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The patent EP1680486 was granted to Albemarle Netherlands on Jun 22, 2022. The application was filed on Sep 30, 2004 under application number EP04765745A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVONIK OPERATIONS | Mar 21, 2023 | MURGITROYD | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | JPH06339635 |
| EXAMINATION | WO0102092 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0601722 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0102091 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0601722 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH06339635 |
| OPPOSITION | US4402865 |
| OPPOSITION | US6015485 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0102091 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0102092 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9641848 |
| OTHER | JPH06339635 |
| OTHER | JPH06339635K |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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(Electronic) Receipt
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May 10, 2022
Filing of the translations of the claims
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May 10, 2022
French translation of claims
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May 10, 2022
German translation of the claims
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May 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 29, 2022
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Mar 29, 2022
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Mar 4, 2022
Claims
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Mar 4, 2022
Description
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Mar 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Consultation by telephone/in person
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Annex to the communication
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Feb 11, 2022
Consultation by telephone/in person
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 7, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 7, 2021
Claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Document concerning representation
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Sep 18, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
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Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 1, 2020
Claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Mar 2, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 24, 2019
Claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Non-patent literature filed by a third party
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Observations by third parties
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Observations by third parties
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Annex to a communication
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Sep 3, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
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Non-patent literature filed by a third party
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Non-scannable object
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Observations by third parties
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Submission concerning representation
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Mar 23, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Sep 22, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
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Oct 16, 2012
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Observations by third parties
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Oct 10, 2012
Patent document filed by a Third party
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Oct 10, 2012
Patent document filed by a Third party
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 30, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 30, 2012
Claims
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Aug 30, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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May 30, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Letter which had not been notified
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Notification of the recording of a change
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Copy of the international search report
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Apr 21, 2005
Published international application - A1
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Nov 4, 2004
Abstract
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Claims
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Nov 4, 2004
Description
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