Capsule Composition

Patent No. EP3215231 (titled "Capsule Composition") was filed by Givaudan on Oct 27, 2015. The application was issued on Jul 31, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE	Sep 16, 2021	GILL JENNINGS & EVERY
FIRMENICH	Sep 13, 2021	STRYCH

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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Jul 4, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 4, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 4, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 27, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 27, 2024
French translation of claims
Jun 27, 2024
German translation of the claims
Jun 27, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 6, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 6, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 6, 2024
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 2, 2024
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Apr 29, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2024
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Apr 18, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
Apr 18, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 18, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 18, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 15, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 8, 2024
Refund of fees
Apr 5, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 4, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 4, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 4, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 20, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 20, 2024
Withdrawal of an appeal
Mar 20, 2024
Withdrawal of an appeal
Feb 1, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 1, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 1, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2024
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jan 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2024
Notice of appeal
Dec 8, 2023
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2023
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2023
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 28, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 28, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 28, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2023
Means of redress
Nov 28, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 28, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 28, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 28, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 28, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 18, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2023
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Sep 20, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Sep 18, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 18, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 18, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 7, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 7, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 7, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 7, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 7, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Aug 7, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Aug 7, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Aug 7, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Aug 7, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Aug 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 7, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2023
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jan 10, 2023
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2022
General authorisation
Dec 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Dec 2, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 2, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 26, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 26, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 26, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 6, 2022
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Jun 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 13, 2022
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jun 13, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Jun 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Mar 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2022
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Feb 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jan 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jan 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 28, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 29, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 29, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 29, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 23, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 20, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Sep 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Sep 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Sep 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2021
Notice of opposition
Sep 16, 2021
Notice of opposition
Sep 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 13, 2021
International publication (Pamphlet)
Sep 13, 2021
Notice of opposition
Sep 13, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jan 11, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 19, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 4, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 4, 2020
Information about intention to grant a patent
Nov 4, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 4, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 4, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 14, 2020
Claims
Sep 14, 2020
French translation of claims
Sep 14, 2020
German translation of the claims
Sep 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2020
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jun 3, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 3, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 3, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 3, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 3, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 28, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 20, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Dec 20, 2019
Claims
Dec 20, 2019
Description
Dec 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 25, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2019
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 8, 2019
Annex to the communication
Aug 8, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 14, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Jan 14, 2019
Claims
Jan 14, 2019
Description
Jan 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 29, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 24, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 24, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jul 24, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 17, 2018
Examination started
Jan 4, 2018
Refund of fees
Dec 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 13, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Dec 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 2, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 26, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 25, 2017
Letter concerning the inventor
Jul 13, 2017
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jul 13, 2017
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jul 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2017
Letter concerning the inventor
Jul 7, 2017
Letter which had not been notified
Jul 6, 2017
Letter which had not been notified
Jun 30, 2017
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jun 26, 2017
Letter which had not been notified
Jun 14, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 12, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 12, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 12, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 12, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 12, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 12, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 12, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 23, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 17, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
May 31, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 12, 2016
Copy of the international search report
May 12, 2016
Published international application - A1
Dec 17, 2015
ISR: cited documents
Dec 16, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 16, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 16, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 9, 2015
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Nov 4, 2015
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Oct 30, 2015
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Oct 27, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2015
Abstract
Oct 27, 2015
Claims
Oct 27, 2015
Description
Oct 27, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
Oct 27, 2015
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Oct 27, 2015
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3215231

GIVAUDAN

Application Number: EP15784964A
Filing Date: Oct 27, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 27, 2024
Publication Date: Jul 31, 2024
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