Composition For Coating Frozen Confectionery And A Process For Manufacturing Same

Patent No. EP3355713 (titled "Composition For Coating Frozen Confectionery And A Process For Manufacturing Same") was filed by Nestec on Sep 29, 2016. The application was issued on Nov 16, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
UNILEVER UNILEVER	Jun 4, 2020	TURNER

Dossier Documents

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Oct 20, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 20, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 14, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 6, 2022
French translation of claims
Oct 6, 2022
German translation of the claims
Oct 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2022
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Sep 20, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jul 6, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 6, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 6, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Jun 27, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jun 23, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 14, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 14, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 14, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 14, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 14, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 14, 2022
Means of redress
Mar 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 14, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 22, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Dec 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Dec 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Dec 22, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Dec 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 31, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 31, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 15, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Dec 4, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Oct 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Oct 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Oct 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2020
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jul 23, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 17, 2020
Submission concerning representation
Jun 23, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 23, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 18, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jun 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jun 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
Sep 16, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 8, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 25, 2019
French translation of claims
Jul 25, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jul 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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)
Apr 18, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 18, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 18, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 18, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 18, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 20, 2019
Examination started
Feb 28, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Nov 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Nov 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 14, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 9, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
May 9, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
May 9, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
May 4, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Apr 26, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 17, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 9, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
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
Apr 25, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 6, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Apr 6, 2017
Published international application - A1
Dec 20, 2016
ISR: cited documents
Dec 19, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 19, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 19, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 28, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Nov 28, 2016
Substitute sheet (Rule 26) - drawings for ISA/EP
Oct 14, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Oct 13, 2016
Invitation to correct defects in the international application
Oct 13, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Oct 10, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Sep 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2016
Abstract
Sep 29, 2016
Claims
Sep 29, 2016
Description
Sep 29, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Sep 29, 2016
Drawings
Sep 29, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Sep 29, 2016
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3355713

NESTEC

Application Number: EP16774947A
Filing Date: Sep 29, 2016
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 14, 2022
Publication Date: Nov 16, 2022
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