Absorbent Structure For Absorbent Articles

Patent No. EP3111903 (titled "Absorbent Structure For Absorbent Articles") was filed by The Procter & Gamble on Jun 8, 2012. The application was issued on Jan 12, 2022.

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
ONTEX BVBA	Nov 26, 2018	FINNEGAN EUROPE

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

Get instant alerts for new documents

Dec 16, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 16, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 13, 2021
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Dec 13, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 10, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Dec 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Dec 6, 2021
French translation of claims
Dec 6, 2021
German translation of the claims
Sep 6, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Sep 6, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Sep 6, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Aug 26, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 21, 2021
Refund of fees
Jul 19, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 19, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 29, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Jun 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 16, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 16, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 14, 2021
Notice of appeal
Apr 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Mar 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 15, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 15, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 15, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 15, 2021
Means of redress
Mar 15, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 15, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 15, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 9, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Dec 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Dec 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 6, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 16, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 16, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 16, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 16, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 12, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 12, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 5, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Mar 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Mar 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 25, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 25, 2020
Letter which had not been notified
Feb 18, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 18, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 18, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Feb 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 4, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 4, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 4, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 4, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2020
Letter which had not been notified
Dec 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Dec 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 15
Dec 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 1, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 1, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 1, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 1, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 4, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Apr 29, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 24, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 23, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
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 4, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Nov 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Nov 26, 2018
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 26, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 26, 2018
Notice of opposition
Mar 16, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 7, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Feb 2, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Feb 1, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 18, 2018
French translation of claims
Jan 18, 2018
German translation of the claims
Dec 21, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 21, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 21, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 21, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 21, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Nov 20, 2017
Description
Nov 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 2, 2017
Annex to the communication
Nov 2, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 26, 2017
Examination started
Jul 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 4, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 4, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 4, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Jul 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jan 10, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Dec 14, 2016
Refund of fees
Dec 7, 2016
Notification of forthcoming publication
Dec 1, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Dec 1, 2016
European search opinion
Dec 1, 2016
European search report
Dec 1, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Nov 22, 2016
Search started
Oct 6, 2016
Refund of fees
Oct 6, 2016
Refund of fees
Sep 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Aug 31, 2016
Refund of fees
Aug 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2016
Abstract
Aug 11, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2016
Accordance of the filing date of earlier application to the divisional application
Jun 6, 2016
Deficiencies in application documents - annex A
May 25, 2016
Description
May 25, 2016
Drawings
May 25, 2016
Matter concerning the application
May 25, 2016
Previously filed application
Mar 31, 2016
Invitation to remedy deficiencies for the accordance of the filing date of the European divisional application
Feb 12, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 12, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 12, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 12, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 12, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 12, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 21, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Dec 21, 2015
Claims
Dec 21, 2015
Designation of inventor
Dec 21, 2015
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
Jan 3, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP3111903

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE

Application Number: EP15201454A
Filing Date: Jun 8, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Dec 10, 2021
Publication Date: Jan 12, 2022
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

IP Verse

Absorbent Structure For Absorbent Articles

Patent Summary

Patent Family

Patent Oppositions

Dossier Documents

EP3111903