Method Of Manufacturing Thermoplastic Resin Foam Particle

Patent No. EP1666222 (titled "Method Of Manufacturing Thermoplastic Resin Foam Particle") was filed by Sekisui Plastics on Sep 8, 2004. The application was issued on Feb 25, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GALA INDUSTRIES	Nov 25, 2015	THOMA
NORDSON	Nov 25, 2015	EISENFUHR SPEISER

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Oct 13, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Oct 13, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 13, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 10, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 1, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 29, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 29, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 29, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 29, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 29, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 29, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 29, 2022
Means of redress
Jun 29, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 29, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 29, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 29, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 29, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 29, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 15, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2022
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Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 14, 2022
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Apr 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 14, 2022
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Apr 14, 2022
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Apr 14, 2022
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Apr 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 1, 2021
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Oct 1, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2021
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Oct 1, 2021
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Oct 1, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 1, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 1, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 27, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jul 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2021
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Jul 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 16, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2021
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Jul 16, 2021
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Jul 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 16, 2021
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Jul 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Apr 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 29, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 29, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 29, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 29, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 29, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 29, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 29, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 29, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 24, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 23, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 26, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 26, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 26, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 17, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 17, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 17, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 17, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 6, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 6, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 6, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 6, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 21, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2017
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
May 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 31, 2017
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May 31, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 31, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 31, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 23, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 23, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 28, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 28, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 28, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 18, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
May 9, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Jan 18, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 18, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 18, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 15, 2016
Request concerning representative opponent
Jan 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 9, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 9, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 3, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 3, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 3, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 3, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
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Dec 3, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2015
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Dec 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 25, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 25, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 25, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 25, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 25, 2015
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Notice of opposition
Nov 25, 2015
Notice of opposition
Nov 25, 2015
Notice of opposition
Nov 25, 2015
Notice of opposition
Nov 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 25, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 25, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 29, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 13, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 13, 2015
French translation of claims
Jan 13, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jan 13, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 7, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 7, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 7, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 7, 2014
Text intended for grant
Sep 26, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Nov 20, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 20, 2012
Amended description with annotations
Nov 20, 2012
Claims
Nov 20, 2012
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Nov 20, 2012
Description
Nov 20, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 13, 2012
Annex to the communication
Jul 13, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 5, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2011
Amended description with annotations
Oct 5, 2011
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Cover sheet for fax transmission
Oct 5, 2011
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Oct 5, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 26, 2011
Annex to the communication
May 26, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 15, 2010
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 9, 2010
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Nov 25, 2009
Maintenance of the application
Oct 13, 2009
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Sep 24, 2009
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 24, 2009
Supplementary European search report
May 10, 2006
Notification of forthcoming publication
May 3, 2006
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 25, 2006
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Apr 10, 2006
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 20, 2006
Abstract
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Mar 20, 2006
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Mar 20, 2006
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 3, 2006
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Apr 20, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 31, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Mar 31, 2005
Copy of the translated international search report
Mar 31, 2005
International publication pamphlet

EP1666222

SEKISUI PLASTICS

Application Number: EP04787745A
Filing Date: Sep 8, 2004
Status: Opposition Rejected; Oct 14, 2022
Publication Date: Feb 25, 2015
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Method Of Manufacturing Thermoplastic Resin Foam Particle

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