Cheese And Method For Its Manufacturing

Patent No. EP3007563 (titled "Cheese And Method For Its Manufacturing") was filed by Valio on Jun 9, 2014. The application was issued on Nov 3, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
INTERCONTINENTAL GREAT BRANDS	Jun 29, 2022	BOULT WADE TENNANT

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Jan 2, 2026
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 18, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2025
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 29, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 13, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 8, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2025
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 9, 2025
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Sep 9, 2025
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Sep 4, 2025
Composition of the board (T)
Sep 4, 2025
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Apr 16, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 11, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 11, 2025
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 18, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 12, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2025
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 16, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 13, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 13, 2025
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 14, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 9, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2024
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 5, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 2, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 2, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 2, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 2, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 2, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 2, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 2, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 2, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 2, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Sep 2, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Sep 2, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Sep 2, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Sep 2, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Sep 2, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Sep 2, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Sep 2, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 2, 2024
Main request during appeals procedure
Sep 2, 2024
Reply to appeal
May 3, 2024
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 26, 2024
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 22, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 22, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 10, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 10, 2024
Notice of appeal
Mar 27, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 27, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 27, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 27, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2024
Means of redress
Mar 27, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 27, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 27, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2024
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 5, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 4, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 4, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 4, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 4, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jan 4, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jan 4, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jan 4, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jan 4, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 4, 2024
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2024
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 14, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 14, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 16, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 9, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 24, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Mar 16, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2023
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Jan 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Dec 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Dec 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Dec 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Dec 23, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 18, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 18, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 6, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 29, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 29, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 29, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 29, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 29, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jun 29, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jun 29, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jun 29, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jun 29, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jun 29, 2022
Notice of opposition
Jun 29, 2022
Notice of opposition
Nov 16, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 7, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2021
French translation of claims
Sep 28, 2021
German translation of the claims
Sep 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2021
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 2, 2021
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 2, 2021
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 2, 2021
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 2, 2021
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 14, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Apr 14, 2021
Claims
Apr 14, 2021
Description
Apr 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2021
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jan 13, 2021
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 13, 2021
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 13, 2021
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 13, 2021
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 13, 2021
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 3, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Jun 3, 2020
Claims
Jun 3, 2020
Description
Jun 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 3, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 26, 2020
Annex to a communication
Feb 26, 2020
Annex to the communication
Feb 26, 2020
Consultation by telephone/in person
Feb 26, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Feb 17, 2020
Annex to the communication
Feb 17, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 3, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 3, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 3, 2018
Claims
Dec 3, 2018
Claims
Dec 3, 2018
Claims
Dec 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 8, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 2, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 24, 2018
Annex to the communication
May 24, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 25, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Apr 25, 2018
Claims
Apr 25, 2018
Description
Apr 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 27, 2018
Annex to the communication
Feb 27, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 16, 2018
Examination started
Sep 6, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 30, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jan 10, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Oct 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2016
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Oct 14, 2016
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Oct 6, 2016
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Aug 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 25, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Aug 25, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 18, 2016
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Feb 1, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 1, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 4, 2016
Priority search results
Jan 4, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 23, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 7, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 18, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Dec 18, 2014
Published international application - A1
Oct 29, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 29, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 29, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jun 9, 2014
Abstract
Jun 9, 2014
Claims
Jun 9, 2014
Description

EP3007563

VALIO

Application Number: EP14739502A
Filing Date: Jun 9, 2014
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Oct 1, 2021
Publication Date: Nov 3, 2021
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