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Process For Manufacturing A Composition Comprising Cellulose Pulp Fibers And Thermoplastic Fibers

Patent No. EP2847383 (titled "Process For Manufacturing A Composition Comprising Cellulose Pulp Fibers And Thermoplastic Fibers") was filed by Sdra Cell on May 10, 2013. The application was issued on Nov 23, 2016.

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ANDRITZ KUSTERS	Aug 22, 2017	KLUIN PATENT
GLATFELTER GERNSBACH	Aug 21, 2017	DILG

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.

Date
Description

Apr 28, 2025
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 28, 2025
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jan 23, 2025
Decision revoking the European Patent (patent proprietor)
Jan 23, 2025
Decision revoking the European patent (opponent)
Oct 17, 2024
Communication concerning surcharge and failure to observe time limit
Jun 12, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
Jun 12, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 12, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Jun 6, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 29, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 29, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 29, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 29, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 29, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 29, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 29, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 29, 2024
Means of redress
Feb 29, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 13, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 20, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Mar 14, 2023
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 14, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 23, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 23, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 1, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Jan 26, 2023
Description
Jan 26, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Dec 8, 2022
Description
Dec 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Oct 28, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 28, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 24, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Aug 5, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Aug 5, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Aug 5, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 16, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
May 16, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
May 16, 2022
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Apr 11, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 8, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 8, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Apr 6, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Apr 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 6, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Apr 6, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Apr 5, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 16, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 11, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 18, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 16, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 10, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
May 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
May 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 29, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 23, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Nov 26, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Jun 25, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Jun 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 10, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 20, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Dec 20, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 26, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 23, 2019
Claims
Sep 23, 2019
Claims
Sep 23, 2019
Claims
Sep 23, 2019
Claims
Sep 23, 2019
Claims
Sep 23, 2019
Claims
Sep 23, 2019
Claims
Sep 23, 2019
Claims
Sep 23, 2019
Claims
Sep 23, 2019
Claims
Sep 23, 2019
Claims
Sep 23, 2019
Claims
Sep 23, 2019
Claims
Sep 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2019
Reply to appeal
May 17, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 14, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 14, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 25, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 25, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 14, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Mar 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jan 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 14, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 14, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 14, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 14, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 14, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 14, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 14, 2019
Means of redress
Jan 14, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 14, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 14, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 14, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2018
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2018
Authorisation
Nov 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2018
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Oct 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 11, 2018
Claims
Oct 11, 2018
Claims
Oct 11, 2018
Claims
Oct 11, 2018
Claims
Oct 11, 2018
Claims
Oct 11, 2018
Claims
Oct 11, 2018
Claims
Oct 11, 2018
Claims
Oct 11, 2018
Claims
Oct 11, 2018
Claims
Oct 11, 2018
Claims
Oct 11, 2018
Claims
Oct 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2018
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 11, 2018
Withdrawal of an opposition
Oct 10, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 1, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Sep 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 28, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 8, 2018
Communication of amended entries
May 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 2, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Apr 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 26, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 26, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 22, 2018
Claims
Jan 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 22, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 29, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 29, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 29, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 29, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 29, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2017
Notice of opposition
Aug 22, 2017
Notice of opposition
Aug 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Aug 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Aug 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 21, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 24, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 27, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 17, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 17, 2016
Information about intention to grant a patent
Oct 17, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 17, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 17, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 12, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Oct 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 6, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 28, 2016
Claims
Sep 28, 2016
French translation of claims
Sep 28, 2016
German translation of the claims
Sep 28, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2016
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Aug 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 2, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 2, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 2, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 2, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 2, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 18, 2016
Examination started
Apr 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2016
Priority search results
Apr 25, 2016
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Apr 5, 2016
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Mar 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2016
Maintenance of the application
Mar 15, 2016
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Feb 26, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 26, 2016
European search opinion
Feb 26, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Feb 26, 2016
Supplementary European search report
Feb 17, 2016
Search started
Feb 18, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 14, 2015
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Jan 5, 2015
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Dec 23, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 23, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 24, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2014
Priority search results
Nov 24, 2014
Request for correction of errors in filed documents
Nov 24, 2014
Request for correction of errors in filed documents
Nov 24, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 18, 2014
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Nov 18, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Sep 19, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 8, 2014
Notification of decision concerning request for rectification
Sep 2, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2014
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Sep 2, 2014
PCT(ISA/IPEA): Rectified sheet (Rule 91) - drawings
Sep 2, 2014
Request for correction of obvious error
Jun 30, 2014
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jun 30, 2014
International preliminary examination report
Jun 30, 2014
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jun 30, 2014
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jun 30, 2014
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jun 30, 2014
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
May 27, 2014
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
May 14, 2014
Copy of the international search report
May 14, 2014
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
May 12, 2014
Notification of receipt of demand
Mar 5, 2014
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Mar 5, 2014
Document concerning fees and payments
Mar 5, 2014
PCT demand form
Mar 5, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 5, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 5, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 5, 2014
Reply to International Search Opinion
Dec 4, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 4, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 14, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Nov 14, 2013
Published international application - A1

EP2847383

SDRA CELL

Application Number: EP13787552A
Filing Date: May 10, 2013
Status: Revoked; Apr 25, 2025
Publication Date: Nov 23, 2016
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