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EP2761080

Application Number: EP12766412A
Filing Date: Sep 19, 2012
Status: Revoked; Mar 6, 2020
Grant Date: May 17, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents
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The patent EP2761080B1 was granted to Voith Patent on May 17, 2017 following the initial filing on Sep 19, 2012 under the application number EP12766412A . The current legal status of the patent is Revoked.

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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	Opposition Status
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VALMET AUTOMATION	Feb 16, 2018	ADMISSIBLE
KIMBERLY CLARK WORLDWIDE	Feb 15, 2018	ADMISSIBLE

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent’s prosecution history, including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices. These documents are crucial for understanding the patent’s legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination. It also includes the oppositions documents filed against the patent.

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Mar 9, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Mar 9, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Mar 9, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
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Mar 4, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
OPPO
Jan 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 14, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 21, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Nov 21, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Nov 21, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
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Nov 21, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Nov 21, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Nov 21, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Nov 21, 2019
Means of redress
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Nov 21, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Nov 21, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Nov 21, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Nov 21, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Nov 21, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Oct 30, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
OPPO
Oct 24, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 22, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
OPPO
Sep 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 17, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Sep 17, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Sep 17, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 17, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 17, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
OPPO
Sep 17, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Sep 17, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Aug 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 22, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Aug 22, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Aug 22, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 16, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 7, 2019
Submission concerning representation
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Dec 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 4, 2018
Communication about missing advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 2, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Oct 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 22, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Oct 22, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 22, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
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Oct 22, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 22, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 22, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Sep 27, 2018
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
OPPO
Sep 24, 2018
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
OPPO
Sep 24, 2018
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
OPPO
Aug 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 30, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jun 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 15, 2018
Claims
OPPO
Jun 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 15, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
May 17, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 19, 2018
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
OPPO
Apr 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 16, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
OPPO
Feb 28, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Feb 28, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Feb 28, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Feb 23, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Feb 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 16, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Feb 16, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Feb 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 15, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Feb 15, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Feb 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Feb 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Feb 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 15, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
May 18, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Apr 21, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Apr 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 7, 2017
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Apr 7, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Apr 7, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Apr 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Dec 14, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Dec 14, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Dec 14, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Dec 14, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Dec 14, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Nov 21, 2016
Examination started
Search/Exam
Dec 9, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Search/Exam
Dec 5, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Search/Exam
Jan 20, 2015
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2015
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Search/Exam
Nov 11, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 11, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 11, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Nov 11, 2014
Claims
Search/Exam
Nov 11, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jul 9, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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May 14, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
May 9, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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May 9, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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May 9, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 14, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Feb 25, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Feb 25, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Feb 7, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
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Apr 23, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Apr 4, 2013
Copy of the international search report
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Apr 4, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Apr 4, 2013
Published international application - A1
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Jan 2, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
PCTRO
Jan 2, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
PCTRO
Jan 2, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
PCTISA
Jan 2, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
PCTISA
Dec 18, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Dec 18, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Dec 18, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Sep 19, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Sep 19, 2012
Abstract
PCTRO
Sep 19, 2012
Claims
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Sep 19, 2012
Description
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Sep 19, 2012
Drawings
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