Decoration Paper For Laminates

Patent No. EP3577273 (titled "Decoration Paper For Laminates") was filed by Ahlstrom Munksj OYJ on Feb 2, 2018. The application was issued on Apr 7, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FELIX SCHOELLER HOLDING	Jan 7, 2022	COHAUSZ & FLORACK

Dossier Documents

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Mar 25, 2025
Refund of fees
Mar 20, 2025
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 20, 2025
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 17, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 13, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2025
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 13, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2025
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jul 18, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 15, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2024
Reply to appeal
Mar 13, 2024
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 7, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2024
Citation in appeal procedure - 024
Mar 7, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2024
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 10, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 10, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 5, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2024
Notice of appeal
Nov 23, 2023
Advice of delivery
Nov 14, 2023
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 7, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 7, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 7, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 7, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 7, 2023
Means of redress
Nov 7, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 7, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 7, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 7, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 10, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 26, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Sep 26, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Aug 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 14, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Aug 10, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Aug 10, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Aug 10, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Aug 10, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Aug 10, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Aug 10, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Aug 10, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Aug 10, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Aug 10, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 7, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2023
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 28, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 28, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 28, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2023
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jun 21, 2023
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Jun 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 14, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items (CDR)
Jun 14, 2023
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (proprietor)
Feb 15, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 2, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 26, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 26, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 26, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2022
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 4, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 4, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jun 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
May 30, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 30, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
May 30, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
May 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 30, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 30, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Mar 18, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2022
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Feb 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2022
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Feb 25, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jan 19, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 19, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 19, 2022
Refund of fees
Jan 12, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 7, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 7, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 7, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 7, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 7, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 7, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 7, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 7, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 7, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 7, 2022
Notice of opposition
Jan 7, 2022
Notice of opposition
Apr 20, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 12, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 22, 2021
Communication regarding the forthcoming grant
Jan 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2021
English translation of the claims
Jan 14, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 14, 2021
German translation of the claims
Oct 6, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 6, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 6, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 6, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 6, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Jul 7, 2020
Description
Jul 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 25, 2020
Annex to the communication
Jun 25, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 30, 2020
Claims
Apr 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 24, 2020
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2020
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 20, 2020
Annex to the communication
Feb 20, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 17, 2020
Examination started
Nov 13, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 11, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 6, 2019
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Aug 19, 2019
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 31, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 31, 2019
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 14, 2019
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 29, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 9, 2018
Copy of the international search report
Aug 9, 2018
Copy of the international search report
Aug 9, 2018
Published international application - A1
Apr 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2018
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Apr 4, 2018
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Apr 4, 2018
Substitute sheet (R26) - Drawings
Mar 19, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 19, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 19, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 13, 2018
Invitation to correct defects in the international application
Feb 13, 2018
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Feb 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2018
Abstract
Feb 2, 2018
Claims
Feb 2, 2018
Description
Feb 2, 2018
Document concerning fees and payments
Feb 2, 2018
Drawings
Feb 2, 2018
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Feb 2, 2018
Incoming communication concerning PCT Direct
Feb 2, 2018
Submission concerning representation

EP3577273

AHLSTROM MUNKSJ OYJ

Application Number: EP18702298A
Filing Date: Feb 2, 2018
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 21, 2025
Publication Date: Apr 7, 2021
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