Absorbent Core For An Absorbent Article

Patent No. EP1913912 (titled "Absorbent Core For An Absorbent Article") was filed by The Procter And Gamble on Feb 12, 2003. The application was issued on Mar 18, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
WALTHER BAYER FABER	May 31, 2017	-

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.

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Feb 20, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 20, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 14, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2020
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Feb 7, 2020
French translation of claims
Feb 7, 2020
German translation of the claims
Dec 9, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Dec 9, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 30, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 24, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 11, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 2, 2019
Refund of fees
Oct 1, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 25, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Sep 25, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Sep 24, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Aug 6, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 2, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 1, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
Aug 1, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 1, 2019
Notice of appeal
Aug 1, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Jul 31, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jul 31, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jun 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 10, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 3, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 3, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 3, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 3, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 3, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 3, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jun 3, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 3, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 3, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 3, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 3, 2019
Means of redress
Jun 3, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 3, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 3, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 3, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 15, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Mar 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 15, 2019
Claims
Mar 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2019
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Feb 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 2, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 1, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 28, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 28, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 28, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 28, 2018
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
May 28, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2018
Claims
May 22, 2018
Description
May 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 22, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 7, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Feb 2, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Jan 12, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 12, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 7, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 31, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 31, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 22, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 23, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 12, 2017
French translation of claims
Jan 12, 2017
German translation of the claims
Sep 6, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 6, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 6, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 6, 2016
Text intended for grant
Aug 9, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Aug 4, 2016
Description
Aug 4, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 3, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 24, 2016
Annex to the communication
Mar 24, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 16, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Mar 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 10, 2016
Claims
Mar 10, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2016
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Mar 10, 2016
Translation of the claims
Mar 10, 2016
Translation of the claims
Nov 30, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 27, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Nov 24, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Nov 24, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Nov 19, 2015
Observations by third parties
Nov 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 15, 2015
Observations by third parties
Nov 3, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 3, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 3, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 3, 2015
Text intended for grant
Oct 25, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 25, 2013
Claims
Oct 25, 2013
Description
Oct 25, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 20, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jun 20, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 7, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 30, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 16, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 29, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 28, 2010
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Oct 19, 2009
Decision to allow further processing
Oct 2, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2009
Claims
Oct 2, 2009
Description
Oct 2, 2009
Drawings
Oct 2, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 2, 2009
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 2, 2009
Request for further processing
Jul 24, 2009
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
May 19, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
May 15, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 13, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 18, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 12, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 10, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 6, 2008
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 28, 2008
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Apr 2, 2008
Refund order search fee
Mar 27, 2008
Notification of forthcoming publication
Mar 25, 2008
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Mar 25, 2008
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Mar 19, 2008
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 11, 2008
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 11, 2008
European search opinion
Mar 11, 2008
European search report
Feb 18, 2008
Letter which had not been notified
Feb 14, 2008
Letter which had not been notified
Jan 24, 2008
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Jan 23, 2008
Communication on invalid designation/extension/validation of states
Dec 28, 2007
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 24, 2007
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 24, 2007
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 17, 2007
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Dec 17, 2007
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Dec 17, 2007
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Dec 3, 2007
Abstract
Dec 3, 2007
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Dec 3, 2007
Claims
Dec 3, 2007
Description
Dec 3, 2007
Designation of inventor
Dec 3, 2007
Designation of inventor
Dec 3, 2007
Designation of inventor
Dec 3, 2007
Designation of inventor
Dec 3, 2007
Designation of inventor
Dec 3, 2007
Designation of inventor
Dec 3, 2007
Designation of inventor
Dec 3, 2007
Designation of inventor
Dec 3, 2007
Designation of inventor
Dec 3, 2007
Designation of inventor
Dec 3, 2007
Designation of inventor
Dec 3, 2007
Drawings
Dec 3, 2007
Request for grant of a European patent

EP1913912

THE PROCTER AND GAMBLE

Application Number: EP07122173A
Filing Date: Feb 12, 2003
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 14, 2020
Publication Date: Mar 18, 2020
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