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Synthetic Nutritional Compositions Especially Adapted For Male And Female Infants And Young Children

Patent No. EP3079501 (titled "Synthetic Nutritional Compositions Especially Adapted For Male And Female Infants And Young Children") was filed by Nestec on Sep 3, 2014. The application was issued on Aug 14, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NUTRICIA	May 13, 2020	NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU
RECKITT BENCKISER	May 13, 2020	CARLIN

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Jun 20, 2023
Refund of fees
Jun 16, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 16, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 16, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 15, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 15, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 15, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 14, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 14, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 13, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jun 13, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jun 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 9, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
May 24, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
May 24, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
May 24, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
May 22, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jan 20, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 20, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2023
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jan 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Dec 21, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 21, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 16, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Oct 6, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 6, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2022
Reply to appeal
Sep 12, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 12, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 24, 2022
Reply to appeal
May 25, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
May 11, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
May 11, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
May 11, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
May 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
May 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
May 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
May 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
May 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 9, 2022
Refund of fees
May 4, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2022
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Mar 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2022
Notice of appeal
Jan 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 12, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 12, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 12, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 12, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 12, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 12, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2022
Means of redress
Jan 12, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 12, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 12, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 12, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 12, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 12, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 22, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Sep 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Sep 21, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 16, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 9, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 9, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 9, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 9, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 9, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 20, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 22, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 22, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 22, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 10, 2020
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jun 10, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 5, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
May 25, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
May 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
May 13, 2020
Notice of opposition
May 13, 2020
Notice of opposition
May 13, 2020
Notice of opposition
May 13, 2020
Notice of opposition
Aug 26, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 18, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 28, 2019
French translation of claims
Jun 28, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jun 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 13, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 12, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 11, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 7, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 3, 2019
Submission concerning representation
May 31, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 1, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 1, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 1, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 1, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 1, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 28, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Feb 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 1, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Feb 1, 2019
Claims
Feb 1, 2019
Description
Feb 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 27, 2018
Annex to the communication
Nov 27, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Nov 27, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Nov 27, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Nov 27, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 19, 2018
Claims
Oct 19, 2018
Claims
Oct 19, 2018
Claims
Oct 19, 2018
Description
Oct 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 23, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jan 23, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jan 23, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 24, 2017
Claims
Nov 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 5, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 22, 2017
Annex to the communication
May 22, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
May 10, 2017
Examination started
Jan 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 27, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Jan 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Sep 21, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 16, 2016
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Aug 8, 2016
Letter which had not been notified
Jul 22, 2016
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 20, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 20, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 15, 2016
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jun 28, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 22, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 7, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 18, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Jun 18, 2015
Published international application - A1
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
Sep 3, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2014
Abstract
Sep 3, 2014
Claims
Sep 3, 2014
Description
Sep 3, 2014
Drawings
Sep 3, 2014
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3079501

NESTEC

Application Number: EP14758932A
Filing Date: Sep 3, 2014
Status: Revoked; Jun 16, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 14, 2019
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