Absorbent Bodies For Applying To Skin And Mucusa Surfaces

Patent No. EP1411874 (titled "Absorbent Bodies For Applying To Skin And Mucusa Surfaces") was filed by BSN Medical on Nov 30, 2000. The application was issued on Nov 20, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SCHMITT-NILSON, GERHARD, /WAIBEL, STEFAN	Jan 13, 2017	SCHMITT NILSON SCHRAUD WAIBEL WOHLFROM PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB

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.

Date
Description

Oct 24, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 24, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 18, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2019
English translation of the claims
Oct 14, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 14, 2019
French translation of claims
Oct 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Sep 4, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Aug 7, 2019
Refund of fees
Aug 6, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 30, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 25, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 25, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jul 24, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 7, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 31, 2019
Processing of an appeal
May 29, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 29, 2019
Notice of appeal
May 29, 2019
Notice of appeal
Mar 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 19, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 19, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 19, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 19, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 19, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 19, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 19, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 19, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 19, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 19, 2019
Means of redress
Mar 19, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 19, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 19, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 19, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Jan 17, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Dec 21, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 21, 2018
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Dec 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 20, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 20, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 20, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 20, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 20, 2018
Claims
Dec 20, 2018
Claims
Dec 20, 2018
Claims
Dec 20, 2018
Claims
Dec 20, 2018
Claims
Dec 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2018
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Dec 18, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 14, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Nov 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2018
Claims
Nov 15, 2018
Claims
Nov 15, 2018
Claims
Nov 15, 2018
Claims
Nov 15, 2018
Claims
Nov 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 14, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 15, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 15, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 15, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 15, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2018
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Feb 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Nov 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 21, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 21, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 20, 2017
Claims
Jun 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 20, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jun 20, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2017
Communication of amended entries
May 12, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Feb 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 22, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 14, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 23, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 13, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 13, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 13, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 13, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 21, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 21, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 21, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 21, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 17, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 16, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Apr 13, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 24, 2016
General authorisation
Mar 17, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 3, 2016
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Jan 20, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 4, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 4, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 29, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 29, 2015
English translation of the claims
Dec 29, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 29, 2015
French translation of claims
Dec 29, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2015
Matter concerning the application
Dec 17, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 15, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Dec 15, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Dec 11, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Dec 9, 2015
Observations by third parties
Dec 9, 2015
Observations by third parties
Dec 4, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 2, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 2, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 2, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 2, 2015
Text intended for grant
Aug 19, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 23, 2015
Matter concerning the application
Jul 9, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 9, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 9, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 9, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 9, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 9, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 9, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 9, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 9, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 9, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 9, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Apr 22, 2015
Decision to allow further processing
Apr 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 10, 2015
Claims
Apr 10, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 10, 2015
Request for further processing
Feb 10, 2015
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Nov 17, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 12, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 29, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 26, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jul 3, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jul 3, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 30, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jun 30, 2014
Consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 30, 2014
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 26, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Jun 26, 2014
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jun 20, 2014
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 20, 2014
Observations by third parties
Jun 13, 2014
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 12, 2014
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Jun 11, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2014
Claims
Jun 11, 2014
Description
Jun 11, 2014
Drawings
Jun 11, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 11, 2014
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 10, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 10, 2014
Claims
Jun 10, 2014
Description
Jun 10, 2014
Drawings
Jun 10, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 10, 2014
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 5, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jun 5, 2014
Consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 5, 2014
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
May 16, 2014
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
May 15, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 15, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
May 15, 2014
Claims
May 15, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
May 15, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
May 15, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
May 15, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
May 15, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
May 15, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
May 15, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
May 15, 2014
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Jul 16, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Jun 14, 2013
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2013
Advice of delivery
Jun 13, 2013
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 13, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jun 13, 2013
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2013
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 16, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jan 11, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Dec 3, 2012
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Oct 29, 2012
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Oct 23, 2012
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Sep 28, 2010
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Sep 28, 2010
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations
Sep 28, 2010
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Sep 24, 2010
Observations by third parties
Sep 24, 2010
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 23, 2010
Observations by third parties
Jan 28, 2010
Decision to allow further processing
Jan 20, 2010
Claims
Jan 20, 2010
Claims
Jan 20, 2010
Request for further processing
Jan 18, 2010
Claims
Jan 18, 2010
Claims
Jan 18, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 18, 2010
Request for further processing
Nov 25, 2009
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Aug 13, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 7, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 9, 2009
Annex to the communication
Apr 9, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 13, 2009
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Nov 12, 2008
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Aug 22, 2008
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Aug 13, 2008
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Apr 23, 2008
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 10, 2008
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 8, 2007
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 10, 2007
Claims
Aug 10, 2007
Claims
Aug 10, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 13, 2007
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 4, 2007
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 31, 2007
Annex to the communication
Jan 31, 2007
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 11, 2007
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Jan 11, 2007
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Dec 28, 2006
Observations by third parties
Dec 28, 2006
Patent document filed by a Third party
Dec 22, 2006
Observations by third parties
Dec 22, 2006
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Nov 10, 2006
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 20, 2006
Claims
Jun 20, 2006
Matter concerning the application
Jun 20, 2006
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 16, 2006
Claims
Jun 16, 2006
Matter concerning the application
Jun 16, 2006
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 13, 2006
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 6, 2006
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 7, 2005
Annex to the communication
Dec 7, 2005
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 17, 2004
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 11, 2003
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2003
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 27, 2003
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Feb 14, 2003
Deficiencies in designation of inventor
Jan 8, 2003
Claims
Jan 8, 2003
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 29, 2002
Matter concerning the application
Nov 11, 2002
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-entry into European phase)
May 29, 2002
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
May 29, 2002
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Apr 19, 2002
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Apr 19, 2002
International preliminary examination report
Apr 19, 2002
International preliminary examination report
Apr 19, 2002
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Apr 19, 2002
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Apr 19, 2002
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Apr 19, 2002
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Apr 19, 2002
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Apr 19, 2002
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jan 21, 2002
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jan 21, 2002
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jan 21, 2002
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Jan 18, 2002
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jan 18, 2002
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jan 18, 2002
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Oct 15, 2001
Written opinion
Oct 15, 2001
Written opinion - free text sheet
Oct 15, 2001
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Aug 27, 2001
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Aug 27, 2001
Notification of receipt of demand
Aug 22, 2001
Priority document
Aug 17, 2001
PCT demand form
Aug 3, 2001
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 26, 2001
Copy of the international search report
Jul 26, 2001
Published international application - A1
Jan 9, 2001
Abstract
Jan 9, 2001
Claims
Jan 9, 2001
Description
Jan 9, 2001
Drawings

EP1411874

BSN MEDICAL

Application Number: EP00977599A
Filing Date: Nov 30, 2000
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 18, 2019
Publication Date: Nov 20, 2019
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Absorbent Bodies For Applying To Skin And Mucusa Surfaces

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