Absorptive Article

Patent No. EP1813239 (titled "Absorptive Article") was filed by Daio Paper on Sep 30, 2004. The application was issued on Aug 30, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KIMBERLY CLARK WORLDWIDE	Feb 6, 2015	DAVIES

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

Aug 3, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 3, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 28, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 20, 2017
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 20, 2017
French translation of claims
Jul 20, 2017
German translation of the claims
Apr 18, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
Apr 18, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 18, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 6, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 29, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 23, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 23, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 23, 2016
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 23, 2016
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 23, 2016
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 23, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 23, 2016
Means of redress
Dec 23, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 23, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 23, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 23, 2016
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2016
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Dec 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2016
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Nov 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 11, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 17, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 9, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 9, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 6, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 2, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 2, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 2, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 2, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2015
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 25, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2015
Letter which had not been notified
Aug 4, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jul 24, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 17, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 17, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 20, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 16, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 16, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 6, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 7, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 10, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 21, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 21, 2014
French translation of claims
Mar 21, 2014
German translation of the claims
Mar 21, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 12, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 12, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 12, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 12, 2013
Text intended for grant
Jun 14, 2013
Description
Jun 14, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 27, 2013
Annex to the communication
Feb 27, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 10, 2012
Claims
Aug 10, 2012
Claims
Aug 10, 2012
Description
Aug 10, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 3, 2012
Annex to the communication
Apr 3, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 9, 2011
Maintenance of the application
Nov 8, 2011
Maintenance of the application
Aug 29, 2011
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Aug 10, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Aug 10, 2011
Supplementary European search report
Jun 16, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Sep 3, 2008
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Jul 4, 2007
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jun 14, 2007
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Apr 18, 2007
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 3, 2007
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 27, 2007
Abstract
Mar 27, 2007
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Mar 27, 2007
Claims
Mar 27, 2007
Description
Mar 27, 2007
Drawings
Mar 27, 2007
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 16, 2007
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 13, 2006
Copy of the international search report
Apr 13, 2006
Copy of the translated international search report
Apr 13, 2006
Published international application - A1

EP1813239

DAIO PAPER

Application Number: EP04788416A
Filing Date: Sep 30, 2004
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 28, 2017
Publication Date: Aug 30, 2017
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