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Rapidly Wetting Material Containing Hydrocolloid, Method For The Manufacture Thereof And Use Thereof

Patent No. EP2268715 (titled "Rapidly Wetting Material Containing Hydrocolloid, Method For The Manufacture Thereof And Use Thereof") was filed by Gelita on Apr 15, 2009. The application was issued on Jul 15, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LIFEBOND	Apr 12, 2016	FUCHS PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Jun 8, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jun 8, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 5, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 23, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 23, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 23, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 23, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 23, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 23, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2018
Claims
Feb 1, 2018
Claims
Feb 1, 2018
Claims
Feb 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 13, 2017
Communication of amended entries
May 23, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
May 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 31, 2017
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 28, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Sep 27, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Sep 23, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
May 24, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 24, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 25, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 12, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 6, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jun 18, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 8, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2015
English translation of the claims
Jun 8, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 8, 2015
French translation of claims
Apr 7, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 7, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 7, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 7, 2015
Text intended for grant
Dec 15, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2014
Claims
Dec 15, 2014
Description
Dec 15, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 23, 2014
Annex to the communication
Oct 23, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 6, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 6, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Oct 6, 2014
Claims
Oct 6, 2014
Description
Oct 6, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 6, 2014
Annex to the communication
Aug 6, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 3, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2013
Claims
Jun 3, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 3, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 4, 2013
Annex to the communication
Feb 4, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 28, 2013
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jan 22, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jul 6, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2011
Claims
Jul 6, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 6, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 9, 2011
Annex to the communication
Mar 9, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 8, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 3, 2010
Communication regarding comments on Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 4, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 9, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 9, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 27, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 11, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 22, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Oct 22, 2009
Published international application - A1
Jul 16, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jul 16, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jul 16, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 16, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Apr 15, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2009
Abstract
Apr 15, 2009
Claims
Apr 15, 2009
Description
Apr 15, 2009
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EP2268715

GELITA

Application Number: EP09731782A
Filing Date: Apr 15, 2009
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 8, 2018
Publication Date: Jul 15, 2015
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