Absorbent Article With Channels And Method For Manufacturing Thereof

Patent No. EP3403632 (titled "Absorbent Article With Channels And Method For Manufacturing Thereof") was filed by Drylock on Nov 16, 2017. The application was issued on Aug 14, 2019.

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
VON WESTERNHAGEN	May 14, 2020	ROCHE
ONTEX	Feb 4, 2020	WALL

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 17, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Dec 17, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 17, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 17, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 2, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 2, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 2, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 2, 2024
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Sep 6, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 6, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 2, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 2, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 2, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 2, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 2, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 24, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 24, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 18, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 11
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 12
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 13
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 14
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 15
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 16
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 17
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 18
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 19
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 20
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 21
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 22
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 23
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 24
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 25
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 26
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 27
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 28
Jul 18, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 29
Jul 18, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 18, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 27, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 27, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 24, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 5, 2024
Advice of delivery
Jan 29, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 29, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 29, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 24, 2024
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jul 7, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 14, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 14, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 9, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
May 22, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
May 3, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 3, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 2, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 2, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2023
Claims
Apr 24, 2023
Claims
Apr 24, 2023
Claims
Apr 24, 2023
Claims
Apr 24, 2023
Claims
Apr 24, 2023
Claims
Apr 24, 2023
Claims
Apr 24, 2023
Claims
Apr 24, 2023
Claims
Apr 24, 2023
Claims
Apr 24, 2023
Claims
Apr 24, 2023
Claims
Apr 24, 2023
Claims
Apr 24, 2023
Claims
Apr 24, 2023
Claims
Apr 24, 2023
Claims
Apr 24, 2023
Claims
Apr 24, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2023
Reply to appeal
Apr 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2023
Reply to appeal
Apr 19, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 17, 2023
Reply to appeal
Apr 13, 2023
Observations by third parties
Apr 13, 2023
Reply to appeal
Dec 13, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Dec 13, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Dec 13, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 25, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 20, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 19, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 10, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 30, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 30, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 30, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 30, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 30, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 30, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 21, 2022
Refund of fees
Mar 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2022
Notice of appeal
Mar 18, 2022
Notice of appeal
Mar 16, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 16, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 16, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 14, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 10, 2022
Declaration of eligibility for a reduction of fees
Mar 9, 2022
Notice of appeal
Jan 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Jan 20, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Jan 17, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 13, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 10, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 10, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 10, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 10, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 10, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2022
Means of redress
Jan 10, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 10, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 10, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 10, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 10, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 10, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 10, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 24, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 25, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Oct 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 30, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Sep 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Sep 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Sep 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Sep 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Sep 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 15, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 15, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 15, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 25, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 25, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 25, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 25, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 25, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Oct 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Sep 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2020
Request for change of name -opponent
Jun 19, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 19, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 19, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 2, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 14, 2020
Authorisation
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
May 14, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
May 14, 2020
Notice of opposition
May 14, 2020
Notice of opposition
May 14, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 14, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 14, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 14, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 14, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 14, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 14, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 18, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Feb 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Feb 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
Feb 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
Aug 26, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 18, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 4, 2019
French translation of claims
Jul 4, 2019
German translation of the claims
Apr 10, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 10, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 10, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 10, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 10, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 27, 2019
Examination started
Nov 26, 2018
Information about publication, reminder payment of designation fee, response to extended European search report, if applicable
Oct 24, 2018
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jul 20, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jul 20, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jul 20, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jul 20, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jul 20, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jul 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 16, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 16, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jul 16, 2018
Amended drawings filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 16, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Jul 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2018
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 12, 2018
European search opinion
Mar 12, 2018
European search report
Mar 12, 2018
Information on Search Strategy
Mar 7, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Mar 7, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Mar 7, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Feb 27, 2018
Search started
Jan 19, 2018
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Jan 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2018
Drawings
Jan 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2018
Matter concerning the application
Jan 16, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 16, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 16, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 16, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 16, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 16, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 16, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 16, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 16, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 16, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 9, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 9, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 9, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 9, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 16, 2017
Abstract
Nov 16, 2017
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Nov 16, 2017
Claims
Nov 16, 2017
Description
Nov 16, 2017
Designation of inventor
Nov 16, 2017
Drawings
Nov 16, 2017
Request for grant of a European patent
Nov 16, 2017
Submission concerning representation

EP3403632

DRYLOCK

Application Number: EP17202006A
Filing Date: Nov 16, 2017
Status: Revoked; Dec 18, 2024
Publication Date: Aug 14, 2019
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

IP Verse

Absorbent Article With Channels And Method For Manufacturing Thereof

Patent Summary

Patent Family

Patent Oppositions (2)

Dossier Documents

EP3403632