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 22, 2015
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Sep 22, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Sep 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 10, 2015
Matter concerning the application
Sep 10, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 7, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 22, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 7, 2014
Notification of election of EPO
Oct 2, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Oct 2, 2014
Published international application - A1

EP2968243

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Application Number: EP14773402A
Filing Date: Feb 5, 2014
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; May 17, 2019
Publication Date: Jun 19, 2019
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