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Absorbent Article Including Barrier Leg Cuff Structure And Absorbent Core With Superabsorbent Material

Patent No. EP1933798 (titled "Absorbent Article Including Barrier Leg Cuff Structure And Absorbent Core With Superabsorbent Material") was filed by The Procter And Gamble on Oct 13, 2006. The application was issued on Jun 4, 2025.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MAIWALD	Oct 26, 2022	MAIWALD

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May 9, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 9, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 30, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2025
French translation of claims
Apr 30, 2025
German translation of the claims
Apr 30, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 11, 2025
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 7, 2025
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Feb 5, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2025
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Feb 4, 2025
Communication of bibliographic data
Feb 4, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 4, 2025
Communication with request to file translations
Jan 30, 2025
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 28, 2025
Refund of fees
Jan 24, 2025
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 24, 2025
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 20, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2025
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 20, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2025
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jan 13, 2025
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 13, 2025
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 2, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 2, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 2, 2025
Notice of appeal
Oct 28, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 28, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2024
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Oct 28, 2024
Brief communication with time limit
Oct 28, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 28, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2024
Means of redress
Oct 28, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 28, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 28, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 22, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 22, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 22, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2024
Means of redress
Oct 22, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 22, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 22, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2024
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2024
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2024
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 25, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2024
Advice of delivery
Jan 12, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 10, 2024
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2024
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 10, 2024
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 26, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 22, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 22, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
May 22, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
May 22, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
May 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 22, 2023
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 22, 2023
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 22, 2023
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 22, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2023
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Mar 21, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2023
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 16, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2022
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Nov 16, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items (CDR)
Nov 11, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Nov 10, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 10, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 31, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Oct 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Oct 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Oct 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Oct 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Oct 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Oct 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Oct 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Oct 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Oct 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Oct 26, 2022
Notice of opposition
Oct 26, 2022
Notice of opposition
Feb 8, 2022
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 7, 2022
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2021
French translation of claims
Dec 15, 2021
German translation of the claims
Dec 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2021
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 18, 2021
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 18, 2021
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 18, 2021
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 18, 2021
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 3, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Mar 3, 2021
Claims
Mar 3, 2021
Description
Mar 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2021
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 23, 2020
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Dec 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2020
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 6, 2020
Annex to the communication
Nov 6, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 23, 2020
Claims
Apr 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 27, 2020
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2020
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 25, 2019
Annex to the communication
Oct 25, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 30, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 24, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 7, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Feb 2, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Apr 15, 2015
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Nov 7, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Jan 25, 2011
Decision to allow further processing
Jan 5, 2011
Claims
Jan 5, 2011
Claims
Jan 5, 2011
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jan 5, 2011
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 5, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 5, 2011
Request for further processing
Nov 10, 2010
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Jul 15, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 12, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 9, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 25, 2010
Annex to the communication
Mar 25, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 18, 2010
Decision to allow further processing
Dec 18, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 17, 2009
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Dec 17, 2009
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 17, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 12, 2009
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Jun 25, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 23, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 22, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 19, 2009
Annex to the communication
Feb 19, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 5, 2009
Claims
Feb 5, 2009
Description
Feb 5, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 2, 2009
Claims
Feb 2, 2009
Description
Feb 2, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 18, 2008
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 15, 2008
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 12, 2008
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 23, 2008
Annex to the communication
Jul 23, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 9, 2008
Letter concerning the inventor
Jul 2, 2008
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jun 30, 2008
Letter concerning the inventor
Jun 25, 2008
Letter which had not been notified
Jun 18, 2008
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jun 9, 2008
Letter which had not been notified
May 28, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 23, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 21, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Mar 6, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 22, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 5, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Jul 5, 2007
International publication of the international search report
May 9, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 19, 2007
Published international application - A2

EP1933798

THE PROCTER AND GAMBLE

Application Number: EP06809595A
Filing Date: Oct 13, 2006
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 2, 2025
Publication Date: Jun 4, 2025
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