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Absorbent Polymer Structure Provided With An Improved Retention Capacity And Permeability

Patent No. EP1563002 (titled "Absorbent Polymer Structure Provided With An Improved Retention Capacity And Permeability") was filed by Evonik Degussa on Oct 24, 2003. The application was issued on Dec 13, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NIPPON SHOKUBAI	Apr 16, 2015	HENKEL

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Dec 11, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Nov 21, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Nov 16, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 16, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 10, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 9, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Oct 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2017
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Oct 30, 2017
English translation of the claims
Oct 30, 2017
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 30, 2017
French translation of claims
Oct 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 2, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Sep 15, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
Sep 15, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Sep 15, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
Aug 30, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
May 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 16, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 16, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 16, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 16, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 16, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 16, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 16, 2017
Means of redress
May 16, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 16, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 16, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 16, 2017
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
May 16, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 16, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 23, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 23, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 23, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 23, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 23, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 24, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 24, 2016
Claims
Nov 24, 2016
Claims
Nov 24, 2016
Description
Nov 24, 2016
Description
Nov 24, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 11, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 7, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 6, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 6, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 6, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 6, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 7, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 7, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 7, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 7, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 7, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 11, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 29, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Sep 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
May 26, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 26, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 26, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 6, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 6, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
May 6, 2015
Non-scannable object
Apr 23, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 22, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 17, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Apr 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 16, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 16, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 20, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 3, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2014
English translation of the claims
Jun 3, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 3, 2014
French translation of claims
Jun 3, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 11, 2014
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 11, 2014
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 11, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 11, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 11, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 11, 2014
Text intended for grant
Nov 28, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Nov 28, 2013
Description
Nov 28, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 30, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2013
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 30, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jul 29, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 23, 2013
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 18, 2013
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Jul 10, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 10, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 10, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 10, 2013
Claims
Jul 10, 2013
Claims
Jul 10, 2013
Claims
Jul 10, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jul 10, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jul 10, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jul 10, 2013
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2013
Advice of delivery
Apr 23, 2013
Advice of delivery
Apr 22, 2013
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 22, 2013
Annex to the communication
Apr 22, 2013
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 15, 2013
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Mar 19, 2013
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2013
Advice of delivery
Mar 14, 2013
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 14, 2013
Annex to the communication
Mar 14, 2013
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 28, 2013
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 12, 2012
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 6, 2012
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 1, 2012
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 21, 2010
Claims
May 21, 2010
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
May 21, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 19, 2010
Claims
May 19, 2010
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
May 19, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 12, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 10, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 9, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 9, 2009
Annex to the communication
Nov 9, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 10, 2009
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Aug 10, 2009
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Jul 22, 2009
Request for change of representative
May 29, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 26, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 14, 2009
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Mar 23, 2009
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Mar 20, 2009
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 18, 2009
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 18, 2009
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Mar 16, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 14, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 13, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 11, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 5, 2009
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 27, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Feb 25, 2009
Indication of deficiencies in a request for entry of a change in personal particulars and invitation to correct them
Feb 11, 2009
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 11, 2009
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 11, 2009
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 5, 2009
Letter concerning the inventor
Nov 20, 2008
Annex to the communication
Nov 20, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 18, 2008
Reply from applicant/patentee regarding third party observations
Jun 13, 2008
Reply from applicant/patentee regarding third party observations
Mar 17, 2008
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Mar 17, 2008
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Mar 6, 2008
Observations by third parties
Mar 6, 2008
Patent document filed by a Third party
Mar 6, 2008
Patent document filed by a Third party
Mar 6, 2008
Patent document filed by a Third party
Mar 6, 2008
Patent document filed by a Third party
Mar 6, 2008
Patent document filed by a Third party
Mar 6, 2008
Patent document filed by a Third party
Mar 6, 2008
Patent document filed by a Third party
Oct 24, 2007
Claims
Oct 24, 2007
Claims
Oct 24, 2007
Claims
Oct 24, 2007
Claims
Oct 24, 2007
Claims
Oct 24, 2007
Claims
Oct 24, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 19, 2007
Claims
Oct 19, 2007
Claims
Oct 19, 2007
Claims
Oct 19, 2007
Claims
Oct 19, 2007
Claims
Oct 19, 2007
Claims
Oct 19, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 1, 2007
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 26, 2007
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 15, 2007
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 11, 2007
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 12, 2007
Annex to the communication
Feb 12, 2007
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 29, 2007
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jan 19, 2007
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jan 12, 2007
Letter concerning the inventor
Nov 14, 2006
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Nov 6, 2006
Letter which had not been notified
Jul 6, 2005
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jul 6, 2005
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 23, 2005
Note on telephone consultation
Jun 17, 2005
Notification of withdrawal of priority claim
May 20, 2005
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 22, 2005
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Apr 22, 2005
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Apr 15, 2005
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Mar 11, 2005
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 16, 2005
Notification of the recording of a change
Oct 6, 2004
International preliminary examination report
Oct 6, 2004
International preliminary examination report
Oct 6, 2004
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Oct 6, 2004
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Oct 6, 2004
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Oct 6, 2004
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Oct 6, 2004
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Oct 6, 2004
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Oct 1, 2004
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Aug 20, 2004
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/409
Jul 16, 2004
International preliminary examination report
Jul 16, 2004
International preliminary examination report
Jul 16, 2004
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jul 16, 2004
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jul 16, 2004
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jul 16, 2004
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jul 16, 2004
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jul 16, 2004
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jun 11, 2004
Written opinion
Jun 11, 2004
Written opinion - free text sheet
Jun 11, 2004
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Jun 3, 2004
Copy of the international search report
Jun 3, 2004
International publication of the international search report
May 28, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 28, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 11, 2004
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
May 11, 2004
Notification of receipt of demand
May 6, 2004
Published international application - A2
Apr 29, 2004
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Apr 29, 2004
PCT demand form
Feb 18, 2004
Abstract
Feb 18, 2004
Claims
Feb 18, 2004
Description
Oct 24, 2003
General authorisation

EP1563002

EVONIK DEGUSSA

Application Number: EP03809325A
Filing Date: Oct 24, 2003
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Nov 10, 2017
Publication Date: Dec 13, 2017
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