Method And Apparatus For Making A Tampon And Tampon Made By This

Patent No. EP3067025 (titled "Method And Apparatus For Making A Tampon And Tampon Made By This") was filed by Rauscher Consumer Products on Feb 18, 2016. The application was issued on Jul 14, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ONTEX	Jun 4, 2019	LARANGE

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Jun 17, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 17, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 11, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2021
English translation of the claims
Jun 2, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 2, 2021
French translation of claims
Jun 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 17, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 3, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 19, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 19, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 19, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 19, 2020
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 19, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 19, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 19, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 19, 2020
Means of redress
Nov 19, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 19, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 19, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 22, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Sep 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2020
Request for change of name -opponent
Sep 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 4, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 24, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Mar 31, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Mar 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Mar 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Mar 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Mar 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Mar 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Mar 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Mar 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Mar 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Mar 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Mar 31, 2020
Description
Mar 31, 2020
Description
Mar 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 3, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 3, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 16, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 16, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Oct 16, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Oct 16, 2019
Claims
Oct 16, 2019
Claims
Oct 16, 2019
Description
Oct 16, 2019
Description
Oct 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 18, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 18, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 7, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 5, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jun 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jun 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 4, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jun 4, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 17, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 9, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2018
English translation of the claims
Jul 20, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 20, 2018
French translation of claims
Jul 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 2, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 2, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 2, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 2, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 25, 2018
Annex to the communication
Apr 25, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Apr 25, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Apr 25, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Apr 25, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
Mar 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 29, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 29, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 29, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Mar 29, 2018
Claims
Mar 29, 2018
Claims
Mar 29, 2018
Claims
Mar 29, 2018
Description
Mar 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2018
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Mar 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 12, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 12, 2018
Annex to the communication
Mar 12, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 6, 2017
Annex to the communication
Nov 6, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 17, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Oct 17, 2017
Claims
Oct 17, 2017
Claims
Oct 17, 2017
Description
Oct 17, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 8, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 31, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 14, 2017
Annex to the communication
Jun 14, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
May 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 23, 2017
Amended description with annotations
May 23, 2017
Claims
May 23, 2017
Description
May 23, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 20, 2017
Annex to the communication
Feb 20, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 13, 2017
Examination started
Jan 23, 2017
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Jan 18, 2017
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Dec 27, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 27, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 27, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 27, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 27, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 27, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Dec 27, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Dec 27, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Sep 19, 2016
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Aug 18, 2016
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jul 13, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 13, 2016
European search opinion
Jul 13, 2016
European search report
Jul 13, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Apr 29, 2016
Search started
Apr 25, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 25, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 14, 2016
Designation of inventor
Apr 14, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
Apr 5, 2016
Deficiency in designation of inventor
Mar 21, 2016
Letter concerning the priority
Mar 21, 2016
Priority document
Feb 18, 2016
Abstract
Feb 18, 2016
Claims
Feb 18, 2016
Description
Feb 18, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 18, 2016
Request for grant of a European patent

EP3067025

RAUSCHER CONSUMER PRODUCTS

Application Number: EP16000412A
Filing Date: Feb 18, 2016
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 11, 2021
Publication Date: Jul 14, 2021
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