Fabric Treatment Composition

Patent No. EP3221438 (titled "Fabric Treatment Composition") was filed by Unilever on Nov 6, 2015. The application was issued on Jan 2, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE	Oct 2, 2019	GILL JENNINGS & EVERY
HENKEL	Sep 24, 2019	-

Dossier Documents

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Nov 24, 2023
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Nov 23, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Nov 23, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 23, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 23, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 6, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 6, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 6, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 6, 2023
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Oct 24, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 24, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 019
Oct 23, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 020
Oct 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 23, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 16, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 16, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 6, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 6, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 6, 2023
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Oct 3, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 27, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Sep 27, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Sep 27, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Aug 31, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 31, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 29, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 29, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 29, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 25, 2023
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Apr 4, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 4, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 3, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 3, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 3, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 30, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 30, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 23, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 22, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 22, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 20, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2023
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Mar 15, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 15, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 15, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 10, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jan 9, 2023
Document concerning representation
Jan 9, 2023
General authorisation
Jan 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 12, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 12, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 018
Aug 8, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 018
Aug 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 8, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 8, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 24, 2022
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
Jan 5, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 5, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 22, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 22, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 22, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 22, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 22, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Dec 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Dec 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Dec 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Dec 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Dec 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Dec 22, 2021
Citation in appeal procedure - 017
Dec 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2021
Reply to appeal
Aug 30, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 30, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 27, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 20, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 20, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 20, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 20, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2021
Citation in appeal procedure - 016
Aug 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2021
Letter to the Legal Division
Jun 29, 2021
Communication from the Legal Division
Jun 4, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 4, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 4, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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
May 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2021
Notice of appeal
May 21, 2021
Communication of amended entries
May 21, 2021
Communication of amended entries
May 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 6, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Apr 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 7, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 7, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 7, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 7, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 7, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 7, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 7, 2021
Means of redress
Apr 7, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 7, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 7, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 7, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 6, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 6, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 6, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 6, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 6, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 6, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2021
Communication from the Legal Division
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 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 3, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2021
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jan 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 29, 2021
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 27, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Jan 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jan 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 29, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 14, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Dec 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Dec 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Dec 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Dec 3, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 25, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 21, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 19, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 19, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 19, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 19, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 19, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 18, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 18, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 18, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 8, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Oct 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 2, 2019
Notice of opposition
Oct 2, 2019
Notice of opposition
Oct 1, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 24, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 24, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 14, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 6, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 8, 2018
French translation of claims
Oct 8, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jul 10, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 10, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 10, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 10, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 10, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 27, 2018
Examination started
Feb 6, 2018
Request for change of applicant's representative
Aug 30, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 21, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 21, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 21, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 21, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 21, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 21, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 20, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
May 23, 2017
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
May 23, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
May 23, 2017
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
May 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 31, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 17, 2017
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Feb 17, 2017
International preliminary examination report
Feb 17, 2017
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Feb 17, 2017
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Feb 17, 2017
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Dec 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2016
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Dec 7, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 7, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 7, 2016
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Oct 7, 2016
Written opinion
Oct 7, 2016
Written opinion - free text sheet
Oct 7, 2016
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Oct 5, 2016
Notification of election of EPO
Sep 13, 2016
Notification of receipt of demand
Sep 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2016
Annex
Sep 7, 2016
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Sep 7, 2016
PCT demand form
Sep 7, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Sep 7, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Sep 7, 2016
Reply to International Search Opinion
Jun 14, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 26, 2016
Copy of the international search report
May 26, 2016
Published international application - A1
Feb 4, 2016
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Jan 22, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 22, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 22, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 17, 2015
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Nov 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 6, 2015
Abstract
Nov 6, 2015
Claims
Nov 6, 2015
Description
Nov 6, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
Nov 6, 2015
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Nov 6, 2015
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3221438

UNILEVER

Application Number: EP15790968A
Filing Date: Nov 6, 2015
Status: Revoked; Nov 24, 2023
Publication Date: Jan 2, 2019
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