Fabric Softener

Patent No. EP2978833 (titled "Fabric Softener") was filed by Rhodia Operations on Mar 25, 2014. The application was issued on Feb 17, 2021.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HENKEL	Nov 11, 2021	-

Dossier Documents

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Dec 4, 2023
Letter relating to the revocation of the automatic debiting procedure
Oct 27, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Oct 27, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 14, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2023
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 7, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 7, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 7, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 7, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2023
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 31, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2023
Communication of amended entries
Jul 28, 2023
Communication of amended entries
Jul 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 19, 2023
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jul 12, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 12, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 12, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 12, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 12, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 12, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 12, 2023
Means of redress
Jul 12, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 12, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 12, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 12, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 4, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 9, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 17, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 11, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2022
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Dec 9, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Nov 29, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 7, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 7, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 7, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 14, 2022
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 9, 2022
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Apr 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Apr 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Apr 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Apr 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Apr 5, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 1, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 1, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 17, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Nov 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Nov 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Nov 11, 2021
Notice of opposition
Nov 11, 2021
Notice of opposition
Mar 1, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 21, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 4, 2021
French translation of claims
Jan 4, 2021
German translation of the claims
Jan 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 11, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 11, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 11, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 11, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 11, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 8, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 26, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Nov 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 22, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Nov 22, 2018
Claims
Nov 22, 2018
Description
Nov 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 9, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 3, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 29, 2018
Annex to the communication
May 29, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
May 16, 2018
Examination started
Jan 16, 2018
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
May 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 15, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 15, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 15, 2016
Amendments received before examination
May 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 19, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 17, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 7, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 5, 2015
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 3, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 3, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 29, 2015
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Oct 13, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 1, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Oct 1, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Sep 29, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2015
Annex
Sep 29, 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 2, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Oct 2, 2014
Published international application - A1
Jun 4, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 4, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 4, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 2, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Apr 2, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 25, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2014
Abstract
Mar 25, 2014
Claims
Mar 25, 2014
Description

EP2978833

RHODIA OPERATIONS

Application Number: EP14712299A
Filing Date: Mar 25, 2014
Status: Opposition Rejected; Oct 27, 2023
Publication Date: Feb 17, 2021
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