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EP About this file: EP1601753

EP1601753 - PACKAGE COMPRISING A DETERGENT COMPOSITION [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusPatent revoked
Status updated on  18.11.2016
Database last updated on 29.03.2025
Most recent event   Tooltip10.07.2020Lapse of the patent in a contracting state
New state(s): ES		published on 12.08.2020  [2020/33]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
Reckitt Benckiser N.V.
Siriusdreef 14
2132 WT Hoofddorp / NL
[2007/22]
Former [2005/49]For all designated states
Reckitt Benckiser N.V.
Kantoorgebouw de Appelaer, De Fruittuinen 2-12
2132 NZ Hoofddorp / NL
Inventor(s)01 / FREGONESE, Daniele, Reckitt Benckiser Prod. GmbH
Benckiserplatz 1
67059 Ludwigshafen / DE
02 / HOUSMEKERIDES, Chris E., Reckitt Benckiser Prod.
Benckiserplatz 1
67059 Ludwigshafen / DE
 [2005/49]
Representative(s)Bowers, Craig Malcolm, et al
Reckitt Benckiser
Corporate Services Limited
Legal Department - Patents Group
Dansom Lane
Hull HU8 7DS / GB
[N/P]
Former [2005/49]Bowers, Craig Malcolm, et al
Reckitt Benckiser plc, Group Patents Department, Dansom Lane
Hull HU8 7DS / GB
Application number, filing date04719513.611.03.2004
[2005/49]
WO2004GB01030
Priority number, dateGB2003000549311.03.2003         Original published format: GB 0305493
GB2003002212122.09.2003         Original published format: GB 0322121
GB2003002351608.10.2003         Original published format: GB 0323516
[2005/49]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A1 Application with search report
No.:WO2004081161
Date:23.09.2004
Language:EN
[2004/39]
Type: A1 Application with search report 
No.:EP1601753
Date:07.12.2005
Language:EN
The application published by WIPO in one of the EPO official languages on 23.09.2004 takes the place of the publication of the European patent application.
[2005/49]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP1601753
Date:25.07.2007
Language:EN
[2007/30]
Search report(s)International search report - published on:EP23.09.2004
ClassificationIPC:C11D17/00, C11D17/04, C11D3/39, C11D3/18, C11D3/20, C11D3/37
[2015/52]
CPC:
C11D17/0078 (EP,US); C11D17/042 (EP,US); C11D3/3945 (EP,US)
Former IPC [2005/49]C11D17/00, C11D17/04, C11D3/39
Designated contracting statesAT,   BE,   BG,   CH,   CY,   CZ,   DE,   DK,   EE,   ES,   FI,   FR,   GB,   GR,   HU,   IE,   IT,   LI,   LU,   MC,   NL,   PL,   PT,   RO,   SE,   SI,   SK,   TR [2005/49]
Extension statesALNot yet paid
LTNot yet paid
LVNot yet paid
MKNot yet paid
TitleGerman:VERPACKUNG ENTHALTEND WASCH- ODER REINIGUNGSMITTEL[2005/49]
English:PACKAGE COMPRISING A DETERGENT COMPOSITION[2005/49]
French:EMBALLAGE CONTENANT UNE COMPOSITION DETERGENTE[2005/49]
Entry into regional phase22.09.2005National basic fee paid 
22.09.2005Designation fee(s) paid 
22.09.2005Examination fee paid 
Examination procedure07.01.2005Request for preliminary examination filed
International Preliminary Examining Authority: EP
22.09.2005Examination requested  [2005/49]
24.01.2007Communication of intention to grant the patent
