Absorbent Incontinence Article With Improved Closure System

Patent No. EP2083782 (titled "Absorbent Incontinence Article With Improved Closure System") was filed by Paul Hartmann on Oct 18, 2007. The application was issued on Dec 30, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NEUMANN MULLER OBERWALLENEY	Sep 29, 2016	OBERWALLENEY
SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS	Sep 29, 2016	RADBO

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Jan 30, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jan 30, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 25, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 16, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 16, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 16, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 16, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 16, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 10, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 12, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 12, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 12, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 16, 2017
Withdrawal of an opposition
May 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 17, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Mar 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Jan 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 23, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Nov 8, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 8, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 8, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 10, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 29, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 29, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 29, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 29, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 3, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 3, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 3, 2015
English translation of the claims
Nov 3, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 3, 2015
French translation of claims
Nov 3, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 14, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 14, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 14, 2015
Text intended for grant
Aug 31, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jul 30, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 30, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Jul 30, 2015
Claims
Jul 30, 2015
Description
Jul 30, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2015
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jul 20, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 20, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 20, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 20, 2015
Text intended for grant
Apr 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 17, 2015
Claims
Apr 17, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 17, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 1, 2015
Annex to the communication
Apr 1, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 12, 2015
Decision to allow further processing
Mar 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 2, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Mar 2, 2015
Claims
Mar 2, 2015
Description
Mar 2, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 22, 2015
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Aug 8, 2014
Annex to the communication
Aug 8, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 18, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 18, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jun 18, 2014
Claims
Jun 18, 2014
Description
Jun 18, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 20, 2014
Annex to the communication
Feb 20, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 9, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 27, 2013
Annex to the communication
Aug 27, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 26, 2012
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Nov 21, 2012
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Oct 5, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 10, 2011
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 3, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 3, 2011
Claims
Feb 3, 2011
Description
Feb 3, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 2, 2011
Annex to the communication
Feb 2, 2011
Consultation by telephone/in person
Feb 2, 2011
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 14, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Dec 6, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 1, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 10, 2010
Annex to the communication
Aug 10, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 22, 2009
Annex
Dec 22, 2009
Claims
Dec 22, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 4, 2009
Annex to the communication
Sep 4, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 27, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 8, 2009
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 25, 2009
Letter concerning the inventor
Jun 22, 2009
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jun 17, 2009
Refund of fees
Jun 12, 2009
Letter which had not been notified
Jun 5, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jun 4, 2009
Refund of fees
May 25, 2009
Notice on debiting of fees
May 14, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 24, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 6, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
May 29, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 2, 2008
Copy of the international search report
May 2, 2008
Published international application - A1
Oct 18, 2007
Abstract
Oct 18, 2007
Claims
Oct 18, 2007
Description
Oct 18, 2007
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EP2083782

PAUL HARTMANN

Application Number: EP07819098A
Filing Date: Oct 18, 2007
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 1, 2019
Publication Date: Dec 30, 2015
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