Aerated Confectionery Material

Patent No. EP3273790 (titled "Aerated Confectionery Material") was filed by Nestec on Mar 22, 2016. The application was issued on Apr 22, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CSM BAKERY SOLUTIONS EUROPE HOLDING	Jan 22, 2021	NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU

Dossier Documents

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May 4, 2023
Refund of fees
May 3, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Apr 28, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 28, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 19, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 18, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Mar 7, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 7, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 28, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2023
Notice of appeal
Dec 22, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 22, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 22, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 22, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 22, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 22, 2022
Means of redress
Dec 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 22, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 22, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Nov 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Nov 7, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Nov 7, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 20, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 20, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 20, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 5, 2021
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Jun 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 24, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 10, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 10, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 2, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jan 22, 2021
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jan 22, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jan 22, 2021
Notice of opposition
May 6, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 26, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 6, 2020
French translation of claims
Feb 6, 2020
German translation of the claims
Feb 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 21, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 21, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 21, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 21, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 5, 2019
Claims
Sep 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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)
May 22, 2019
Annex to the communication
May 22, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
May 9, 2019
Examination started
Feb 28, 2019
Submission concerning representation
May 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 2, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2018
Amendments received before examination
May 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 4, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 6, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 2, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 2, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 2, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 2, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 2, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 2, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 2, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 2, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 2, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 2, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 26, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Oct 10, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 19, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 14, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Aug 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 2, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 23, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 23, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Oct 17, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 29, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Sep 29, 2016
Published international application - A1
Jun 17, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 17, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 17, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 8, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Mar 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2016
Abstract
Mar 22, 2016
Claims
Mar 22, 2016
Description
Mar 22, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Mar 22, 2016
Drawings
Mar 22, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Mar 22, 2016
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3273790

NESTEC

Application Number: EP16714311A
Filing Date: Mar 22, 2016
Status: Revoked; May 5, 2023
Publication Date: Apr 22, 2020
External Links: Slate, EP3273790B1, Google Patents

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