Water-Absorbent Storage Layers

Patent No. EP2609939 (titled "Water-Absorbent Storage Layers") was filed by Basf on May 17, 2010. The application was issued on Oct 29, 2014.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BRAUN DULLAEUS PANNEN	Jul 28, 2015	BRAUN DULLAEUS
SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS	Jul 28, 2015	HOFFMANN EITLE

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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Nov 28, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 28, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 28, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Nov 21, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Sep 28, 2017
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Aug 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 11, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 11, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 11, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 11, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 11, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 11, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Aug 11, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 11, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 11, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 11, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 11, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 11, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 11, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2017
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Feb 15, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Jan 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 9, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 5, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 5, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 5, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 5, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 16, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 10, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 8, 2016
Claims
Mar 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 3, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Mar 3, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jan 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Dec 21, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Sep 3, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 3, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 3, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 4, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 4, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 28, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 28, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 28, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 28, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 31, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 2, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 19, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2014
English translation of the claims
Sep 19, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 19, 2014
French translation of claims
Aug 27, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Aug 12, 2014
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jul 14, 2014
Observations by third parties
Jun 13, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 13, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 13, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 13, 2014
Text intended for grant
May 7, 2014
Examination started
Dec 17, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Jul 8, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jul 1, 2013
Refund of fees
Jun 7, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 5, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
May 31, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 31, 2013
European search opinion
May 31, 2013
European search report
Mar 13, 2013
Abstract
Mar 13, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Mar 13, 2013
Claims
Mar 13, 2013
Description
Mar 13, 2013
Designation of inventor
Mar 13, 2013
Drawings
Mar 13, 2013
Request for grant of a European patent
Dec 17, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2609939

BASF

Application Number: EP13158897A
Filing Date: May 17, 2010
Status: Revoked; Apr 15, 2019
Publication Date: Oct 29, 2014
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