Method And Apparatus For Forming Films

Patent No. EP2559621 (titled "Method And Apparatus For Forming Films") was filed by The Procter & Gamble on Jan 31, 2002. The application was issued on Mar 13, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HARRO HOFLIGER VERPACKUNGSMASCHINEN	Jul 27, 2016	ZURHORST
RECKITT BENCKISER VANISH B.V.	Jul 21, 2016	CAWDELL
HENKEL	Jul 20, 2016	VON ROHR

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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Apr 10, 2019
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Apr 10, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 14, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 14, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 14, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 8, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 30, 2019
French translation of claims
Jan 30, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jan 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Oct 29, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 29, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 29, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 29, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 15, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 26, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Jun 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 25, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 25, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 25, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jun 25, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 25, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 25, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 25, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 25, 2018
Means of redress
Jun 25, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 25, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 25, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 25, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 25, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 25, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 25, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jun 5, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 30, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Apr 25, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 25, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2018
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 22, 2018
Claims
Feb 22, 2018
Claims
Feb 22, 2018
Claims
Feb 22, 2018
Claims
Feb 22, 2018
Claims
Feb 22, 2018
Claims
Feb 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 11, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 11, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2017
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the opponent (Association)
May 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 22, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 22, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Mar 16, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 1, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 1, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 1, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 1, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 19, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 17, 2016
Authorisation
Aug 17, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 16, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 3, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 27, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 27, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 26, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 26, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 26, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 21, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 20, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 20, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 29, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 1, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 17, 2015
French translation of claims
Sep 17, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jun 1, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 1, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 1, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 1, 2015
Text intended for grant
Feb 20, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2014
Claims
Feb 20, 2014
Description
Feb 20, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 20, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 17, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 13, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 13, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 4, 2013
Annex to the communication
Sep 4, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 29, 2013
Examination started
Aug 9, 2013
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Jul 29, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 29, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Jul 29, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 12, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 5, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 25, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Feb 18, 2013
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Feb 18, 2013
Refund of fees
Feb 4, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
Jan 31, 2013
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jan 23, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jan 22, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
Jan 21, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jan 21, 2013
European search opinion
Jan 21, 2013
European search report
Jan 21, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
Dec 10, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 10, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 10, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 17, 2012
Abstract
Oct 17, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Oct 17, 2012
Claims
Oct 17, 2012
Description
Oct 17, 2012
Designation of inventor
Oct 17, 2012
Designation of inventor
Oct 17, 2012
Designation of inventor
Oct 17, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent
Sep 11, 2002
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2559621

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE

Application Number: EP12188758A
Filing Date: Jan 31, 2002
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 8, 2019
Publication Date: Mar 13, 2019
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