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Meltfusion Bonded Absorbent Structure Comprising Fibres And Superabsorbent Particles And Method For Manufacturing Such Structure - EP2872096

The patent EP2872096 was granted to Concepts FOR Success CS EK on Feb 28, 2018. The application was filed on Jun 28, 2013 under application number EP13734372A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2872096

CONCEPTS FOR SUCCESS CS EK

Application Number: EP13734372A
Filing Date: Jun 28, 2013
Status: Opposition Rejected; Dec 31, 2021
Publication Date: Feb 28, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE	Nov 27, 2018	P&G PATENT GERMANY	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (6) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2002159533
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JPH06190001
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2001006089
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2012042055
OPPOSITION	US5994614
OPPOSITION	WO2012042055

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

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Dec 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 17, 2021
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
OPPO
Dec 17, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Dec 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 2, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Dec 2, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Nov 29, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Aug 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 18, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Aug 18, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Aug 18, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Aug 18, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Aug 18, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Aug 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 18, 2021
Means of redress
OPPO
Aug 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Aug 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Aug 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Aug 18, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 18, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Aug 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jun 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 9, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 8, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jun 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 2, 2021
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 5, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Oct 5, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Oct 5, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Oct 5, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 5, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 5, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 12, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
May 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
May 6, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
May 6, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
OPPO
Apr 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 28, 2020
Authorisation
OPPO
Apr 28, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Apr 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 27, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 24, 2020
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
OPPO
Apr 24, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Apr 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 23, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 23, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 20, 2020
Authorisation
OPPO
Apr 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 20, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
OPPO
Mar 25, 2020
Invitation to file an authorisation
OPPO
Mar 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 13, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Dec 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 27, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Sep 10, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 10, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 31, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 31, 2019
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Jul 24, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
OPPO
Apr 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 15, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Dec 13, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Dec 13, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Dec 7, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Nov 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 27, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 27, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Mar 16, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Feb 1, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2018
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Sep 7, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Sep 7, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Sep 7, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Sep 7, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Sep 7, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Mar 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Mar 23, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Mar 23, 2017
Claims
Search/Exam
Mar 23, 2017
Description
Search/Exam
Mar 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Mar 23, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 1, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Dec 1, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Nov 25, 2016
Examination started
Search/Exam
Apr 22, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Apr 8, 2015
Transmission of a document (International preliminary examination report)
Search/Exam
Mar 31, 2015
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Mar 31, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 25, 2015
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Search/Exam
Mar 25, 2015
Request for correction of obvious mistakes allowed
Search/Exam
Jan 27, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jan 27, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Jan 27, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Jan 27, 2015
Annex
Search/Exam
Jan 27, 2015
Annex
Search/Exam
Jan 27, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jan 12, 2015
Comments on Written Opinion of ISA
Search/Exam
Jan 12, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Nov 7, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Jan 21, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Jan 21, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Jan 21, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Jan 3, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jan 3, 2014
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Oct 2, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Oct 2, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Oct 2, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Jun 28, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Jun 28, 2013
Abstract
PCTRO
Jun 28, 2013
Claims
PCTRO
Jun 28, 2013
Description
PCTRO
Jun 28, 2013
Drawings
PCTRO
Jun 28, 2013
Submission concerning representation
PCTRO
Jun 28, 2013
Submission concerning representation
PCTRO