Absorbent Article Having A Functional Enhancement Indicator

Patent No. EP1833447 (titled "Absorbent Article Having A Functional Enhancement Indicator") was filed by The Procter And Gamble on Dec 14, 2005. The application was issued on Oct 25, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ESSITY HYGIENE AND HEALTH AKTIEBOLAG	May 3, 2016	ZACCO SWEDEN

Dossier Documents

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Sep 28, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 28, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 22, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2023
French translation of claims
Sep 15, 2023
German translation of the claims
Sep 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 29, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2023
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jun 29, 2023
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 26, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2023
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jun 9, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Jun 9, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 9, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Jun 5, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 22, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 22, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2023
Means of redress
Feb 22, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 22, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 27, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 27, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Aug 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Aug 26, 2022
Description
Aug 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
May 13, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 13, 2022
Communication of amended entries
May 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items (CDR)
May 3, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Apr 19, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Apr 19, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Dec 3, 2021
Refund of fees
Oct 20, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Oct 20, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 20, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Sep 10, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 10, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 7, 2021
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Aug 16, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Aug 16, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jul 7, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 7, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 2, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 2, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 2, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 2, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 2, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 2, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Jul 2, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Jul 2, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Jul 2, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Jul 2, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Jul 2, 2021
Claims
Jul 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 2, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 12, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 12, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 31, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 31, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 26, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 20, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Nov 19, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 2, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 23, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 17, 2018
Claims
Jul 17, 2018
Claims
Jul 17, 2018
Claims
Jul 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 17, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jul 17, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jul 11, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 6, 2018
Reply to appeal
Apr 26, 2018
Request for change of name -opponent
Mar 7, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 7, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 1, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 1, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Mar 1, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Mar 1, 2018
Claims
Mar 1, 2018
Claims
Mar 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 1, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 15, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 15, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 5, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 2, 2018
Notice of appeal
Dec 22, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 19, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Dec 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2017
Notice of appeal
Nov 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 23, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 23, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 23, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 23, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 23, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 23, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 23, 2017
Means of redress
Oct 23, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 23, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 31, 2017
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jan 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
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
Jan 16, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2016
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Nov 2, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 26, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 19, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 19, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 19, 2016
Claims
Oct 19, 2016
Claims
Oct 19, 2016
Claims
Oct 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 19, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 9, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 9, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 12, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 3, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 3, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 3, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Aug 5, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 9, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 22, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 22, 2015
French translation of claims
Jun 22, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jun 22, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 22, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 25, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 25, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 25, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 25, 2015
Text intended for grant
Nov 7, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Aug 2, 2013
Decision to allow further processing
Jul 29, 2013
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jul 29, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 19, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 19, 2013
Claims
Jul 19, 2013
Description
Jul 19, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 19, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 19, 2013
Request for further processing
Jul 18, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2013
Claims
Jul 18, 2013
Description
Jul 18, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 18, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 18, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 18, 2013
Request for further processing
Jul 11, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 28, 2013
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Dec 10, 2012
Annex to the communication
Dec 10, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 15, 2010
Decision to allow further processing
Jan 30, 2010
Claims
Jan 30, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 30, 2010
Request for further processing
Jan 28, 2010
Claims
Jan 28, 2010
Claims
Jan 28, 2010
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jan 28, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 28, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 28, 2010
Request for further processing
Jan 28, 2010
Request for further processing
Nov 20, 2009
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Sep 11, 2009
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 2, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Aug 31, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Aug 4, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 29, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 28, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 7, 2009
Annex to the communication
Apr 7, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 17, 2008
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 6, 2008
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Sep 10, 2007
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 30, 2007
Submission concerning representation
Aug 22, 2007
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 18, 2007
Submission concerning representation
Aug 16, 2007
Letter which had not been notified
Aug 3, 2007
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jul 4, 2007
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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
Copy of the international search report
Jun 22, 2006
Published international application - A1

EP1833447

THE PROCTER AND GAMBLE

Application Number: EP05854241A
Filing Date: Dec 14, 2005
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 22, 2023
Publication Date: Oct 25, 2023
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