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Geopolimeric Particles, Fibres, Shaped Articles And Methods Of Manufacture

Patent No. EP1971562 (titled "Geopolimeric Particles, Fibres, Shaped Articles And Methods Of Manufacture") was filed by James Hardie Finance on Dec 6, 2006. The application was issued on Mar 18, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
REDCO	Dec 8, 2015	VAECK

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Jun 6, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 6, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jun 3, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Mar 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 20, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 20, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 20, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
Feb 20, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
Feb 20, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 20, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 20, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 12, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 12, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 12, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 12, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 12, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 10, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 10, 2018
Claims
Oct 10, 2018
Claims
Oct 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 24, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 24, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 24, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 24, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
May 24, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 24, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 23, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 20, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 20, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 20, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 20, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 20, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 16, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 16, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2017
Claims
Oct 13, 2017
Claims
Oct 13, 2017
Claims
Oct 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2017
Authorisation
Sep 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 15, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Feb 7, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Jan 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 21, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 21, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 21, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
May 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 18, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jan 26, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 26, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 15, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 8, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 8, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 8, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 19, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 2, 2015
French translation of claims
Feb 2, 2015
German translation of the claims
Oct 24, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 24, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 24, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 24, 2014
Text intended for grant
Sep 1, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 1, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Sep 1, 2014
Claims
Sep 1, 2014
Description
Sep 1, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 1, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 14, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jul 14, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 23, 2012
Decision to allow further processing
Nov 8, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 8, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 7, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 7, 2012
Annex
Nov 7, 2012
Claims
Nov 7, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 7, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 30, 2012
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
May 30, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
May 24, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 22, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 13, 2012
Annex to the communication
Jan 13, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 16, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 9, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 8, 2010
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 28, 2010
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 10, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Dec 11, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 11, 2008
Amendments received before examination
Dec 11, 2008
Claims
Dec 10, 2008
Amendments received before examination
Nov 25, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Oct 23, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Oct 23, 2008
International publication of the international search report
Oct 14, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 27, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 7, 2008
Matter concerning the application
Jul 7, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 4, 2008
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jul 4, 2008
Matter concerning the application
Jul 4, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 13, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 25, 2007
Published international application - A2
Oct 2, 2007
Submission concerning representation
Sep 26, 2007
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 21, 2007
Abstract
Aug 21, 2007
Claims
Aug 21, 2007
Description
Aug 21, 2007
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EP1971562

JAMES HARDIE FINANCE

Application Number: EP06850476A
Filing Date: Dec 6, 2006
Status: Revoked; Jun 7, 2019
Publication Date: Mar 18, 2015
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