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Water Absorbent Product And Method For Producing The Same

Patent No. EP2260876 (titled "Water Absorbent Product And Method For Producing The Same") was filed by Nippon Shokubai on Sep 17, 2004. The application was issued on Aug 4, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
EVONIK SUPERABSORBER	May 4, 2022	EVONIK PATENT ASSOCIATION

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.

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Feb 28, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Feb 28, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Dec 1, 2023
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2023
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 24, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 24, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 24, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 24, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 24, 2023
Means of redress
Nov 24, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 24, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 24, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 24, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 27, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Sep 25, 2023
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Sep 25, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 25, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 25, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Jul 25, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 25, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 29, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 29, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jun 29, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jun 29, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 29, 2023
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 25, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 13, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 13, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 13, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Sep 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 23, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 23, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 19, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2022
Notice of opposition
Aug 17, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 8, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 29, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 29, 2021
French translation of claims
Jun 29, 2021
German translation of the claims
Apr 1, 2021
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 1, 2021
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 1, 2021
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 1, 2021
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 1, 2021
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 20, 2020
Amended description with annotations
May 20, 2020
Description
May 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 20, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 25, 2020
Annex to the communication
Feb 25, 2020
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Feb 25, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Aug 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 27, 2019
Annex to the communication
Jun 27, 2019
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Jun 27, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 24, 2019
Decision to allow further processing
Jan 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 7, 2019
Claims
Jan 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 7, 2019
Request for further processing
Dec 6, 2018
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Aug 31, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 27, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 23, 2018
Annex to the communication
Apr 23, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 27, 2017
Claims
Sep 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 17, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 17, 2017
Annex to the communication
Mar 17, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 1, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 20, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 13, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 15, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 15, 2015
Claims
Oct 15, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 22, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 8, 2015
Annex to the communication
Apr 8, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 30, 2015
Examination started
Mar 4, 2015
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Feb 6, 2015
Communication to applicant regarding observations by third parties
Feb 2, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Dec 23, 2014
Observations by third parties
Dec 23, 2014
Patent document filed by a Third party
Dec 23, 2014
Patent document filed by a Third party
Dec 23, 2014
Patent document filed by a Third party
Nov 20, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Nov 5, 2012
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Nov 5, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 19, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 18, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 3, 2011
Refund of fees
Nov 3, 2011
Refund of fees
Oct 14, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 14, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Oct 14, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Oct 14, 2011
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 13, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Oct 13, 2011
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 13, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 20, 2011
Refund of fees
Apr 18, 2011
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Mar 10, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 10, 2011
European search opinion
Mar 10, 2011
European search report
Feb 16, 2011
Letter concerning the inventor
Jan 14, 2011
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jan 11, 2011
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jan 7, 2011
Letter which had not been notified
Dec 21, 2010
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Dec 21, 2010
Letter which had not been notified
Dec 17, 2010
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Dec 13, 2010
Letter which had not been notified
Dec 10, 2010
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 17, 2010
Notification of forthcoming publication
Nov 2, 2010
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Sep 30, 2010
Abstract
Sep 30, 2010
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Sep 30, 2010
Claims
Sep 30, 2010
Description
Sep 30, 2010
Designation of inventor
Sep 30, 2010
Designation of inventor
Sep 30, 2010
Designation of inventor
Sep 30, 2010
Designation of inventor
Sep 30, 2010
Designation of inventor
Sep 30, 2010
Designation of inventor
Sep 30, 2010
Designation of inventor
Sep 30, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent
Apr 20, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 20, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2260876

NIPPON SHOKUBAI

Application Number: EP10183241A
Filing Date: Sep 17, 2004
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 1, 2024
Publication Date: Aug 4, 2021
External Links: Slate, EP2260876B1, Google Patents

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