Process For The Production Of Nano-Fibrillar Cellulose Suspensions

Patent No. EP2236664 (titled "Process For The Production Of Nano-Fibrillar Cellulose Suspensions") was filed by Fiberlean on Mar 30, 2009. The application was issued on Dec 16, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
STORA ENSO OYJ	Sep 16, 2016	WALTER

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.

Date
Description

Jun 17, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jun 17, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 13, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 9, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 2, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 2, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 2, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 2, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 2, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 2, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 2, 2022
Means of redress
Mar 2, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 2, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 2, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 2, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 2, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 2, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 2, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 19, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 18, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Aug 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 18, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 12, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 12, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 12, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 24, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 18, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 25, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
May 25, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
May 25, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 25, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 25, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 14, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Mar 19, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Mar 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2020
Authorisation
Mar 12, 2020
Authorisation
Mar 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 12, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 21, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jan 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 13, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 13, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 13, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 13, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 15, 2019
Letter which had not been notified
May 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 6, 2019
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Apr 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 1, 2019
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Apr 1, 2019
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 29, 2019
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Mar 29, 2019
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 29, 2019
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 27, 2019
Letter which had not been notified
Feb 6, 2019
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Feb 6, 2019
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Feb 6, 2019
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Jan 4, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 3, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 28, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2018
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 26, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2018
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 21, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 21, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 21, 2018
Non-scannable object
Nov 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2018
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 16, 2018
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 16, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 16, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 13, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 13, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 13, 2018
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Nov 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 13, 2018
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 13, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 13, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 13, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Nov 12, 2018
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 12, 2018
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 7, 2018
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Nov 7, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 2, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Oct 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 19, 2018
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 19, 2018
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 19, 2018
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Oct 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 11, 2018
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 11, 2018
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 8, 2018
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 1, 2018
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Jul 4, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jul 4, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jul 3, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 28, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jun 28, 2018
Reply to appeal
Mar 16, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Mar 12, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Mar 12, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Mar 12, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Mar 12, 2018
Claims
Mar 12, 2018
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Mar 12, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 12, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 1, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2018
General authorisation
Feb 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 31, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 26, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jan 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 12, 2018
F3045 Inadmissibility of the appeal: missing address / missing name
Jan 12, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 12, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 12, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2017
Notice of appeal
Dec 22, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Dec 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 2, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 2, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 2, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 2, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 2, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 2, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 2, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 2, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 2, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 2, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 2, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 28, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 28, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 28, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 21, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 21, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 21, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 18, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 18, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2017
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jul 3, 2017
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Apr 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 22, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 25, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 25, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 14, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 7, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 29, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 26, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 26, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 26, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Sep 21, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 21, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 21, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 21, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 21, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 21, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 21, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 21, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 16, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 16, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 29, 2016
Rectification of designation of inventor (Legal Division)
Jan 19, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
Dec 16, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 19, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 15, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2015
French translation of claims
Oct 15, 2015
German translation of the claims
Oct 15, 2015
Request for further processing
Sep 23, 2015
Letter concerning the inventor
Aug 14, 2015
Application deemed to be withdrawn ( translations of claims/payment missing)
Mar 12, 2015
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Feb 27, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2015
Matter concerning the application
Feb 25, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 25, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 25, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 25, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 25, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 17, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2014
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Oct 16, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jul 14, 2014
Annex
Jul 14, 2014
Letter concerning the inventor
Jun 17, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 14, 2014
Annex
Feb 14, 2014
Letter concerning the inventor
Jan 22, 2014
Letter concerning the inventor
Jan 2, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jan 2, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 8, 2013
Description
Oct 8, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 19, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 12, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jul 31, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jul 31, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 4, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 4, 2013
Claims
Apr 4, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 7, 2013
Annex to the communication
Feb 7, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 15, 2012
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jun 6, 2012
Observations by third parties
May 3, 2012
Reply from applicant/patentee regarding third party observations
Nov 11, 2011
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Oct 21, 2011
Observations by third parties
Sep 21, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 21, 2011
Claims
Sep 21, 2011
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 21, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 27, 2011
Annex to the communication
Jun 27, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
May 27, 2011
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
May 18, 2011
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
May 18, 2011
Observations by third parties
May 18, 2011
Patent document filed by a Third party
May 18, 2011
Patent document filed by a Third party
Mar 18, 2011
Letter concerning the designation and/or extension and/or validation of states
Mar 15, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Oct 11, 2010
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Sep 8, 2010
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jun 26, 2009
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 26, 2009
European search opinion
Jun 26, 2009
European search report
Jun 9, 2009
Letter concerning the inventor
May 19, 2009
Matter concerning the application
May 4, 2009
Deficiency in designation of inventor
Apr 23, 2009
Designation of inventor
Apr 23, 2009
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 30, 2009
Abstract
Mar 30, 2009
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Mar 30, 2009
Claims
Mar 30, 2009
Description
Mar 30, 2009
Drawings
Mar 30, 2009
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2236664

FIBERLEAN

Application Number: EP09156683A
Filing Date: Mar 30, 2009
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 17, 2022
Publication Date: Dec 16, 2015
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