Absorbent Article Comprising One Or More Colored Areas

Patent No. EP2886093 (titled "Absorbent Article Comprising One Or More Colored Areas") was filed by The Procter & Gamble on Dec 19, 2013. The application was issued on Sep 21, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ESSITY HYGIENE AND HEALTH AKTIEBOLAG	Jun 21, 2017	HOFFMANN EITLE
PERANI & PARTNERS	Jun 21, 2017	PERANI & PARTNERS
ONTEX BVBA	May 30, 2017	LARANGE

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

Aug 16, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 6, 2020
Refund of fees
Apr 2, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 2, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 2, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 2, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 25, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 25, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 25, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 25, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 20, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Feb 26, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2020
Notice of appeal
Dec 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 10, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 9, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 9, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 9, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 9, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 9, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 9, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 9, 2019
Means of redress
Dec 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 9, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 10, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Aug 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 30, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 23, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
Aug 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2019
Claims
Aug 9, 2019
Claims
Aug 9, 2019
Claims
Aug 9, 2019
Claims
Aug 9, 2019
Claims
Aug 9, 2019
Claims
Aug 9, 2019
Claims
Aug 9, 2019
Claims
Aug 9, 2019
Claims
Aug 9, 2019
Claims
Aug 9, 2019
Claims
Aug 9, 2019
Claims
Aug 9, 2019
Claims
Aug 9, 2019
Claims
Aug 9, 2019
Claims
Aug 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 9, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 9, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 28, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 28, 2019
Non-scannable object
Jun 28, 2019
Non-scannable object
Jun 28, 2019
Non-scannable object
Jun 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 26, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Mar 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 15, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 31, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 31, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 28, 2019
Decision on the taking of evidence
Jan 28, 2019
Decision on the taking of evidence
Jan 28, 2019
Decision on the taking of evidence
Jan 28, 2019
Decision on the taking of evidence
Jan 28, 2019
Decision on the taking of evidence
Jan 28, 2019
Decision on the taking of evidence
Jan 28, 2019
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Jan 28, 2019
Summons to give evidence
Jan 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 19, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 29, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 29, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 29, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 29, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 29, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Oct 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 2, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 2, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 2, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Jun 1, 2018
Communication of amended entries
May 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 11, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
May 3, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Apr 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 18, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Dec 21, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Dec 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Dec 6, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 6, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Dec 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Dec 1, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Dec 1, 2017
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Nov 20, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jul 26, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 26, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 26, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 26, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 30, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 30, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jun 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jun 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jun 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 30, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 30, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 25, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 11, 2016
French translation of claims
Aug 11, 2016
German translation of the claims
Apr 13, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 13, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 13, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 13, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 13, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 18, 2016
Examination started
Dec 1, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2015
Matter concerning the application
Jun 29, 2015
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
May 28, 2015
Notification of forthcoming publication
Apr 7, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Apr 7, 2014
European search opinion
Apr 7, 2014
European search report
Mar 14, 2014
Search started
Feb 11, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 11, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 11, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 19, 2013
Abstract
Dec 19, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Dec 19, 2013
Claims
Dec 19, 2013
Description
Dec 19, 2013
Designation of inventor
Dec 19, 2013
Designation of inventor
Dec 19, 2013
Designation of inventor
Dec 19, 2013
Drawings
Dec 19, 2013
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2886093

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE

Application Number: EP13198446A
Filing Date: Dec 19, 2013
Status: Opposition Rejected; Aug 20, 2021
Publication Date: Sep 21, 2016
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

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Absorbent Article Comprising One Or More Colored Areas

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Dossier Documents

EP2886093