Method And Unit For Making Sections Of Padding For Absorbent Sanitary Articles

Patent No. EP2694006 (titled "Method And Unit For Making Sections Of Padding For Absorbent Sanitary Articles") was filed by GDM S.p.A. on Mar 27, 2012. The application was issued on Apr 11, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CURT G JOA	Oct 28, 2015	POTTER CLARKSON

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Mar 15, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 15, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 9, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2018
French translation of claims
Mar 1, 2018
German translation of the claims
Mar 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
Dec 11, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Dec 11, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
Dec 6, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 6, 2017
Refund of fees
Nov 29, 2017
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 13, 2017
Composition of the board (T)
Nov 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2017
Withdrawal of an appeal
Sep 25, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2017
Notice of appeal
Sep 20, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Sep 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 13, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 13, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 13, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 13, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 13, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 13, 2017
Means of redress
Jul 13, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 13, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 13, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 13, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 18, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 12, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 30, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 30, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 3, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 19, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 19, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 19, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 19, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 2, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 2, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 3, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 28, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 28, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 28, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 28, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 28, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 28, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 28, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 9, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 18, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 18, 2014
French translation of claims
Dec 18, 2014
German translation of the claims
Aug 25, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 25, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 25, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 25, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jan 15, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 26, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 19, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Nov 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 31, 2013
Note on telephone consultation
Oct 30, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 30, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Oct 29, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 29, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Oct 29, 2013
Authorisation
Oct 29, 2013
Designation of inventor
Oct 29, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 22, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 19, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 31, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 11, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Oct 11, 2012
Published international application - A1
May 21, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 21, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 21, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 11, 2012
Abstract
Apr 11, 2012
Claims
Apr 11, 2012
Description
Apr 11, 2012
Drawings
Apr 11, 2012
Submission concerning representation

EP2694006

GDM S.P.A.

Application Number: EP12712767A
Filing Date: Mar 27, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 9, 2018
Publication Date: Apr 11, 2018
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Method And Unit For Making Sections Of Padding For Absorbent Sanitary Articles

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