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Method For Adjusting The Local Characteristics Of A Non-Woven Fabric And Corresponding Installation

Patent No. EP1936016 (titled "Method For Adjusting The Local Characteristics Of A Non-Woven Fabric And Corresponding Installation") was filed by Andritz Asselin Thibeau on Dec 20, 2007. The application was issued on Oct 21, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
AUTEFA SOLUTIONS GERMANY	Jul 21, 2021	ERNICKE PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTMBB

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Sep 13, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 13, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Sep 8, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jun 1, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 30, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 30, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 30, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 30, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
May 30, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
May 30, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 30, 2023
Means of redress
May 30, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 30, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 30, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 30, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 30, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 30, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 30, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 13, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 2, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 2, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 17, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 14, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 30, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 27, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
May 23, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 23, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 23, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 23, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 23, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 23, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 25, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Feb 25, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Feb 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 3, 2021
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Dec 3, 2021
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Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Dec 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Dec 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 6, 2021
Authorisation
Aug 6, 2021
Submission concerning representation
Aug 4, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 4, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 23, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 21, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jul 21, 2021
Notice of opposition
Nov 2, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 24, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2020
English translation of the claims
Sep 7, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 7, 2020
German translation of the claims
Sep 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 19, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 19, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 19, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 19, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 7, 2019
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Feb 4, 2019
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Feb 14, 2018
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Feb 14, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 14, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 1, 2018
Authorisation
Feb 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Oct 19, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 19, 2015
Claims
Oct 19, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 3, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 28, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 7, 2015
Annex to the communication
Apr 7, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 30, 2015
Examination started
Jan 15, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Jan 14, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 26, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 31, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 18, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 5, 2010
Decision to allow further processing
Jun 28, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 28, 2010
Request for further processing
Apr 22, 2010
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Mar 19, 2010
Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
Jan 20, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 15, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 7, 2009
Designation deemed to be withdrawn (non payment of designation fees)
Sep 8, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 27, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2009
Payment of fees and costs
May 6, 2009
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Apr 8, 2009
Refund order search fee
Mar 27, 2009
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 27, 2009
European search opinion
Mar 27, 2009
European search report
May 28, 2008
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jan 11, 2008
Letter concerning the priority
Jan 11, 2008
Priority document
Jan 10, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2008
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2007
Abstract
Dec 20, 2007
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Dec 20, 2007
Claims
Dec 20, 2007
Description
Dec 20, 2007
Designation of inventor
Dec 20, 2007
Designation of inventor
Dec 20, 2007
Designation of inventor
Dec 20, 2007
Designation of inventor
Dec 20, 2007
Drawings
Dec 20, 2007
Letter concerning search matters
Dec 20, 2007
Request for grant of a European patent

EP1936016

ANDRITZ ASSELIN THIBEAU

Application Number: EP07150195A
Filing Date: Dec 20, 2007
Status: Revoked; Sep 15, 2023
Publication Date: Oct 21, 2020
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