Improvements In Or Relating To Fibre Reinforced Composites

Patent No. EP2794735 (titled "Improvements In Or Relating To Fibre Reinforced Composites") was filed by Hexcel Holding on Dec 21, 2012. The application was issued on Jul 17, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GURIT UK	Apr 17, 2020	JENKINS

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Jul 1, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jul 1, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 28, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 16, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 16, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 16, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 16, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 16, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 16, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 16, 2022
Means of redress
Mar 16, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 16, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 16, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 16, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 16, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 17, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 29, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 11, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 11, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 11, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 11, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 11, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 11, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2020
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Aug 25, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 3, 2020
Communication concerning signing of documents (Legal Division)
Jul 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 17, 2020
Invitation to file an authorisation
Jul 14, 2020
Document concerning representation
Jul 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jun 23, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 23, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 23, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Apr 17, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 17, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Apr 17, 2020
Notice of opposition
Apr 17, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 25, 2020
Document concerning representation
Jul 29, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 21, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
May 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 30, 2019
French translation of claims
May 30, 2019
German translation of the claims
May 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 31, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 31, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 31, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 31, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2018
Claims
Dec 18, 2018
Description
Dec 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 24, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 22, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jun 22, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2017
Claims
Sep 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 14, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 31, 2017
Annex to a communication
Mar 31, 2017
Annex to the communication
Mar 31, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2016
Claims
Dec 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 19, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Sep 15, 2016
Annex to the communication
Sep 15, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 9, 2016
Examination started
Feb 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 2, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Feb 2, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 1, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 29, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 25, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 25, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 22, 2014
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jul 16, 2014
Refund of fees
Jul 7, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 27, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 27, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Jun 27, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
May 6, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 17, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 17, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 27, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Jun 27, 2013
Published international application - A1
May 16, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 16, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 16, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 7, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 7, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 21, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2012
Abstract
Dec 21, 2012
Claims
Dec 21, 2012
Description
Dec 21, 2012
Drawings
Dec 21, 2012
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Dec 21, 2012
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2794735

HEXCEL HOLDING

Application Number: EP12816064A
Filing Date: Dec 21, 2012
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jul 29, 2022
Publication Date: Jul 17, 2019
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