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Absorbent Polymeric Foam For Shoe Insoles

Patent No. EP3620075 (titled "Absorbent Polymeric Foam For Shoe Insoles") was filed by Evonik Operations on Sep 19, 2018. The application was issued on Jul 7, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NIPPON SHOKUBAI	Apr 6, 2022	HOFFMANN EITLE

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.

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Mar 5, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Mar 5, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Dec 5, 2023
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2023
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 28, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 28, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 28, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 28, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 28, 2023
Means of redress
Nov 28, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 28, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 28, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 28, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 15, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Sep 13, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Sep 13, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Sep 13, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Sep 11, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Sep 11, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Sep 11, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 11, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 30, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 30, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 31, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 31, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 31, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 31, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 2, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2022
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Aug 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 22, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Aug 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 21, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 21, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2022
Communication indicating deficiencies in the notice of opposition which may be remedied
Apr 11, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Apr 6, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Apr 6, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Apr 6, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Apr 6, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Apr 6, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 6, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Apr 6, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Apr 6, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Apr 6, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Apr 6, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Apr 6, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Apr 6, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Apr 6, 2022
Notice of opposition
Apr 6, 2022
Notice of opposition
Nov 2, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2021
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (proprietor)
Jul 20, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 10, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
May 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 26, 2021
French translation of claims
May 26, 2021
German translation of the claims
May 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 2, 2021
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 2, 2021
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 2, 2021
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 2, 2021
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 2, 2021
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 18, 2020
Examination started
Sep 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2020
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 9, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 9, 2020
Amendments received before examination
Sep 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2020
Acknowledgement of receipt of observations by third party
Jul 21, 2020
Acknowledgement of receipt of observations by third party
Jul 21, 2020
Communication to applicant regarding observations by third parties
Jul 15, 2020
Observations by third parties
Jul 15, 2020
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 15, 2020
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 15, 2020
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 15, 2020
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 15, 2020
Patent document filed by a Third party
Mar 16, 2020
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Feb 12, 2020
Notification of forthcoming publication
Feb 10, 2020
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 10, 2020
Document annexed to the Extended European Search Report
Feb 10, 2020
Document annexed to the Extended European Search Report
Feb 10, 2020
European search opinion
Feb 10, 2020
European search report
Feb 10, 2020
Information on Search Strategy
Jan 29, 2020
Search started
Nov 12, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 6, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Nov 6, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
May 6, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2019
Authorisation
Apr 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 26, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 12, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 12, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 12, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 12, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 9, 2018
Cancellation of communication under Rule 112(1) EPC
Nov 5, 2018
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-payment of filing/search fee)
Sep 21, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2018
Priority document
Sep 19, 2018
Abstract
Sep 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Sep 19, 2018
Claims
Sep 19, 2018
Description
Sep 19, 2018
Designation of inventor
Sep 19, 2018
Drawings
Sep 19, 2018
Request for grant of a European patent

EP3620075

EVONIK OPERATIONS

Application Number: EP18195355A
Filing Date: Sep 19, 2018
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 1, 2024
Publication Date: Jul 7, 2021
External Links: Slate, EP3620075B1, Google Patents

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