Anhydrous Antiperspirant Aerosol Compositions

Patent No. EP3212296 (titled "Anhydrous Antiperspirant Aerosol Compositions") was filed by Unilever on Oct 22, 2015. The application was issued on May 22, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE	Feb 21, 2020	MATHYS & SQUIRE

Dossier Documents

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Nov 5, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Nov 5, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 2, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2021
Letter to the Legal Division
Jul 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 20, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 20, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 20, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 20, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2021
Means of redress
Jul 20, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 20, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 20, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 29, 2021
Communication from the Legal Division
Jun 11, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 1, 2021
Annex
Jun 1, 2021
Annex
Jun 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 1, 2021
Letter to the Legal Division
May 31, 2021
Annex
May 31, 2021
Cover sheet for fax transmission
May 28, 2021
Annex
May 28, 2021
Cover sheet for fax transmission
May 28, 2021
Letter to the Legal Division
Apr 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Apr 9, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 9, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2021
Communication from the Legal Division
Mar 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2021
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 23, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 23, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 23, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 23, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2021
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 16, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2021
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 12, 2021
Communication from the Legal Division
Mar 10, 2021
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Mar 10, 2021
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Mar 5, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 5, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 5, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 5, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2021
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 5, 2021
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 5, 2021
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 5, 2021
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Feb 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Feb 1, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 1, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 1, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 1, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 1, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 1, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 1, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2021
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jan 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Jan 21, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Nov 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 29, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 29, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 29, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 29, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2020
Document concerning representation
Jul 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jul 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 26, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Mar 13, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 10, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 10, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 27, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Feb 21, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Feb 21, 2020
Notice of opposition
Feb 21, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jun 3, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 26, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 5, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 5, 2019
Information about intention to grant a patent
Apr 5, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 5, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 5, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 7, 2019
Claims
Mar 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2019
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Mar 7, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Mar 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2019
French translation of claims
Mar 5, 2019
German translation of the claims
Mar 5, 2019
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jan 15, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 15, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 15, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 15, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 15, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 5, 2018
Claims
Dec 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Oct 18, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 18, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 18, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 18, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 18, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 17, 2018
Examination started
Dec 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 20, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Dec 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 27, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 20, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jun 8, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 8, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 8, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 2, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Apr 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 19, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 19, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 10, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 2, 2017
Substitute sheet (R26) Request
Dec 2, 2016
International preliminary examination report
Dec 2, 2016
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Dec 2, 2016
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Dec 2, 2016
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Sep 6, 2016
Notification of election of EPO
Sep 6, 2016
Written opinion
Sep 6, 2016
Written opinion - free text sheet
Sep 6, 2016
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Aug 8, 2016
Notification of receipt of demand
Aug 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2016
PCT demand form
Aug 2, 2016
Reply to International Search Opinion
May 24, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 6, 2016
Copy of the international search report
May 6, 2016
Published international application - A1
Jan 29, 2016
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Dec 18, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 18, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 18, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 3, 2015
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Oct 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2015
Abstract
Oct 22, 2015
Claims
Oct 22, 2015
Description
Oct 22, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
Oct 22, 2015
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3212296

UNILEVER

Application Number: EP15784070A
Filing Date: Oct 22, 2015
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 5, 2021
Publication Date: May 22, 2019
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