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An Array Of Absorbent Articles Having Functional Enhancement Indicators

Patent No. EP1827343 (titled "An Array Of Absorbent Articles Having Functional Enhancement Indicators") was filed by The Procter And Gamble on Dec 14, 2005. The application was issued on Jun 26, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ESSITY HYGIENE AND HEALTH AKTIEBOLAG	Jun 2, 2016	ZACCO SWEDEN

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

May 31, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 31, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 27, 2024
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
May 27, 2024
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 17, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 17, 2024
French translation of claims
May 17, 2024
German translation of the claims
May 16, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2024
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Feb 29, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
Feb 29, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 29, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 23, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 18, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 18, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 18, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2023
Means of redress
Jul 18, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 18, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 8, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 8, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Oct 14, 2022
Description
Oct 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jun 7, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 7, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jun 7, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jan 4, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jan 4, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 4, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 7, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 7, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 2, 2021
Claims
Dec 2, 2021
Claims
Dec 2, 2021
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Nov 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Oct 29, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Oct 25, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 18, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 8, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 8, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 23, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 13, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Aug 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Aug 3, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Aug 3, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 3, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 14, 2019
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Mar 19, 2019
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Nov 19, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 2, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 6, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 2, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 2, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 2, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 2, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 2, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 2, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 2, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 2, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 2, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 2, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 2, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 2, 2018
Claims
Jul 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jul 2, 2018
Reply to appeal
Apr 26, 2018
Request for change of name -opponent
Mar 2, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 20, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Feb 15, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Feb 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Dec 21, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 18, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Dec 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2017
Notice of appeal
Nov 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 18, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 18, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 18, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 18, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 18, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 18, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 18, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 18, 2017
Means of redress
Oct 18, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 18, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2017
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 25, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 25, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 25, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2017
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jan 23, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 23, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 23, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 23, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jan 23, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 23, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2016
Claims
Nov 17, 2016
Claims
Nov 17, 2016
Claims
Nov 17, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 7, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 7, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 8, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 2, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 6, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 21, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 21, 2015
French translation of claims
Jul 21, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jul 21, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
May 15, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 15, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 15, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 15, 2015
Text intended for grant
Apr 30, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Apr 30, 2014
Claims
Apr 30, 2014
Description
Apr 30, 2014
Description
Apr 30, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 5, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 27, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 29, 2013
Annex to the communication
Nov 29, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 7, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Feb 13, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 12, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 7, 2013
Claims
Feb 7, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 6, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 27, 2012
Annex to the communication
Sep 27, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 30, 2009
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Sep 11, 2009
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 2, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Aug 31, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Sep 15, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Aug 21, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Aug 21, 2008
International publication of the international search report
Jul 28, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 12, 2008
Reply by International Bureau
May 8, 2008
Reply by International Bureau
Sep 15, 2007
Letter concerning the inventor
Sep 11, 2007
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Sep 11, 2007
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 5, 2007
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Sep 3, 2007
Reply by International Bureau
Aug 21, 2007
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Aug 20, 2007
Request for change of representative
Aug 8, 2007
Letter which had not been notified
Aug 8, 2007
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 14, 2007
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jun 14, 2007
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 27, 2007
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 10, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 22, 2006
Published international application - A2

EP1827343

THE PROCTER AND GAMBLE

Application Number: EP05854240A
Filing Date: Dec 14, 2005
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 24, 2024
Publication Date: Jun 26, 2024
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