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Sizing Composition For Fibers, In Particular Inorganic Fibers, Including A Non-Reducing Sugar And An Inorganic-Acid Ammonium Salt, And Resulting Materials

Patent No. EP2646386 (titled "Sizing Composition For Fibers, In Particular Inorganic Fibers, Including A Non-Reducing Sugar And An Inorganic-Acid Ammonium Salt, And Resulting Materials") was filed by Saint Gobain on Nov 29, 2011. The application was issued on Sep 12, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KNAUF INSULATION	Jun 12, 2019	ARC

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Nov 2, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Nov 2, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Oct 27, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 15, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 15, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 15, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 15, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 15, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 15, 2021
Means of redress
Jul 15, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 15, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 15, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 15, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 24, 2021
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jun 24, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 22, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
May 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
May 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
May 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
May 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
May 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
May 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 21, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2021
Authorisation
Apr 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Sep 25, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 11, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 11, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 11, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 11, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 7, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 12, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 12, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 6, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
May 6, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jan 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 31, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 23, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 23, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 23, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 23, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 23, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 24, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jul 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jul 8, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 25, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 25, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 18, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 18, 2019
Request for documents
Jun 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jun 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jun 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jun 12, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jun 12, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jun 12, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 24, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 17, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 31, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2018
English translation of the claims
Jul 31, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 31, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jul 31, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 18, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 18, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 18, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 18, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 14, 2018
Examination started
Oct 19, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 10, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 25, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 25, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Jan 23, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 22, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 22, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Sep 11, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 27, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 21, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
Aug 19, 2013
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Aug 12, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
Jul 12, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 10, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 10, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 6, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
May 23, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 12, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 27, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 7, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jun 7, 2012
Published international application - A1
Jan 31, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 31, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 31, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 22, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Nov 29, 2011
Abstract
Nov 29, 2011
Claims
Nov 29, 2011
Description
Nov 29, 2011
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EP2646386

SAINT GOBAIN

Application Number: EP11799793A
Filing Date: Nov 29, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Oct 29, 2021
Publication Date: Sep 12, 2018
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