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A Method For Crystallizing A Filler In Connection With A Fiber Web Process, And An Approach System For A Fiber Web Machine

Patent No. EP2262948 (titled "A Method For Crystallizing A Filler In Connection With A Fiber Web Process, And An Approach System For A Fiber Web Machine") was filed by UPM Kymmene on Feb 19, 2009. The application was issued on Oct 31, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
RICHARD	Jul 29, 2019	-

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Jul 15, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jul 15, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 12, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 11, 2022
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Apr 1, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 31, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 31, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 31, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 31, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 31, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 31, 2022
Means of redress
Mar 31, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 31, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 31, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 31, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 31, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 15, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2021
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jul 13, 2021
Observations by third parties
Jul 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 28, 2021
Electronic receipt
Jun 28, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 16, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 16, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 16, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 16, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 5, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 5, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 5, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 5, 2021
Non-scannable object
Oct 1, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2020
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2020
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2020
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Aug 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 21, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 17, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 7, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 24, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 24, 2020
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 24, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 5, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 5, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2020
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Jan 8, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 8, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 2, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 20, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 12, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 6, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 31, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 31, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 29, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 29, 2019
Non-scannable object
Jul 29, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 29, 2019
Notice of opposition
Nov 12, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 5, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 19, 2018
French translation of claims
Sep 19, 2018
German translation of the claims
Sep 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 8, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 8, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
May 9, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 9, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 9, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 9, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 9, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 15, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Dec 15, 2017
Claims
Dec 15, 2017
Description
Dec 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 23, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 20, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2017
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Sep 5, 2017
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Aug 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 30, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 8, 2017
Annex to the communication
Jun 8, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 15, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Dec 15, 2016
Claims
Dec 15, 2016
Description
Dec 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 31, 2016
Annex to the communication
Aug 31, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 19, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Jul 19, 2016
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jul 1, 2016
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jul 1, 2016
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jul 1, 2016
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jul 1, 2016
Non-scannable object
Jul 1, 2016
Observations by third parties
Jun 21, 2016
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jun 20, 2016
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jun 20, 2016
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jun 20, 2016
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jun 20, 2016
Observations by third parties
Jun 17, 2016
Observations by third parties
Jun 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 14, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 14, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Jun 14, 2016
Claims
Jun 14, 2016
Description
Jun 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 11, 2016
Annex to the communication
Feb 11, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 3, 2016
Examination started
Nov 26, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 23, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 25, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 19, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 8, 2010
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Nov 24, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 8, 2010
Communication regarding comments on Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Sep 17, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 17, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 1, 2010
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Sep 1, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jul 14, 2010
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jul 14, 2010
International preliminary examination report
Jul 14, 2010
International preliminary examination report
Jul 14, 2010
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jul 14, 2010
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jul 14, 2010
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jul 14, 2010
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jul 14, 2010
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jul 14, 2010
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jul 2, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 12, 2010
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Jun 12, 2010
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jun 10, 2010
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Jun 10, 2010
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jan 22, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 21, 2010
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jan 21, 2010
Notification of receipt of demand
Dec 18, 2009
Document concerning fees and payments
Dec 18, 2009
Document concerning fees and payments
Dec 18, 2009
Document concerning fees and payments
Dec 18, 2009
PCT demand form
Dec 18, 2009
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 18, 2009
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 18, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Oct 15, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Oct 15, 2009
International publication of the international search report
Sep 17, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 27, 2009
Published international application - A2
Aug 17, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 17, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 17, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 19, 2009
Abstract
Feb 19, 2009
Claims
Feb 19, 2009
Description
Feb 19, 2009
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EP2262948

UPM KYMMENE

Application Number: EP09712324A
Filing Date: Feb 19, 2009
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jul 15, 2022
Publication Date: Oct 31, 2018
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