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The patent EP3103649 was granted to Nippon Paper Industries on Jan 22, 2025. The application was filed on Mar 6, 2015 under application number EP15766003A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3103649

NIPPON PAPER INDUSTRIES

Application Number: EP15766003A
Filing Date: Mar 6, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Dec 20, 2024
Publication Date: Jan 22, 2025
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
SCHAEFER KALK	Oct 2, 2018	MAI BESIER	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (9) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2008194843
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2012076230
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JPH05162446
OPPOSITION	DE102008057270
OPPOSITION	EP1910281
OPPOSITION	JPH05162446
OPPOSITION	US5364610
OPPOSITION	WO2008006474
OPPOSITION	WO2014121788

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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Jan 7, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jan 7, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Dec 12, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 12, 2024
French translation of claims
OPPO
Dec 12, 2024
German translation of the claims
OPPO
Dec 12, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 25, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
OPPO
Oct 25, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
OPPO
Oct 23, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
OPPO
Oct 14, 2024
Refund of fees
Appeal
Oct 10, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Oct 10, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Oct 8, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Oct 7, 2024
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Appeal
Oct 7, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Oct 7, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Oct 4, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Oct 2, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Oct 2, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Oct 2, 2024
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Sep 26, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Sep 25, 2024
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Appeal
Sep 18, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Sep 18, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Sep 18, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Sep 18, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Sep 12, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 12, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Sep 12, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Appeal
Sep 10, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 10, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Sep 10, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Appeal
Aug 2, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jul 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jul 26, 2024
General enquiry
Appeal
Jul 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 13, 2023
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Dec 8, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Dec 8, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Dec 8, 2023
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Appeal
Dec 8, 2023
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Appeal
Dec 5, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Appeal
Oct 27, 2023
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Appeal
Apr 3, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Mar 28, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Mar 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Mar 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Mar 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Mar 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Mar 24, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Appeal
Mar 24, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Appeal
Mar 24, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Appeal
Mar 24, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Appeal
Mar 24, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Appeal
Mar 24, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Appeal
Mar 24, 2023
Description
Appeal
Mar 24, 2023
Description
Appeal
Mar 24, 2023
Description
Appeal
Mar 24, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Mar 24, 2023
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Nov 14, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Nov 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 9, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Appeal
Nov 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 9, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Sep 19, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Appeal
Sep 19, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Sep 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Sep 13, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Sep 12, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Appeal
Sep 12, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Sep 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Sep 7, 2022
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Jul 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 1, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 30, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 30, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Jun 30, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 30, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Jun 30, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 30, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Jun 30, 2022
Means of redress
OPPO
Jun 30, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jun 30, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jun 30, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Jun 30, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 30, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 30, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 30, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jun 30, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jun 30, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 8, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 8, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Nov 8, 2021
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 27, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 8, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 5, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 26, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 20, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Oct 20, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 30, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 15, 2020
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Sep 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 1, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
OPPO
Aug 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 13, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 11, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Sep 11, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 11, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 11, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
May 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 3, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Apr 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Apr 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Apr 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Apr 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Apr 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 11, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Apr 11, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Apr 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 11, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 11, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Apr 11, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 20, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Dec 20, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Dec 18, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Dec 18, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 17, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Dec 17, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 9, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Oct 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Oct 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Oct 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Oct 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Oct 4, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Oct 4, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Oct 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 2, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jan 26, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Dec 7, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2017
Information about intention to grant a patent
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Oct 30, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Search/Exam
Oct 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 12, 2017
Claims
Search/Exam
Oct 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Oct 12, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Search/Exam
Oct 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 11, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Oct 11, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Oct 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Oct 11, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Apr 24, 2017
Examination started
Search/Exam
Jan 25, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Search/Exam
Jan 25, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Search/Exam
Jan 25, 2017
Supplementary European search report
Search/Exam
Dec 14, 2016
Search started
Search/Exam
Nov 16, 2016
Notification of forthcoming publication
Search/Exam
Oct 21, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Oct 21, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Oct 21, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Oct 6, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Oct 6, 2016
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Sep 26, 2016
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Search/Exam
Sep 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Sep 14, 2016
Matter concerning the application
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Sep 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 9, 2016
Abstract
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Sep 9, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Sep 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Sep 9, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Sep 9, 2016
Description
Search/Exam
Sep 9, 2016
Drawings
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Sep 9, 2016
Matter concerning the application
Search/Exam
Sep 9, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
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Jul 29, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Oct 13, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Sep 24, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Sep 24, 2015
Copy of the translated international search report
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Sep 24, 2015
International publication pamphlet
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