Fabric And Home Care Treatment Compositions

Patent No. EP3172299 (titled "Fabric And Home Care Treatment Compositions") was filed by The Procter & Gamble on Jul 23, 2015. The application was issued on Sep 25, 2019.

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
UNILEVER UNILEVER	Jun 23, 2020	OATES

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

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Jun 13, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 13, 2022
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jun 13, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 8, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Apr 25, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Apr 25, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 20, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 10, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 10, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 10, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 10, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 10, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 10, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2022
Means of redress
Jan 10, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 10, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 5, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 5, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 5, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 5, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 5, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2021
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 2, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jul 1, 2021
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jul 1, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
May 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 27, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 27, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 27, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 27, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 27, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 27, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 27, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
May 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 4, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 4, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 4, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 4, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Dec 4, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Nov 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 9, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 9, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 7, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 7, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 30, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 30, 2020
Request for documents
Jun 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jun 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jun 23, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jun 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jun 23, 2020
Notice of opposition
Oct 7, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 29, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 15, 2019
French translation of claims
Aug 15, 2019
German translation of the claims
Aug 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 24, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 16, 2019
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 16, 2019
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 16, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 16, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 16, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 16, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 16, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 11, 2019
Cancellation of communication under Rule 112(1) EPC
Mar 21, 2019
Application deemed to be withdrawn ( translations of claims/payment missing)
Sep 26, 2018
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 26, 2018
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 26, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 26, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 26, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 26, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 26, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Aug 6, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 6, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 6, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 6, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 6, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 19, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 15, 2018
Examination started
Mar 12, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 5, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 8, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 8, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Sep 8, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Sep 8, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Sep 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 2, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Feb 28, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 28, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 28, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 28, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 28, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 28, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 28, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 8, 2017
Refund order of filing/examination fee
Jan 30, 2017
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jan 30, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jan 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 2, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 5, 2016
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jul 5, 2016
International preliminary examination report
Jul 5, 2016
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jul 5, 2016
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jul 5, 2016
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Mar 14, 2016
Notification of election of EPO
Mar 10, 2016
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT) (without attachments)
Mar 1, 2016
Notification of receipt of demand
Feb 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2016
Annex
Feb 23, 2016
PCT demand form
Feb 23, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 23, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 23, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Feb 23, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Feb 23, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 23, 2016
Reply to International Search Opinion
Feb 16, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 16, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 28, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Jan 28, 2016
Published international application - A1
Oct 13, 2015
ISR: cited documents
Oct 9, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 9, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 9, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 14, 2015
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Aug 3, 2015
Abstract
Aug 3, 2015
Annex
Aug 3, 2015
Claims
Aug 3, 2015
Description
Aug 3, 2015
Submission concerning representation

EP3172299

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE

Application Number: EP15745086A
Filing Date: Jul 23, 2015
Status: Opposition Rejected; Apr 22, 2022
Publication Date: Sep 25, 2019
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