Absorbent Incontinence Article

Patent No. EP2279715 (titled "Absorbent Incontinence Article") was filed by Paul Hartmann on Apr 22, 2005. The application was issued on Sep 6, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ONTEX BVBA	Apr 25, 2018	KORFER

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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Aug 10, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 10, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 4, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2023
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2023
English translation of the claims
Aug 1, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 1, 2023
French translation of claims
Aug 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
May 12, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 12, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
May 4, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 11, 2023
Advice of delivery
Apr 11, 2023
Refund of fees
Apr 11, 2023
Refund of fees
Apr 5, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 5, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 5, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 5, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 4, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 4, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 30, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Mar 29, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Mar 17, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 14, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Mar 9, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 4, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 9, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 7, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Feb 7, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Feb 2, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 29, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Mar 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Mar 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Mar 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Mar 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Mar 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Mar 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Dec 23, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 22, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2020
Reply to appeal
Dec 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2020
Reply to appeal
Oct 16, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 18, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Aug 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Aug 12, 2020
Claims
Aug 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 26, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 18, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2020
Notice of appeal
May 6, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2020
Notice of appeal
Apr 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 6, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 6, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 6, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 6, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 6, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 6, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 6, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 6, 2020
Means of redress
Apr 6, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 6, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 6, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 6, 2020
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Apr 6, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2019
Claims
Dec 4, 2019
Claims
Dec 4, 2019
Claims
Dec 4, 2019
Claims
Dec 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 4, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 21, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2019
Claims
Oct 14, 2019
Claims
Oct 14, 2019
Claims
Oct 14, 2019
Claims
Oct 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Sep 12, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Sep 5, 2019
Authorisation
Sep 5, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jul 29, 2019
Invitation to file an authorisation
Jul 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
May 31, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 15, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 15, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 15, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 15, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 15, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 15, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 15, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2019
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jan 9, 2019
Observations by third parties
Jan 9, 2019
Observations by third parties
Jan 9, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 5, 2018
Claims
Nov 5, 2018
Claims
Nov 5, 2018
Claims
Nov 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 5, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 27, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 27, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 4, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2018
Notice of opposition
Apr 25, 2018
Notice of opposition
Apr 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 14, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 18, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2017
English translation of the claims
Aug 2, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 2, 2017
French translation of claims
Aug 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2017
Annex to a communication
May 3, 2017
Annex to the communication
May 3, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 3, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 3, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 3, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
May 3, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
May 3, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
May 3, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
May 3, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 3, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 16, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 2, 2016
Annex to the communication
Nov 2, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 13, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 21, 2015
Annex to the communication
Dec 21, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 3, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 3, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 3, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Nov 3, 2014
Claims
Nov 3, 2014
Description
Nov 3, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 2, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 29, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 28, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 2, 2014
Annex to the communication
May 2, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 29, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jun 19, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 10, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 6, 2012
Refund of fees
Oct 10, 2011
Request for further processing allowed
Sep 22, 2011
Request for further processing
Sep 9, 2011
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-payment of examination fee/designation fee/non-reply to Written Opinion)
Jul 23, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 23, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Feb 7, 2011
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jan 5, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
Dec 6, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Dec 6, 2010
European search opinion
Dec 6, 2010
European search report
Jun 10, 2010
Abstract
Jun 10, 2010
Claims
Jun 10, 2010
Description
Jun 10, 2010
Designation of inventor
Jun 10, 2010
Drawings
Jun 10, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
Nov 22, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2279715

PAUL HARTMANN

Application Number: EP10006017A
Filing Date: Apr 22, 2005
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 4, 2023
Publication Date: Sep 6, 2023
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