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Highly Refined Fiber Mass, Process Of Their Manufacture And Products Containing The Fibers

Patent No. EP1560975 (titled "Highly Refined Fiber Mass, Process Of Their Manufacture And Products Containing The Fibers") was filed by Fiberstar on Nov 6, 2003. The application was issued on Sep 16, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
UNILEVER UNILEVER	Jun 16, 2016	VAN BENTHUM
HERBSTREITH & FOX KG PEKTIN-FABRIKEN	Jun 15, 2016	ROTH, SEBASTIAN

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May 29, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
May 29, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
May 29, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
May 24, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Apr 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 14, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 14, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 14, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 14, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 14, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 14, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Feb 14, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 14, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 14, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 14, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 14, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 14, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 14, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 11, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 11, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 11, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 11, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 11, 2017
Claims
Aug 11, 2017
Claims
Aug 11, 2017
Claims
Aug 11, 2017
Claims
Aug 11, 2017
Claims
Aug 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 15, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 15, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 2, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Apr 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 18, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Apr 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 7, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 7, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 7, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 1, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 1, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 1, 2017
Claims
Feb 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Nov 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 22, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 22, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 22, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 22, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 22, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 15, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 20, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 10, 2015
French translation of claims
Aug 10, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jun 2, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 2, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 2, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 2, 2015
Text intended for grant
Dec 11, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2013
Claims
Dec 11, 2013
Description
Dec 11, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 5, 2013
Annex to the communication
Aug 5, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 28, 2012
Refund of fees
Oct 10, 2012
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 26, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2012
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 26, 2012
Authorisation
Sep 26, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2012
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Sep 19, 2012
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Sep 19, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 27, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 9, 2012
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 28, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
Nov 3, 2011
Decision to allow further processing
Oct 19, 2011
Description
Oct 19, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 19, 2011
Request for further processing
Oct 18, 2011
Description
Oct 18, 2011
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 18, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 18, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 18, 2011
Request for further processing
Aug 9, 2011
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
May 3, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 28, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 27, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 21, 2010
Annex to the communication
Dec 21, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 7, 2010
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Nov 29, 2010
General enquiry
Nov 29, 2007
Submission concerning representation
Oct 11, 2007
Claims
Oct 11, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 10, 2007
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 7, 2007
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 6, 2007
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 24, 2007
Annex to the communication
Apr 24, 2007
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 14, 2005
Matter concerning the application
Jun 29, 2005
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 28, 2005
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
May 30, 2005
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 30, 2005
Amendments received before examination
Apr 18, 2005
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 18, 2005
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 4, 2005
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 8, 2004
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Aug 5, 2004
Copy of the international search report
Aug 5, 2004
International publication of the international search report
Jun 21, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 27, 2004
Published international application - A2
Jan 19, 2004
Abstract
Jan 19, 2004
Claims
Jan 19, 2004
Description
Jan 19, 2004
Drawings
Jan 19, 2004
Submission concerning representation

EP1560975

FIBERSTAR

Application Number: EP03783169A
Filing Date: Nov 6, 2003
Status: Revoked; May 25, 2018
Publication Date: Sep 16, 2015
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