The weekly litigation news digest is live. Subscribe now
The patent EP2473063 was granted to Anitox on Apr 12, 2017. The application was filed on Aug 31, 2009 under application number EP09848842A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOURYON CHEMICALS | Jan 12, 2018 | INGRASSIA | ADMISSIBLE |
| NOURYON CHEMICALS | Jan 12, 2018 | LKGLOBAL UK | ADMISSIBLE |
| ZEMAN | Jan 12, 2018 | GRUNECKER | ADMISSIBLE |
| ZEMAN | Jan 12, 2018 | GRUNECKER PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
| NOVUS | Jan 12, 2018 | GREAVES BREWSTER | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4701331 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5985336 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO03028475 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008029909 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2042041 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004170729 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005170052 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008044538 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014178562 |
| OPPOSITION | US5505976 |
| OPPOSITION | US6183794 |
| OPPOSITION | US6221381 |
| OPPOSITION | US6379723 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009041981 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9528091 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9960865 |
| SEARCH | US2004170729 |
| SEARCH | US2008044538 |
| SEARCH | US5505976 |
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.
Date
Description
Get instant alerts for new documents
Sep 19, 2025
Sep 19, 2025
Sep 19, 2025
Sep 16, 2025
Sep 16, 2025
Apr 3, 2025
Apr 3, 2025
Mar 31, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Mar 31, 2025
Mar 31, 2025
Mar 13, 2025
Mar 13, 2025
Mar 7, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Mar 7, 2025
Mar 7, 2025
Nov 14, 2024
Nov 14, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Jul 9, 2024
Jul 9, 2024
Jul 4, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jul 4, 2024
Jul 4, 2024
Jul 4, 2024
May 21, 2024
May 21, 2024
May 21, 2024
May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024
May 3, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
May 3, 2024
May 3, 2024
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Mar 5, 2024
Mar 5, 2024
Mar 5, 2024
Mar 5, 2024
Mar 5, 2024
Mar 5, 2024
Mar 5, 2024
Mar 5, 2024
Mar 5, 2024
Mar 5, 2024
Mar 5, 2024
Means of redress
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2024
Mar 5, 2024
Mar 5, 2024
Mar 5, 2024
Mar 5, 2024
Mar 5, 2024
Mar 5, 2024
Mar 5, 2024
Jan 31, 2024
Jan 17, 2024
Jan 17, 2024
Jan 12, 2024
Jan 12, 2024
Jan 11, 2024
Dec 22, 2023
Dec 22, 2023
Dec 22, 2023
Dec 5, 2023
Dec 5, 2023
Dec 4, 2023
Dec 4, 2023
Nov 30, 2023
Nov 30, 2023
Nov 30, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 22, 2023
Nov 22, 2023
Nov 17, 2023
Nov 17, 2023
Nov 17, 2023
Jun 12, 2023
Jun 9, 2023
Jun 9, 2023
Jun 9, 2023
Jun 9, 2023
Jun 9, 2023
Jun 9, 2023
Jun 9, 2023
Jun 9, 2023
Jun 9, 2023
Feb 8, 2023
Feb 8, 2023
Feb 8, 2023
Feb 8, 2023
Feb 8, 2023
Jan 24, 2023
Jan 24, 2023
Jan 24, 2023
Jan 24, 2023
Jan 10, 2023
Jan 10, 2023
Jan 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jan 9, 2023
Jan 9, 2023
Jan 9, 2023
Jan 9, 2023
Jan 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jan 5, 2023
