Methods For Treating Relaxed Hair

Patent No. EP3285733 (titled "Methods For Treating Relaxed Hair") was filed by Liqwd on Apr 25, 2016. The application was issued on Oct 23, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HENKEL	Jul 14, 2020	-

Dossier Documents

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May 3, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
May 3, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 28, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 19, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 19, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 19, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 19, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 19, 2022
Means of redress
Jan 19, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 19, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2021
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Nov 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Nov 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Nov 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Nov 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Nov 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Nov 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Nov 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 4, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
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
Dec 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 4, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 4, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 5, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 4, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 4, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 27, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 14, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jul 14, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jul 14, 2020
Notice of opposition
Nov 4, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 26, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 12, 2019
French translation of claims
Sep 12, 2019
German translation of the claims
Sep 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 15, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 15, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 15, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 15, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Mar 29, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Mar 29, 2019
Description
Mar 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2019
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Dec 14, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Nov 20, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 20, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 20, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 20, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 20, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 10, 2018
Examination started
Jun 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 7, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Jun 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 8, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 6, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 6, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2017
Matter concerning the application
Nov 23, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 31, 2017
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Oct 31, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Sep 1, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 11, 2017
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jul 11, 2017
International preliminary examination report
Jul 11, 2017
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jul 11, 2017
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jul 11, 2017
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
May 16, 2017
Fax filed during the PCT2 procedure
May 16, 2017
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Mar 28, 2017
Notification of election of EPO
Mar 16, 2017
Written opinion
Mar 16, 2017
Written opinion - free text sheet
Mar 16, 2017
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Mar 14, 2017
Written opinion
Mar 7, 2017
Notification of receipt of demand
Feb 24, 2017
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Feb 24, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
Feb 24, 2017
PCT demand form
Feb 24, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 24, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 24, 2017
Reply to International Search Opinion
Nov 15, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 27, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Oct 27, 2016
Published international application - A1
Jul 14, 2016
Annex
Jul 14, 2016
Incoming letter related to ISA procedure
Jul 14, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Jul 8, 2016
ISR: cited documents
Jul 7, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jul 7, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jul 7, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 18, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
May 2, 2016
Abstract
May 2, 2016
Annex
May 2, 2016
Claims
May 2, 2016
Description
May 2, 2016
Incoming letter related to ISA procedure
May 2, 2016
Notification Concerning Payment of Prescribed Fees (copy for ISA/EP)
May 2, 2016
Notification of the International Application Number and of the International Filing Date (copy for ISA/EP)
May 2, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)

EP3285733

LIQWD

Application Number: EP16720308A
Filing Date: Apr 25, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Apr 29, 2022
Publication Date: Oct 23, 2019
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