Permeable Belt For Nonwovens Production

Patent No. EP2334859 (titled "Permeable Belt For Nonwovens Production") was filed by Albany on Sep 2, 2009. The application was issued on Jan 25, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
VOITH PATENT	Jul 12, 2017	-

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

Dec 14, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Dec 13, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Dec 12, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 12, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 5, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 5, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 5, 2022
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Nov 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 1, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 31, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Oct 25, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Oct 25, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 25, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 28, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 31, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 9, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 29, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 29, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 29, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Apr 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Apr 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Apr 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Apr 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 29, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 29, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 29, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 29, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 29, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 29, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 29, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 26, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 19, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 10, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Dec 19, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 13, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 13, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 13, 2019
Reply to appeal
Aug 5, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jul 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jul 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jul 30, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jul 30, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jul 30, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jul 30, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jul 30, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Jul 30, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Jul 30, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Jul 30, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Jul 30, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Jul 30, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 18, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 15, 2019
Notice of appeal
Apr 15, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Apr 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 9, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 9, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 9, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 9, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 9, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 9, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 9, 2019
Means of redress
Apr 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 9, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 26, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 18, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 25, 2019
Claims
Jan 25, 2019
Claims
Jan 25, 2019
Claims
Jan 25, 2019
Claims
Jan 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2019
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jan 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 26, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 26, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 9, 2018
Claims
Apr 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2018
Authorisation
Feb 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Feb 2, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 4, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 21, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 29, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 29, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 18, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jul 12, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 25, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 5, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 15, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 9, 2016
French translation of claims
Dec 9, 2016
German translation of the claims
Dec 9, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Nov 2, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Oct 31, 2016
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Oct 21, 2016
Observations by third parties
Aug 11, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 11, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 11, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 11, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 11, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 29, 2016
Claims
Jan 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 29, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 26, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 20, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 22, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jul 22, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 3, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 3, 2014
Claims
Jun 3, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 3, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 31, 2014
Annex to a communication
Jan 31, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jan 31, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
May 10, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Nov 17, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Nov 17, 2011
Claims
Nov 17, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 18, 2011
Refund of fees
May 17, 2011
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Apr 27, 2011
Notice on debiting of fees
Apr 7, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 7, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 31, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 2, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 2, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 2, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 2, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 2, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 2, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 2, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 21, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 13, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 18, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Mar 18, 2010
Published international application - A1
Nov 11, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 11, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 11, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box

EP2334859

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Application Number: EP09792180A
Filing Date: Sep 2, 2009
Status: Revoked; Dec 14, 2022
Publication Date: Jan 25, 2017
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