Coffee Product

Patent No. EP2996485 (titled "Coffee Product") was filed by Koninklijke Douwe Egberts on May 8, 2014. The application was issued on Mar 5, 2025.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NESTLE	Jul 2, 2020	D YOUNG

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Feb 6, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 6, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 23, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2025
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 23, 2025
French translation of claims
Jan 23, 2025
German translation of the claims
Jan 23, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 14, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 14, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 14, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 7, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 6, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Nov 6, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Nov 6, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 6, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Aug 19, 2024
Refund of fees
Aug 14, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Aug 14, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Aug 14, 2024
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Aug 14, 2024
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Jul 30, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 29, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 16, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 15, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 18, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 14, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 13, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 13, 2024
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 11, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 10, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 10, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 3, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 13, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Oct 18, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Oct 13, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 13, 2023
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Feb 22, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 20, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 20, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 20, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 20, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 20, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 20, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 20, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 20, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Feb 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Feb 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Feb 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Feb 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Feb 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Feb 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Feb 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
Feb 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
Feb 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 20, 2023
Reply to appeal
Feb 17, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 15, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 10, 2023
Reply to appeal
Oct 10, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 10, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Sep 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Sep 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2022
Main request during appeals procedure
Sep 30, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 29, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 5, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 5, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2022
Notice of appeal
Jul 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2022
Notice of appeal
May 30, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 30, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 30, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
May 30, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 30, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 30, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 30, 2022
Means of redress
May 30, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 30, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 30, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 30, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 30, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 30, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 30, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 30, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 13, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 1, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 1, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Apr 1, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Mar 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Mar 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Feb 11, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Feb 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 6, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 6, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Nov 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Nov 26, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 26, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 26, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 16, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 16, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 13, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jul 2, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jul 2, 2020
Notice of opposition
Oct 21, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Oct 14, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 5, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 16, 2019
French translation of claims
Aug 16, 2019
German translation of the claims
Aug 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 18, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 18, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 18, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 18, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 11, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Nov 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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
Sep 25, 2018
Annex to the communication
Sep 25, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 3, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Jun 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jun 8, 2018
Description
Jun 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 8, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 30, 2018
Annex to the communication
Apr 30, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 13, 2018
Examination started
Jan 3, 2018
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
May 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 24, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 24, 2016
Amendments received before examination
May 24, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 5, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Apr 5, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Apr 4, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Apr 4, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Apr 4, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Apr 4, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Feb 24, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 1, 2016
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jan 25, 2016
Letter which had not been notified
Dec 22, 2015
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 18, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 18, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 18, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 18, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 1, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 28, 2015
Information regarding early processing
Aug 19, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 16, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Apr 16, 2015
International publication of the international search report
Jan 27, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 27, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 27, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 8, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 20, 2014
Published international application - A2
Oct 10, 2014
Abstract
Oct 10, 2014
Claims
Oct 10, 2014
Description
Oct 10, 2014
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EP2996485

KONINKLIJKE DOUWE EGBERTS

Application Number: EP14789352A
Filing Date: May 8, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 31, 2025
Publication Date: Mar 5, 2025
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