Fabric Softener Active Compositions

Patent No. EP3390602 (titled "Fabric Softener Active Compositions") was filed by KAO on Dec 16, 2016. The application was issued on Oct 21, 2020.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HENKEL	Jul 16, 2021	-

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Mar 27, 2024
Refund of fees
Mar 25, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 25, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 21, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 19, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2024
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 19, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2024
Withdrawal of an appeal
Mar 19, 2024
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jan 23, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 23, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 18, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 18, 2024
Communication of amended entries
Jan 18, 2024
Communication of amended entries
Jan 18, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2024
Notice of appeal
Jan 12, 2024
Request for change of opponent's representative
Nov 21, 2023
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 20, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 20, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 20, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 20, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 20, 2023
Means of redress
Nov 20, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 20, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 20, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 20, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 7, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 12, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 7, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 2, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 1, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 1, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 3, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 3, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 21, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 16, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 16, 2021
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jul 16, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jul 16, 2021
Notice of opposition
Nov 2, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 24, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 11, 2020
French translation of claims
Sep 11, 2020
German translation of the claims
Sep 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 10, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 10, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 10, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 10, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 10, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 29, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 29, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Nov 29, 2019
Claims
Nov 29, 2019
Description
Nov 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 30, 2019
Annex to the communication
Jul 30, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 23, 2019
Examination started
Sep 26, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 25, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 18, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jun 26, 2018
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jun 26, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jun 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 13, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Jun 13, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 30, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 12, 2018
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Apr 12, 2018
International preliminary examination report
Apr 12, 2018
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Apr 12, 2018
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Apr 12, 2018
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Mar 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2018
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Mar 16, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 16, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 16, 2018
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Feb 16, 2018
Written opinion
Feb 16, 2018
Written opinion - free text sheet
Feb 16, 2018
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Feb 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2018
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Feb 6, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 6, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 6, 2018
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Feb 6, 2018
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Dec 6, 2017
Despatch of copy of consultation
Dec 6, 2017
Result of consultation
Dec 6, 2017
Separate sheet with IPEA428
Dec 6, 2017
Written opinion
Dec 6, 2017
Written opinion - free text sheet
Dec 6, 2017
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Nov 7, 2017
Notification of election of EPO
Oct 17, 2017
Notification of receipt of demand
Oct 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2017
PCT demand form
Oct 9, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Oct 9, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Oct 9, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 9, 2017
Reply to International Search Opinion
Jul 10, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 22, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Jun 22, 2017
Published international application - A1
Feb 13, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 13, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 13, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 23, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Dec 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2016
Abstract
Dec 16, 2016
Claims
Dec 16, 2016
Description
Dec 16, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Dec 16, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Dec 16, 2016
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3390602

KAO

Application Number: EP16809872A
Filing Date: Dec 16, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 22, 2024
Publication Date: Oct 21, 2020
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