Liquid Crystal Polyester Fibers And Method For Producing Same

Patent No. EP2692913 (titled "Liquid Crystal Polyester Fibers And Method For Producing Same") was filed by Toray Industries on Mar 12, 2012. The application was issued on Mar 2, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MULLER BORE & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB	Jan 26, 2017	MULLER BORE & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB

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Feb 3, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 3, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 28, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 24, 2022
French translation of claims
Jan 24, 2022
German translation of the claims
Jan 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 12, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 12, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 12, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 5, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Nov 5, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Nov 5, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 5, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 28, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 28, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 27, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Oct 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2021
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 8, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2021
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Sep 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 1, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 31, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Aug 31, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Aug 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 27, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 27, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 10, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 10, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 20, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 20, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 16, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 11, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Apr 9, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Mar 19, 2020
Document concerning representation
Nov 8, 2019
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Nov 8, 2019
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Oct 30, 2019
F3313 Order: change of Board due to the technical aspects of the appeal
Oct 30, 2019
F3313 Order: change of Board due to the technical aspects of the appeal
Aug 26, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 1, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 1, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2019
Description
Jun 26, 2019
Description
Jun 26, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jun 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2019
Claims
Jun 25, 2019
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Jun 25, 2019
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Jun 25, 2019
Description
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Description
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Description
Jun 25, 2019
Description
Jun 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 25, 2019
Reply to appeal
Feb 15, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 8, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Dec 20, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 20, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 20, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 14, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 13, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Dec 13, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2018
Notice of appeal
Nov 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 19, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 19, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 19, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 19, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 19, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 19, 2018
Means of redress
Oct 19, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 19, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 19, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 19, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 12, 2018
Claims
Sep 12, 2018
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Sep 12, 2018
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Sep 12, 2018
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Sep 12, 2018
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Sep 12, 2018
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Sep 12, 2018
Description
Sep 12, 2018
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Sep 12, 2018
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Sep 12, 2018
Description
Sep 12, 2018
Description
Sep 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 14, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 14, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Sep 25, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Sep 25, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Sep 25, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Sep 25, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Sep 25, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Sep 25, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 25, 2017
Claims
Sep 25, 2017
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Sep 25, 2017
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Sep 25, 2017
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Sep 25, 2017
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Sep 25, 2017
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Sep 25, 2017
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Sep 25, 2017
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Sep 25, 2017
Description
Sep 25, 2017
Description
Sep 25, 2017
Description
Sep 25, 2017
Description
Sep 25, 2017
Description
Sep 25, 2017
Description
Sep 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jul 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 14, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 14, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 7, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 26, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 26, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 26, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 7, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 4, 2016
French translation of claims
Mar 4, 2016
German translation of the claims
Mar 4, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 6, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 6, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 6, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 6, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 6, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 19, 2015
Examination started
Jun 25, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jun 19, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jun 19, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jun 19, 2015
Observations by third parties
Jun 19, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jun 19, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jun 19, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
May 11, 2015
Submission concerning representation
May 8, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Mar 25, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 25, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 25, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 25, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Mar 25, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Mar 25, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2014
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Sep 8, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 8, 2014
Document annexed to the Extended European Search Report
Sep 8, 2014
European search opinion
Sep 8, 2014
Supplementary European search report
Aug 27, 2014
Search started
Jan 9, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Dec 6, 2013
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Nov 5, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 5, 2013
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 7, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 24, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2013
Abstract
Sep 24, 2013
Annex
Sep 24, 2013
Claims
Sep 24, 2013
Description
Sep 24, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
Sep 24, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 9, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 24, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 24, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 24, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 4, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Oct 4, 2012
Copy of the translated international search report
Oct 4, 2012
International publication pamphlet

EP2692913

TORAY INDUSTRIES

Application Number: EP12764969A
Filing Date: Mar 12, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 28, 2022
Publication Date: Mar 2, 2022
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