Flame Resistant Fabric And Garments Made Therefrom

Patent No. EP2644759 (titled "Flame Resistant Fabric And Garments Made Therefrom") was filed by Elevate Textiles on May 15, 2012. The application was issued on Mar 29, 2023.

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
TEN CATE PROTECT	Jan 26, 2018	NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU
IBENA TEXTILWERKE	Jan 12, 2018	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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Mar 2, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 2, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 2, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 27, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Feb 20, 2023
French translation of claims
Feb 20, 2023
German translation of the claims
Nov 9, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 9, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 9, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 9, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 4, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 17, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 5, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 5, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 5, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2022
Means of redress
Jul 5, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 5, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 5, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 5, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 5, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 10, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Dec 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Dec 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Dec 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Dec 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Dec 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Dec 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Dec 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Dec 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 15
Dec 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 16
Dec 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 17
Dec 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 18
Dec 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 10, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 14, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 14, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 14, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 1, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 23, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jul 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 29, 2020
Indication of deficiencies in a request for entry of a change in personal particulars and invitation to correct them
Jun 8, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 8, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Apr 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Apr 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 1, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Mar 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 26, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 26, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 26, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 26, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 26, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 26, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 26, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 26, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 30, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 18, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 18, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 12, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Aug 29, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 2, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 2, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Apr 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2018
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Feb 8, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jan 26, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jan 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jan 12, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jan 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 30, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 21, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 21, 2017
French translation of claims
Mar 21, 2017
German translation of the claims
Mar 21, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 16, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 16, 2017
French translation of claims
Mar 16, 2017
German translation of the claims
Mar 16, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 16, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 9, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 9, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 9, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 9, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 9, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 26, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Oct 20, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 20, 2016
Claims
Oct 20, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Oct 20, 2016
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Oct 18, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2016
Claims
Oct 18, 2016
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jun 8, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 8, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 8, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 8, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 8, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 29, 2016
Reply to communication to third party
Mar 30, 2016
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Mar 18, 2016
Observations by third parties
Mar 9, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Mar 8, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Feb 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 9, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Feb 9, 2016
Claims
Feb 9, 2016
Description
Feb 9, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 8, 2016
Claims
Feb 8, 2016
Description
Feb 8, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 10, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Dec 4, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 28, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jul 28, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 28, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 28, 2015
Claims
Apr 28, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 27, 2015
Claims
Apr 27, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 6, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 27, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 17, 2014
Annex to the communication
Oct 17, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 14, 2014
Examination started
Apr 4, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 4, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 4, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 4, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Apr 4, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Apr 4, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 2, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 2, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 2, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Apr 2, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 2, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 31, 2013
Correction to A-publication
Oct 21, 2013
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Oct 14, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 9, 2013
Annex
Oct 9, 2013
Request for correction of the publication
Oct 8, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Sep 4, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Dec 12, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Dec 12, 2012
European search opinion
Dec 12, 2012
European search report
Dec 5, 2012
Modified abstract
May 15, 2012
Abstract
May 15, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
May 15, 2012
Claims
May 15, 2012
Description
May 15, 2012
Designation of inventor
May 15, 2012
Designation of inventor
May 15, 2012
Designation of inventor
May 15, 2012
Drawings
May 15, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2644759

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Application Number: EP12167962A
Filing Date: May 15, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 24, 2023
Publication Date: Mar 29, 2023
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