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Elastic Monofilament

Patent No. EP3031960 (titled "Elastic Monofilament") was filed by Toray Industries on Aug 7, 2014. The application was issued on Jun 10, 2020.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PERLON NEXTRUSION MONOFIL	Feb 23, 2021	ACKERMANN

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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Feb 6, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Feb 6, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 1, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 6, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2022
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Oct 21, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 21, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 21, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 21, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 21, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 21, 2022
Means of redress
Oct 21, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 21, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 21, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 21, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 6, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Sep 29, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 28, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 16, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 16, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Aug 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 24, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 24, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 2, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 23, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 23, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 23, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 23, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 23, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 23, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 23, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 23, 2021
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 23, 2021
Notice of opposition
Feb 23, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jun 22, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 14, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 30, 2020
French translation of claims
Apr 30, 2020
German translation of the claims
Apr 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Apr 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 19, 2020
Document concerning representation
Jan 28, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 28, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 28, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 28, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 28, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 5, 2019
Examination started
Dec 20, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 14, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 13, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 31, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 31, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 31, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Aug 31, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Aug 31, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2017
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Feb 17, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 17, 2017
Document annexed to the Extended European Search Report
Feb 17, 2017
European search opinion
Feb 17, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Feb 17, 2017
Supplementary European search report
Feb 3, 2017
Search started
May 19, 2016
Notification of forthcoming publication
Mar 16, 2016
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Mar 14, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 14, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 14, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 14, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 14, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 22, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 22, 2016
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 3, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2016
Abstract
Feb 3, 2016
Claims
Feb 3, 2016
Description
Feb 3, 2016
Drawings
Feb 3, 2016
Matter concerning the application
Feb 3, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 3, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Dec 16, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 10, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 5, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 12, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Feb 12, 2015
Copy of the translated international search report
Feb 12, 2015
International publication pamphlet

EP3031960

TORAY INDUSTRIES

Application Number: EP14834881A
Filing Date: Aug 7, 2014
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 3, 2023
Publication Date: Jun 10, 2020
External Links: Slate, EP3031960B1, Google Patents

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