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The patent EP2398712 was granted to Indorama Germany on Oct 6, 2021. The application was filed on Feb 17, 2010 under application number EP10744218A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| APG POLYTECH | Jul 4, 2022 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2002037377 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2002146527 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2003068455 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2004074904 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2004142129 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2005089658 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2007154668 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2008255280 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0134479 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9915432 |
| EXAMINATION | US2006029822 |
| EXAMINATION | US2008169590 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | KR100495207B |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002155236 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003012896 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008171169 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2001097342 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008171169 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008245761 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005023530 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010096430 |
| SEARCH | JP2001097342 |
| SEARCH | US2002037377 |
| SEARCH | US2002146527 |
| SEARCH | US2003068455 |
| SEARCH | US2004074904 |
| SEARCH | US2004142129 |
| SEARCH | US2005089658 |
| SEARCH | US2006128861 |
| SEARCH | US2007154668 |
| SEARCH | US2008255280 |
| SEARCH | US6525123 |
| SEARCH | US7247390 |
| SEARCH | WO0134479 |
| SEARCH | WO9915432 |
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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Aug 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 26, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Aug 26, 2021
French translation of claims
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Aug 26, 2021
German translation of the claims
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Aug 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 4, 2021
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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May 4, 2021
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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May 4, 2021
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Amended description with annotations
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Mar 25, 2021
Description
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Mar 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 25, 2021
Feb 4, 2021
Annex to the communication
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Feb 4, 2021
Communication from the Examining Division
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Dec 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 2, 2020
Jul 27, 2020
Annex to the communication
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Jul 27, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
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Jul 8, 2020
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Annexes in respect of a client data request
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 20, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Apr 20, 2020
Claims
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Apr 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Dec 18, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Oct 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 13, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 13, 2019
Claims
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Sep 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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(Electronic) Receipt
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Annexes in respect of a client data request
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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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Mar 4, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 7, 2018
Claims
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Dec 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Nov 6, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
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Jun 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 12, 2018
Claims
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Jun 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 12, 2018
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Annex to the communication
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Mar 20, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
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Nov 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 6, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 6, 2017
Claims
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Nov 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 6, 2017
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Annex to the communication
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Aug 24, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
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Jul 13, 2017
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Payment of fees and costs
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Jul 3, 2017
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 16, 2016
Claims
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Nov 16, 2016
Description
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Nov 16, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 16, 2016
Jul 29, 2016
Annex to the communication
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Jul 29, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
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Apr 12, 2016
Decision to allow further processing
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Mar 23, 2016
Notice on debiting of fees
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Mar 4, 2016
Decision to allow further processing
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Jan 26, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 26, 2016
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Jan 26, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 26, 2016
Request for further processing
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Dec 2, 2015
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 1, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 1, 2015
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European search opinion
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Mar 16, 2015
Supplementary European search report
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Feb 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 18, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 18, 2015
Dec 12, 2014
Annex to the communication
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Dec 12, 2014
Dec 2, 2014
Search started
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Jun 6, 2013
Submission concerning representation
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Jul 17, 2012
Jul 14, 2012
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Jul 11, 2012
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 24, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
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Jul 1, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
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Nov 4, 2010
Copy of the international search report
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Nov 4, 2010
Sep 17, 2010
Aug 26, 2010
Published international application - A2
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