Non-Woven Fabric And Process For Forming The Same

Patent No. EP3016625 (titled "Non-Woven Fabric And Process For Forming The Same") was filed by Fitesa Germany on Jun 26, 2014. The application was issued on Jul 26, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MARCHI & PARTNERS	Apr 26, 2018	COLOMBO
ANDRITZ KUSTERS	Apr 25, 2018	KLUIN

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.

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May 11, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jan 29, 2021
Refund of fees
Jan 27, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 27, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 27, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Dec 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Apr 15, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 14, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2020
Reply to appeal
Apr 2, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 2, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Mar 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Mar 30, 2020
Claims
Mar 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 30, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 11, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 17, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 7, 2020
Reply to appeal
Dec 4, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2019
Claims
Nov 29, 2019
Claims
Nov 29, 2019
Claims
Nov 29, 2019
Claims
Nov 29, 2019
Claims
Nov 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 9, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 28, 2019
Notice of appeal
Aug 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 6, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 6, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 6, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 6, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 6, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
Aug 6, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 6, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 6, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 6, 2019
Means of redress
Aug 6, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 6, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 6, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 6, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 28, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2019
Authorisation
Jun 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 21, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 31, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 31, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 25, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
May 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2019
Claims
Apr 30, 2019
Claims
Apr 30, 2019
Claims
Apr 30, 2019
Claims
Apr 30, 2019
Claims
Apr 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2019
Claims
Apr 5, 2019
Claims
Apr 5, 2019
Claims
Apr 5, 2019
Claims
Apr 5, 2019
Claims
Apr 5, 2019
Claims
Apr 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 4, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 21, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 21, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 16, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 16, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 16, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 8, 2018
Communication of amended entries
May 7, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 4, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 2, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Apr 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2018
Authorisation
Apr 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Notice of opposition
Apr 26, 2018
Notice of opposition
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2018
Notice of opposition
Apr 25, 2018
Notice of opposition
Apr 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 23, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 27, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 29, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
May 30, 2017
Communication regarding the forthcoming grant
May 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 4, 2017
French translation of claims
May 4, 2017
German translation of the claims
May 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 19, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 19, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 19, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 19, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 19, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Sep 22, 2016
Claims
Sep 22, 2016
Description
Sep 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2016
Claims
Sep 12, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 7, 2016
Annex to the communication
Sep 7, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 7, 2016
Refund of fees
Sep 1, 2016
Examination started
Aug 31, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 23, 2016
Matter concerning the application
Aug 19, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Aug 3, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 3, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Aug 3, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 24, 2016
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 20, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 19, 2016
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
May 19, 2016
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Apr 13, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 8, 2016
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Apr 5, 2016
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Mar 30, 2016
Authorisation
Mar 30, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 12, 2016
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Feb 10, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 10, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 10, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 10, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 6, 2016
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Feb 2, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 2, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 13, 2016
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jan 13, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Nov 25, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 13, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 7, 2015
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jul 7, 2015
International preliminary examination report
Jul 7, 2015
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jul 7, 2015
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jul 7, 2015
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jun 8, 2015
Notification of election of EPO
May 18, 2015
Notification of receipt of demand
Apr 24, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2015
PCT demand form
Apr 24, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 24, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 24, 2015
Reply to International Search Opinion
Feb 24, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 28, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 8, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Jan 8, 2015
Published international application - A1
Aug 5, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 5, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 5, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jun 26, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2014
Abstract
Jun 26, 2014
Claims
Jun 26, 2014
Description
Jun 26, 2014
Drawings
Jun 26, 2014
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Jun 26, 2014
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3016625

FITESA GERMANY

Application Number: EP14734443A
Filing Date: Jun 26, 2014
Status: Revoked; May 14, 2021
Publication Date: Jul 26, 2017
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Non-Woven Fabric And Process For Forming The Same

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EP3016625