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Process For Producing Sanitary Articles That Can Be Worn As A Pair Of Pants, And Corresponding Article

Patent No. EP2536373 (titled "Process For Producing Sanitary Articles That Can Be Worn As A Pair Of Pants, And Corresponding Article") was filed by Fameccanica Data on Feb 8, 2011. The application was issued on May 7, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CURT G JOA	Feb 6, 2015	POTTER CLARKSON

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Nov 18, 2016
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Nov 18, 2016
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 15, 2016
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 7, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 12, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 11, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 10, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 4, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 4, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 4, 2016
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 4, 2016
Decision rejecting the opposition
Aug 4, 2016
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 4, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 4, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 4, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 4, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 4, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 4, 2016
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 18, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 17, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 17, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 17, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 31, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 16, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 7, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 4, 2016
Advice of delivery
Feb 26, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 26, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 26, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 26, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 26, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 26, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 2, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 11, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 11, 2015
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Sep 8, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Sep 2, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 2, 2015
Communication of amended entries
Jul 7, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jul 2, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 17, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 17, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 13, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 6, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 9, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 10, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 26, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 26, 2014
French translation of claims
Mar 26, 2014
German translation of the claims
Mar 26, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 12, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 12, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 12, 2014
Text intended for grant
Oct 15, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 15, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Oct 15, 2013
Claims
Oct 15, 2013
Description
Oct 15, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 1, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 26, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 28, 2013
Annex to the communication
May 28, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 28, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 5, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 5, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 5, 2012
Amended description with annotations
Oct 5, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Oct 5, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2012
Refund of fees
Sep 25, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Sep 21, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 18, 2012
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Sep 4, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 13, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 29, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 14, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 25, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Aug 25, 2011
Published international application - A1
Jun 13, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 13, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 13, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 25, 2011
Abstract
Mar 25, 2011
Claims
Mar 25, 2011
Description
Mar 25, 2011
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EP2536373

FAMECCANICA DATA

Application Number: EP11710310A
Filing Date: Feb 8, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 18, 2016
Publication Date: May 7, 2014
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