03.05.2007Fee for grant paid
03.05.2007Fee for publishing/printing paid
Opposition(s)Opponent(s)01  25.04.2008  08.05.2008  ADMISSIBLE
The Procter & Gamble Company
One Procter & Gamble Plaza
Cincinnatti, Ohio 45202 / US
Opponent's representative
Gill Jennings & Every LLP
The Broadgate Tower
20 Primrose Street
London EC2A 2ES / GB
 02  25.04.2008  14.05.2008  ADMISSIBLE
UNILEVER N.V. / UNILEVER PLC
Weena 455/Unilever House, 100 Victoria Embankment
3013 AL Rotterdam/London EC4Y 0DY / NL
Opponent's representative
Brooijmans, Rob Josephina Wilhelmus
Unilever Patent Group
Bronland 14
6708 WH Wageningen / NL
 [N/P]
Former [2016/17]
Opponent(s)01  25.04.2008  08.05.2008  ADMISSIBLE
The Procter & Gamble Company
One Procter & Gamble Plaza
Cincinnatti, Ohio 45202 / US
Opponent's representative
Gill Jennings & Every LLP
The Broadgate Tower
20 Primrose Street
London EC2A 2ES / GB
 02  25.04.2008  14.05.2008  ADMISSIBLE
UNILEVER N.V. / UNILEVER PLC
Weena 455/Unilever House, 100 Victoria Embankment
3013 AL Rotterdam/London EC4Y 0DY / NL
Opponent's representative
Brooijmans, Rob Josephina Wilhelmus
Unilever Patent Group
Olivier van Noortlaan 120
3133 AT Vlaardingen / NL
Former [2016/12]
Opponent(s)01  25.04.2008  08.05.2008  ADMISSIBLE
The Procter & Gamble Company
One Procter & Gamble Plaza
Cincinnatti, Ohio 45202 / US
Opponent's representative
Gill Jennings & Every LLP
The Broadgate Tower
20 Primrose Street
London EC2A 2ES / GB
 02  25.04.2008  14.05.2008  ADMISSIBLE
UNILEVER N.V. / UNILEVER PLC
Weena 455/Unilever House, 100 Victoria Embankment
3013 AL Rotterdam/London EC4Y 0DY / NL
Opponent's representative
Kan, Jacob Hendrik
Unilever Patent Group P. O. Box 137
3130 AC Vlaardingen / NL
Former [2015/21]
Opponent(s)01  25.04.2008  08.05.2008  ADMISSIBLE
The Procter & Gamble Company
One Procter & Gamble Plaza
Cincinnatti, Ohio 45202 / US
Opponent's representative
Samuels, Lucy Alice
Gill Jennings & Every LLP The Broadgate Tower
20 Primrose Street
London
EC2A 2ES / GB
 02  25.04.2008  14.05.2008  ADMISSIBLE
UNILEVER N.V. / UNILEVER PLC
Weena 455/Unilever House, 100 Victoria Embankment
3013 AL Rotterdam/London EC4Y 0DY / NL
Opponent's representative
Kan, Jacob Hendrik
Unilever Patent Group P. O. Box 137
3130 AC Vlaardingen / NL
Former [2011/13]
Opponent(s)01  25.04.2008  08.05.2008  ADMISSIBLE
The Procter & Gamble Company
One Procter & Gamble Plaza
Cincinnatti, Ohio 45202 / US
Opponent's representative
Samuels, Lucy Alice
Gill Jennings & Every LLP The Broadgate Tower 20 Primrose Street London
EC2A 2ES / GB
 02  25.04.2008  14.05.2008  ADMISSIBLE
Unilever N.V.
Weena 455
3013 AL Rotterdam / NL
Opponent's representative
Kan, Jacob Hendrik
Unilever Patent Group P. O. Box 137
3130 AC Vlaardingen / NL
Former [2010/19]
Opponent(s)01  25.04.2008  08.05.2008  ADMISSIBLE
The Procter & Gamble Company
One Procter & Gamble Plaza
Cincinnatti, Ohio 45202 / US
Opponent's representative
Goodier, Claire-Louise
N.V.Procter & Gamble Services Company S.A. Temselaan 100
1853 Strombeek-Bever / BE
 02  25.04.2008  14.05.2008  ADMISSIBLE
Unilever N.V.