Jan 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 14, 2022
Dec 14, 2022
Dec 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 12, 2022
Dec 12, 2022
Nov 25, 2022
Nov 25, 2022
Nov 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 23, 2022
Nov 23, 2022
Nov 8, 2022
Nov 8, 2022
Nov 8, 2022
Nov 8, 2022
Nov 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 3, 2022
Nov 3, 2022
Nov 2, 2022
Nov 2, 2022
Nov 2, 2022
Nov 2, 2022
Sep 22, 2022
Sep 22, 2022
Sep 22, 2022
Sep 22, 2022
Sep 20, 2022
Sep 20, 2022
Sep 20, 2022
Sep 20, 2022
Sep 15, 2022
Jun 20, 2022
Jun 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jun 3, 2022
Jun 3, 2022
Jun 3, 2022
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Jan 24, 2022
Jan 21, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Claims
Appeal
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Description
Appeal
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Jan 15, 2022
Nov 19, 2021
Nov 19, 2021
Nov 19, 2021
Nov 19, 2021
Nov 19, 2021
Nov 10, 2021
Nov 10, 2021
Nov 8, 2021
Nov 8, 2021
Nov 8, 2021
Oct 29, 2021
Oct 29, 2021
Oct 29, 2021
Oct 22, 2021
Sep 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 21, 2021
Sep 21, 2021
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Sep 8, 2021
Sep 8, 2021
Sep 8, 2021
Sep 6, 2021
Sep 6, 2021
Sep 6, 2021
Sep 6, 2021
Sep 6, 2021
Sep 6, 2021
Sep 6, 2021
Sep 6, 2021
Means of redress
OPPO
Sep 6, 2021
Sep 6, 2021
Sep 6, 2021
Sep 6, 2021
Sep 6, 2021
Sep 6, 2021
Sep 6, 2021
Sep 6, 2021
Sep 6, 2021
Sep 6, 2021
Sep 6, 2021
Jul 7, 2021
Jul 7, 2021
Jul 7, 2021
Jul 7, 2021
Jul 7, 2021
Jul 2, 2021
Jul 2, 2021
Jul 2, 2021
Jun 28, 2021
Jun 28, 2021
Jun 28, 2021
Jun 28, 2021
Jun 28, 2021
Jun 28, 2021
Jun 10, 2021
Jun 10, 2021
Jun 10, 2021
Jun 7, 2021
Jun 7, 2021
Jun 7, 2021
May 28, 2021
May 28, 2021
May 28, 2021
May 28, 2021
May 19, 2021
May 19, 2021
May 19, 2021
May 19, 2021
May 7, 2021
May 7, 2021
May 7, 2021
May 7, 2021
May 7, 2021
May 7, 2021
May 7, 2021
May 7, 2021
May 7, 2021
May 7, 2021
May 7, 2021
May 7, 2021
May 7, 2021
Feb 19, 2021
Feb 8, 2021
Feb 8, 2021
Feb 8, 2021
Feb 8, 2021
Nov 17, 2020
Nov 11, 2020
Nov 11, 2020
Nov 5, 2020
Nov 3, 2020
Nov 3, 2020
Letter which had not been notified
Search/Exam
Oct 30, 2020
Oct 27, 2020
Oct 27, 2020
Oct 27, 2020
Oct 27, 2020
Oct 27, 2020
Oct 27, 2020
Oct 27, 2020
Oct 27, 2020
Oct 27, 2020
Jul 29, 2020
Jul 28, 2020
Jul 27, 2020
Jul 27, 2020
Jul 23, 2020
Jul 14, 2020
Jul 14, 2020
Jul 13, 2020
Jul 13, 2020
Jul 6, 2020
Jul 4, 2020
Jul 3, 2020
Jun 4, 2020
May 29, 2020
Mar 12, 2020
Mar 12, 2020
Mar 12, 2020
Mar 12, 2020
Mar 10, 2020
Mar 10, 2020
Mar 10, 2020
Mar 6, 2020
Mar 4, 2020
Mar 4, 2020
Mar 4, 2020
Mar 4, 2020
Mar 4, 2020
Mar 4, 2020
Feb 25, 2020
Feb 25, 2020
Feb 25, 2020
Feb 19, 2020
Feb 19, 2020
Feb 19, 2020
Jan 23, 2020
Jan 16, 2020
Jan 16, 2020
Jan 16, 2020
Jan 16, 2020
Jan 16, 2020
Jan 16, 2020
Jan 15, 2020
Jan 15, 2020
Jan 15, 2020
Jan 15, 2020
Jan 15, 2020
Jan 13, 2020
Jan 13, 2020
Jan 13, 2020
Jan 13, 2020
Jan 10, 2020
Jan 10, 2020
Jan 10, 2020
Jan 10, 2020
Jan 10, 2020
Jan 10, 2020
Jan 10, 2020
Jan 10, 2020
Jan 10, 2020
Jan 10, 2020
Jan 10, 2020
Jan 10, 2020
Jan 10, 2020
Jan 10, 2020
Jan 10, 2020
Jan 10, 2020
Jan 10, 2020
Jan 10, 2020
Jan 10, 2020
Jan 7, 2020
Jan 7, 2020
Jan 7, 2020
Dec 30, 2019
Dec 30, 2019
Annex
OPPO
Dec 30, 2019
