1. Relevant extract of EPO Examination Report

EPO Patent Examiner(s) took cognizance of TKDL references. Extract of examination report is reproduced below:

“In some cases, this teaching was even present in documents reflecting traditional knowledge. Concerning pomegranate, reference is made to documents D22-D23, D27-D29 and concerning grape seeds extracts reference is made to documents D24, D25, D26. For the other additional ingredients reference is made to the documents cited in the earlier communications.”

Full examination report can be referred at EP2415469-III.pdf

2. Outcomes of Examination Report.

As the outcome of TKDL references and other documents cited in examination report, Examination of the application is under progress and reply from the Applicant M/s Krempin, David W. / United States is still awaited.