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Meltfusion Bonded Absorbent Structure Comprising Fibres And Superabsorbent Particles And Method For Manufacturing Such Structure

Patent No. EP2872096 (titled "Meltfusion Bonded Absorbent Structure Comprising Fibres And Superabsorbent Particles And Method For Manufacturing Such Structure") was filed by Concepts FOR Success CS EK on Jun 28, 2013. The application was issued on Feb 28, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE	Nov 27, 2018	P&G PATENT GERMANY

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Dec 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 17, 2021
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Dec 17, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Dec 2, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 29, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 18, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 18, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 18, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Aug 18, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Aug 18, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2021
Means of redress
Aug 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 18, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 9, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 8, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2021
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 8, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 5, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 5, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 5, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 5, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 12, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 6, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 6, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2020
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Apr 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2020
Authorisation
Apr 28, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 27, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2020
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Apr 24, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2020
Authorisation
Apr 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 25, 2020
Invitation to file an authorisation
Mar 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 10, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 10, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 6, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 6, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 31, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 31, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Jul 24, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
Apr 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 15, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 13, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 13, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 7, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 27, 2018
Notice of opposition
Mar 16, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 1, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 16, 2018
French translation of claims
Jan 16, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jan 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 7, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 7, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 7, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 7, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 23, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Mar 23, 2017
Claims
Mar 23, 2017
Description
Mar 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 1, 2016
Annex to the communication
Dec 1, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 25, 2016
Examination started
Apr 22, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 8, 2015
Transmission of a document (International preliminary examination report)
Mar 31, 2015
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 31, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 25, 2015
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Mar 25, 2015
Request for correction of obvious mistakes allowed
Jan 27, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 27, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 27, 2015
Annex
Jan 27, 2015
Annex
Jan 27, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 12, 2015
Comments on Written Opinion of ISA
Jan 12, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 7, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 21, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 21, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 21, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 3, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Jan 3, 2014
Published international application - A1
Oct 2, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 2, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 2, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jun 28, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2013
Abstract
Jun 28, 2013
Claims
Jun 28, 2013
Description
Jun 28, 2013
Drawings
Jun 28, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Jun 28, 2013
Submission concerning representation

EP2872096

CONCEPTS FOR SUCCESS CS EK

Application Number: EP13734372A
Filing Date: Jun 28, 2013
Status: Opposition Rejected; Dec 31, 2021
Publication Date: Feb 28, 2018
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