Artificial Fibre For Use In An Artificial Grass Sport Field

Patent No. EP1846618 (titled "Artificial Fibre For Use In An Artificial Grass Sport Field") was filed by TEN Cate Thiolon on Feb 3, 2006. The application was issued on May 30, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MATTEX DUBAI	Mar 25, 2015	CPW

Dossier Documents

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May 4, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 4, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 27, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 18, 2018
Clean copy of claims in the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Apr 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Apr 17, 2018
French translation of claims
Apr 17, 2018
German translation of the claims
Apr 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 22, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Jan 22, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jan 22, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Jan 22, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 4, 2017
Refund of fees
Nov 27, 2017
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 27, 2017
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 22, 2017
Composition of the board (T)
Nov 22, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2017
Withdrawal of an appeal
Nov 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 16, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 16, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 16, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 16, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 16, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 16, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 16, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2017
Reply to appeal
Jul 7, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jul 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 19, 2017
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Jun 19, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 19, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 19, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2017
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
May 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 17, 2017
Processing of an appeal
May 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 16, 2017
Notice of appeal
Apr 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Apr 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2017
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
Mar 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 7, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 7, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 7, 2017
Documents for the maintenance of the patent as amended
Mar 7, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 7, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 7, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 7, 2017
Means of redress
Mar 7, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 7, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 7, 2017
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Mar 7, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 29, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 13, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 10, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 10, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 10, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 10, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 10, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 10, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 10, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 24, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 27, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Aug 21, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
May 8, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 8, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 30, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 25, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2015
Filing of a new opposition
Mar 25, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 5, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
May 20, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 20, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 20, 2014
French translation of claims
May 20, 2014
German translation of the claims
May 20, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2014
Refund of fees
Jan 17, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 17, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 17, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 17, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jan 7, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Dec 20, 2013
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Dec 20, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 30, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 30, 2013
Claims
Oct 30, 2013
Description
Oct 30, 2013
Drawings
Oct 30, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2013
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Oct 28, 2013
Invitation to file an authorisation
Oct 21, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 1, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 13, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 26, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 26, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 26, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 26, 2013
Text intended for grant
May 29, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 22, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 22, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 22, 2012
Claims
Oct 22, 2012
Claims
Oct 22, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 21, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 16, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 10, 2012
Annex to the communication
Apr 10, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 20, 2010
Claims
Dec 20, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 17, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 8, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 6, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 4, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 8, 2010
Annex to the communication
Jun 8, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 18, 2009
Claims
Jun 18, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 27, 2009
Annex to the communication
Feb 27, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 29, 2009
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jan 22, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2007
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 18, 2007
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Aug 29, 2007
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 1, 2007
Refund of fees
Jul 4, 2007
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 22, 2007
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 5, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 17, 2006
Copy of the international search report
Aug 17, 2006
Copy of the international search report
Aug 17, 2006
Published international application - A1
Aug 17, 2006
Published international application - A1
Feb 17, 2006
Abstract
Feb 17, 2006
Abstract
Feb 17, 2006
Claims
Feb 17, 2006
Claims
Feb 17, 2006
Description
Feb 17, 2006
Description
Feb 17, 2006
Drawings
Feb 17, 2006
Drawings

EP1846618

TEN CATE THIOLON

Application Number: EP06716600A
Filing Date: Feb 3, 2006
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 27, 2018
Publication Date: May 30, 2018
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