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Fiber-Reinforced Resin Composition Comprising Chemically Modified Cellulose Nanofibers And Thermoplastic Resin

Patent No. EP3272812 (titled "Fiber-Reinforced Resin Composition Comprising Chemically Modified Cellulose Nanofibers And Thermoplastic Resin") was filed by Kyoto Municipal Institute OF Industrial Technology And Culture on Mar 17, 2016. The application was issued on Jun 21, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HOFFMANN EITLE	Apr 27, 2021	HOFFMANN EITLE

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May 25, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 25, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 19, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 12, 2023
French translation of claims
May 12, 2023
German translation of the claims
May 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 2, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 28, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 28, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 28, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2022
Means of redress
Oct 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 27, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 27, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 27, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 27, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 27, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Sep 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 1, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jul 14, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 9, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 4, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 4, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 4, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 4, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 20, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 20, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Sep 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 20, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 20, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 15, 2021
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jun 15, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jun 8, 2021
Submission concerning representation
Jun 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
May 12, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 12, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 30, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Apr 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Apr 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Apr 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Apr 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Apr 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Apr 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Apr 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Apr 27, 2021
Notice of opposition
Apr 27, 2021
Notice of opposition
Aug 10, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 2, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2020
French translation of claims
Jun 17, 2020
German translation of the claims
Jun 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 24, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 24, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 24, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 24, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 24, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 19, 2019
Examination started
May 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 27, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 27, 2019
Amendments received before examination
May 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2018
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Nov 15, 2018
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 15, 2018
European search opinion
Nov 15, 2018
Information on Search Strategy
Nov 15, 2018
Supplementary European search report
Oct 30, 2018
Search started
Jan 4, 2018
Notification of forthcoming publication
Nov 29, 2017
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Nov 6, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 6, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 6, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 6, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 6, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 6, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2017
Abstract
Oct 18, 2017
Claims
Oct 18, 2017
Description
Oct 18, 2017
Drawings
Oct 18, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 2, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 2, 2017
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 26, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 12, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 12, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 22, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Sep 22, 2016
Copy of the translated international search report
Sep 22, 2016
International publication pamphlet

EP3272812

KYOTO MUNICIPAL INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY AND CULTURE

Application Number: EP16765062A
Filing Date: Mar 17, 2016
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 19, 2023
Publication Date: Jun 21, 2023
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