Weena 455
3013 AL Rotterdam / NL
Opponent's representative
Kan, Jacob Hendrik
Unilever Patent Group P. O. Box 137
3130 AC Vlaardingen / NL
Former [2008/40]
Opponent(s)01  25.04.2008  08.05.2008  ADMISSIBLE
The Procter & Gamble Company
One Procter & Gamble Plaza
Cincinnatti, Ohio 45202 / US
Opponent's representative
Yorquez Ramirez, Maria Isabel
Patent Department Procter & Gamble Technical Centres Limited Whitley Road Longbenton
Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9TS / GB
 02  25.04.2008  14.05.2008  ADMISSIBLE
Unilever N.V.
Weena 455
3013 AL Rotterdam / NL
Opponent's representative
Kan, Jacob Hendrik
Unilever Patent Group P. O. Box 137
3130 AC Vlaardingen / NL
Former [2008/35]
Opponent(s)01  25.04.2008  08.05.2008  ADMISSIBLE
The Procter & Gamble Company
One Procter & Gamble Plaza
Cincinatti, Ohio 45202 / US
Opponent's representative
Yorquez Ramirez, Maria Isabel
Procter & Gamble Technical Centres Limited Whitley Road Longbenton
GB-Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9TS / GB
 02  25.04.2008  14.05.2008  ADMISSIBLE
Unilever N.V.
Weena 455
3013 AL Rotterdam / NL
Opponent's representative
Kan, Jacob Hendrik
Unilever Patent Group P. O. Box 137
3130 AC Vlaardingen / NL
Former [2008/25]
Opponent(s)01  25.04.2008  08.05.2008  ADMISSIBLE
The Procter & Gamble Company
One Procter & Gamble Plaza
Cincinatti, Ohio 45202 / US
Opponent's representative
Yorquez Ramirez, Maria Isabel
Procter & Gamble Technical Centres Limited Whitley Road Longbenton
GB-Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9TS / GB
 02  25.04.2008  14.05.2008  ADMISSIBLE
Unilever N.V.
Weena 455
NL-3013 AL Rotterdam / NL
Opponent's representative
Kan, Jacob Hendrik
Unilever N.V. Patent Division P.O. Box 137
NL-3130 AC Vlaardingen / NL
Former [2008/23]
Opponent(s)01  25.04.2008   
The Procter & Gamble Company
One Procter & Gamble Plaza
Cincinatti, Ohio 45202 / US
Opponent's representative
Yorquez Ramirez, Maria Isabel
Procter & Gamble Technical Centres Limited Whitley Road Longbenton
GB-Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9TS / GB
30.05.2008Invitation to proprietor to file observations on the notice of opposition
13.12.2008Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition
09.06.2010Date of oral proceedings
17.01.2011Despatch of minutes of oral proceedings
06.07.2015Despatch of interlocutory decision in opposition
16.07.2015Legal effect of interlocutory decision in opposition
30.11.2015Despatch of communication that the patent will be maintained as amended
08.08.2016Despatch of communication that the patent will be revoked
18.08.2016Legal effect of revocation of patent [2016/51]
Appeal following opposition08.02.2011Appeal received No.  T0378/11
27.05.2011Statement of grounds filed
22.10.2012Result of appeal procedure: maintenance in amended form
14.03.2011Appeal received No.  T0378/11
26.05.2011Statement of grounds filed
22.10.2012Result of appeal procedure: maintenance in amended form
22.10.2012Date of oral proceedings
02.11.2012Minutes of the oral proceedings despatched
Fees paidRenewal fee
29.03.2006Renewal fee patent year 03
28.03.2007Renewal fee patent year 04
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipAT25.07.2007
BE25.07.2007
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Cited inInternational search[DX]EP0653485  (UNILEVER NV [NL], et al) [DX] 1,3-13,15* page 5, lines 24-47; examples 12-14; claim - *;
 [X]EP1126070  (PROCTER & GAMBLE [US]) [X] 1,3-13,15 * paragraphs [0016] , [0172] , [0173]; example -; claim - *
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