Dec 30, 2019
Nov 26, 2019
Nov 26, 2019
Nov 26, 2019
Nov 22, 2019
Nov 22, 2019
Nov 22, 2019
Nov 22, 2019
Nov 22, 2019
Nov 22, 2019
Sep 19, 2019
Sep 6, 2019
Sep 5, 2019
Sep 5, 2019
Aug 13, 2019
Aug 13, 2019
Aug 13, 2019
Aug 8, 2019
Aug 8, 2019
Aug 7, 2019
Aug 7, 2019
Aug 7, 2019
Jul 22, 2019
Jul 12, 2019
Jul 12, 2019
Jul 12, 2019
Jul 12, 2019
Jul 12, 2019
Jul 10, 2019
Jul 3, 2019
Jul 3, 2019
Jul 3, 2019
Jul 3, 2019
Jun 28, 2019
Jun 28, 2019
Jun 28, 2019
Jun 28, 2019
Jun 28, 2019
Jun 28, 2019
Jun 28, 2019
Jun 28, 2019
Jun 28, 2019
Jun 28, 2019
Jun 28, 2019
Jun 28, 2019
Jun 28, 2019
Feb 27, 2019
Feb 27, 2019
Aug 1, 2018
Aug 1, 2018
Aug 1, 2018
Jul 24, 2018
Jul 24, 2018
Jul 24, 2018
Jul 24, 2018
Jul 24, 2018
Jul 24, 2018
Jul 24, 2018
Jun 8, 2018
Jun 4, 2018
Jun 4, 2018
Jun 4, 2018
May 31, 2018
May 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
May 30, 2018
May 29, 2018
May 29, 2018
May 29, 2018
May 29, 2018
May 22, 2018
May 22, 2018
May 22, 2018
May 22, 2018
May 15, 2018
May 15, 2018
May 15, 2018
Mar 13, 2018
Mar 13, 2018
Mar 13, 2018
Mar 13, 2018
Feb 21, 2018
Feb 21, 2018
Jan 30, 2018
Jan 30, 2018
Jan 30, 2018
Jan 30, 2018
Jan 29, 2018
Jan 29, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
Apr 12, 2017
Mar 16, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Mar 2, 2017
Feb 22, 2017
Jan 4, 2017
Jan 4, 2017
Jan 4, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jan 4, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Jan 4, 2017
Sep 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 27, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Sep 27, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Sep 27, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Sep 27, 2016
Description
Search/Exam
Sep 27, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Sep 27, 2016
Sep 8, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Sep 8, 2016
Sep 8, 2016
Jun 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 27, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Jun 27, 2016
Annex
Search/Exam
Jun 27, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Jun 27, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 27, 2016
Feb 26, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Feb 26, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Feb 18, 2016
Examination started
Search/Exam
Mar 25, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 25, 2015
Mar 25, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Mar 25, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Mar 25, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Mar 25, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Sep 26, 2014
Sep 9, 2014
Sep 9, 2014
European search opinion
Search/Exam
Sep 9, 2014
Supplementary European search report
Search/Exam
Aug 25, 2014
Search started
Search/Exam
May 22, 2013
May 3, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Oct 10, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 10, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jul 6, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Jun 13, 2012
Apr 27, 2012
Mar 23, 2012
Jan 30, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jan 30, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jan 6, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2011
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam