Apertured Fibrous Structures And Methods For Making Same

Patent No. EP3204539 (titled "Apertured Fibrous Structures And Methods For Making Same") was filed by The Procter & Gamble on Oct 5, 2015. The application was issued on Nov 25, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HENKEL	Aug 25, 2021	-

Dossier Documents

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Jul 27, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jul 27, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 24, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 12, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 12, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 12, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 12, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 12, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 12, 2023
Means of redress
Apr 12, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 12, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 12, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 12, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 12, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 12, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 10, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 4, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 11, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 11, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 18, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jan 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 22, 2021
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Sep 22, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 8, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 8, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Sep 1, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 25, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 25, 2021
Notice of opposition
Aug 25, 2021
Notice of opposition
Dec 7, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 29, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2020
French translation of claims
Sep 1, 2020
German translation of the claims
Sep 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2020
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
May 20, 2020
Request concerning the applicant/representative
May 19, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 19, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 19, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 19, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 19, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 1, 2020
Document concerning representation
Jan 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 23, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Jan 23, 2020
Claims
Jan 23, 2020
Description
Jan 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 28, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 25, 2019
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 15, 2019
Annex to the communication
Jul 15, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 4, 2019
Examination started
May 10, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Mar 1, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Jan 19, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 11, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Nov 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 19, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 17, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 15, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 15, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 15, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 15, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 15, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 15, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 15, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 15, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 15, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 25, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 17, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
May 4, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 14, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Apr 14, 2016
Published international application - A1
Dec 18, 2015
ISR: cited documents
Dec 17, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 17, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 17, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 19, 2015
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Oct 16, 2015
Abstract
Oct 16, 2015
Annex
Oct 16, 2015
Claims
Oct 16, 2015
Description
Oct 16, 2015
Drawings
Oct 16, 2015
Fee calculation sheet for an international application
Oct 16, 2015
Invitation to Correct Defects in the International Application (copy for ISA/EP)
Oct 16, 2015
Notification Concerning Payment of Prescribed Fees (copy for ISA/EP)
Oct 16, 2015
Notification of the International Application Number and of the International Filing Date (copy for ISA/EP)
Oct 16, 2015
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Oct 16, 2015
Submission concerning representation

EP3204539

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE

Application Number: EP15790713A
Filing Date: Oct 5, 2015
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jul 28, 2023
Publication Date: Nov 25, 2020
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