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Amorphous Caesium Aluminium Fluoride Complex, Its Production And Use - EP1965946

The patent EP1965946 was granted to Albemarle Germany on Jul 15, 2020. The application was filed on Dec 20, 2006 under application number EP06830733A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP1965946

ALBEMARLE GERMANY

Application Number: EP06830733A
Filing Date: Dec 20, 2006
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 12, 2020
Publication Date: Jul 15, 2020
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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
HOFFMANN EITLE	May 2, 2018	HOFFMANN EITLE	-

Patent Citations (9) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0785045
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	GB2241513
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US4689092
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US4923530
OPPOSITION	DE10057180
OPPOSITION	EP0785045
OPPOSITION	US4689092
OPPOSITION	US4923530
OPPOSITION	US5171377

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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Sep 10, 2020
Request for change of client data cannot be registered anymore
OPPO
Sep 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 2, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
OPPO
Jun 18, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jun 18, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jun 17, 2020
Refund of fees
OPPO
Jun 16, 2020
Refund of fees
OPPO
Jun 15, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Jun 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 8, 2020
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 8, 2020
English translation of the claims
OPPO
Jun 8, 2020
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
OPPO
Jun 8, 2020
French translation of claims
OPPO
Jun 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 5, 2020
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 5, 2020
English translation of the claims
OPPO
Jun 5, 2020
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
OPPO
Jun 5, 2020
French translation of claims
OPPO
Apr 22, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
OPPO
Apr 22, 2020
Communication with request to file translations
OPPO
Apr 15, 2020
Communication of bibliographic data
OPPO
Apr 15, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Jan 8, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Means of redress
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 14, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 12, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 12, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 31, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 31, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Sep 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 12, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Sep 12, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Sep 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 12, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 9, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
May 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
May 10, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
May 10, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
May 10, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
May 10, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 20, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Dec 20, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
OPPO
Dec 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 4, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
OPPO
Dec 4, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
OPPO
Dec 4, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
OPPO
Dec 4, 2018
General authorisation
OPPO
Dec 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 4, 2018
Letter to the Legal Division
OPPO
Dec 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 3, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 3, 2018
General authorisation
OPPO
Dec 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 3, 2018
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 3, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Sep 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 13, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
OPPO
Sep 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 10, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
OPPO
Jun 28, 2018
Brief communication
OPPO
Jun 28, 2018
Communication from the Legal Division
OPPO
Jun 5, 2018
Communication from the Legal Division
OPPO
May 31, 2018
Communication from the Legal Division
OPPO
May 30, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
OPPO
May 28, 2018
Letter to the Legal Division
OPPO
May 23, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
May 23, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
May 8, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
May 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 29, 2018
Communication from the Legal Division
OPPO
Mar 14, 2018
Letter to the Legal Division
OPPO
Feb 28, 2018
Communication from the Legal Division
OPPO
Feb 28, 2018
Communication from the Legal Division
OPPO
Feb 5, 2018
Letter to the Legal Division
OPPO
Nov 30, 2017
Communication from the Legal Division
OPPO
Nov 27, 2017
Letter which had not been notified
OPPO
Nov 24, 2017
Communication from the Legal Division
OPPO
Nov 3, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
OPPO
Nov 2, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
OPPO
Oct 25, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
OPPO
Oct 24, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
OPPO
Aug 22, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Aug 2, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
OPPO
Aug 1, 2017
Authorisation
OPPO
Aug 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 6, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jun 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 23, 2017
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jun 23, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jun 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
May 15, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
May 15, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
May 15, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
May 15, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
May 15, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Mar 23, 2017
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Search/Exam
Mar 20, 2017
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Search/Exam
Jul 12, 2012
Decision to allow further processing
Search/Exam
Jul 3, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jun 29, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Jun 29, 2012
Claims
Search/Exam
Jun 29, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Apr 26, 2012
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Search/Exam
Jan 20, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Search/Exam
Jan 18, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jan 17, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Sep 7, 2011
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Sep 7, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Aug 13, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Aug 8, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Search/Exam
Jul 19, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jul 18, 2008
Matter concerning the application
Search/Exam
Jul 18, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jul 16, 2008
Note on telephone consultation
Search/Exam
Jul 10, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jul 9, 2008
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jul 9, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jul 2, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
May 9, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2007
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Nov 15, 2007
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Nov 15, 2007
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Nov 15, 2007
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Nov 15, 2007
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Nov 15, 2007
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Nov 15, 2007
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
PCT2
Nov 15, 2007
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Sep 12, 2007
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Aug 7, 2007
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
PCT2
Aug 7, 2007
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Jul 24, 2007
PCT demand form
PCT2
Jul 24, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Jul 23, 2007
Document concerning fees and payments
PCT2
Jul 23, 2007
PCT demand form
PCT2
Jul 5, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jul 5, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jul 5, 2007
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Dec 20, 2006
Abstract
PCTRO
Dec 20, 2006
Claims
PCTRO
Dec 20, 2006
Description
PCTRO
Dec 20, 2006
Drawings
PCTRO
Dec 20, 2006
Submission concerning representation
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