Process For Producing Milk And Milk-Related Products With Extended Shelf Life

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Patent No. EP3843550 (titled "Process For Producing Milk And Milk-Related Products With Extended Shelf Life") was filed by SPX Flow Technology Danmark on Aug 30, 2019. The application was issued on Feb 8, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NUTRICIA	Nov 7, 2023	NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU

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Nov 4, 2025
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 4, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 4, 2025
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 4, 2025
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 4, 2025
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 4, 2025
Means of redress
Nov 4, 2025
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 4, 2025
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 4, 2025
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 4, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 16, 2025
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2025
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 6, 2025
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2025
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 18, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2025
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 14, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 14, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 14, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 14, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 14, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Aug 14, 2025
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Aug 14, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 14, 2025
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 25, 2025
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 25, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2025
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 6, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 6, 2024
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
May 6, 2024
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 6, 2024
Letter relating to the revocation of the automatic debiting procedure
Apr 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2024
Authorisation
Apr 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 17, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 17, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 17, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 9, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2024
Withdrawal of an opposition
Apr 3, 2024
Communication concerning signing of documents
Mar 22, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2024
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 22, 2024
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 21, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2024
Authorisation
Mar 21, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2024
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Nov 22, 2023
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 22, 2023
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 14, 2023
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 7, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 7, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 7, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 7, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Nov 7, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Nov 7, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Nov 7, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Nov 7, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 7, 2023
Notice of opposition
Nov 7, 2023
Notice of opposition
Feb 21, 2023
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 12, 2023
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2022
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 23, 2022
French translation of claims
Dec 23, 2022
German translation of the claims
Dec 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 6, 2022
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 6, 2022
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 6, 2022
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 6, 2022
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 6, 2022
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 20, 2022
Claims
Jul 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2022
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Apr 8, 2022
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 8, 2022
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 8, 2022
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 8, 2022
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 8, 2022
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 8, 2022
Examination started
Jun 9, 2021
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 12, 2021
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2021
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 8, 2021
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Mar 8, 2021
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Feb 11, 2021
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Feb 11, 2021
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Feb 11, 2021
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Feb 11, 2021
International preliminary examination report
Feb 11, 2021
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Feb 11, 2021
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Feb 11, 2021
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jan 15, 2021
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2020
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Dec 9, 2020
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 9, 2020
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 9, 2020
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Dec 9, 2020
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Dec 9, 2020
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Oct 16, 2020
Written opinion
Oct 16, 2020
Written opinion - free text sheet
Oct 16, 2020
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Aug 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2020
Annex
Aug 14, 2020
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Aug 14, 2020
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Aug 14, 2020
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 14, 2020
Reply to International Search Opinion
Jul 27, 2020
Invitation to submit amendments (PCT)
Jul 23, 2020
Notification of election of EPO
Jul 10, 2020
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT) (without attachments)
Jul 8, 2020
Invitation to submit amendments (PCT)
Jul 6, 2020
Notification of receipt of demand
Jun 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 29, 2020
PCT demand form
Jun 29, 2020
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 26, 2020
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 5, 2020
Copy of the international search report
Mar 5, 2020
Published international application - A1
Sep 13, 2019
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Aug 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 30, 2019
Abstract
Aug 30, 2019
Claims
Aug 30, 2019
Description
Aug 30, 2019
Document concerning fees and payments
Aug 30, 2019
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3843550

SPX FLOW TECHNOLOGY DANMARK

Application Number: EP19762365A
Filing Date: Aug 30, 2019
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Jan 6, 2023
Publication Date: Feb 8, 2023
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