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Propylene Resin Composition For Retort Pouch-Packaging Film - EP2905309

The patent EP2905309 was granted to Basell Poliolefine Italia on Nov 14, 2018. The application was filed on Oct 2, 2013 under application number EP13843499A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2905309

BASELL POLIOLEFINE ITALIA

Application Number: EP13843499A
Filing Date: Oct 2, 2013
Status: Opposition Rejected; May 7, 2021
Publication Date: Nov 14, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
TOTAL RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY FELUY	Aug 12, 2019	RABOIN	-

Patent Citations (29) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	EP0674991
DESCRIPTION	JP2002520426
DESCRIPTION	JP2002542347
DESCRIPTION	JP2004027217
DESCRIPTION	JP2004131537
DESCRIPTION	JP2005306910
DESCRIPTION	JP2011500907
DESCRIPTION	JPH0693062
DESCRIPTION	JPH09316283
DESCRIPTION	US4399054
DESCRIPTION	WO2009057747
DESCRIPTION	WO2009069483
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2004027212
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2004027217
OPPOSITION	EP0863183
OPPOSITION	EP2154195
OPPOSITION	EP2206731
OPPOSITION	EP2211320
OPPOSITION	JP2004027212
OPPOSITION	WO0063261
OPPOSITION	WO2011036077
SEARCH	US2007117932
SEARCH	US2009030098
SEARCH	US2009264607
SEARCH	US6300415
SEARCH	WO0192406
SEARCH	WO2011035994
SEARCH	WO2011144489
SEARCH	WO2012120069

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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May 11, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
May 11, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
May 6, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Feb 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 27, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jan 27, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Jan 27, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Jan 27, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Jan 27, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Jan 27, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Jan 27, 2021
Means of redress
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Jan 27, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Jan 27, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jan 27, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Jan 27, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 27, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jan 27, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 9, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 27, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Oct 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 21, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Oct 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Oct 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
OPPO
Oct 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
OPPO
Oct 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
OPPO
Oct 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
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Oct 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
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Oct 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
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Oct 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
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Oct 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
OPPO
Oct 9, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Oct 9, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Oct 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 28, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Sep 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 24, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Sep 9, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 9, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 29, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
OPPO
May 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 11, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 23, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Apr 23, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Apr 23, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Apr 23, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 23, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 23, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Feb 10, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Jan 14, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
OPPO
Jan 13, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
OPPO
Jan 13, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
OPPO
Jan 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Jan 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Jan 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Jan 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
OPPO
Jan 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
OPPO
Jan 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 3, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Aug 27, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Aug 27, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Aug 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 19, 2019
Communication indicating deficiencies in the notice of opposition which may be remedied
OPPO
Aug 19, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Reply to the communication concerning admissibility of an opposition
OPPO
Aug 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
OPPO
Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
OPPO
Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
OPPO
Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
OPPO
Aug 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 12, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 26, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Oct 18, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Sep 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 20, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Sep 20, 2018
French translation of claims
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Sep 20, 2018
German translation of the claims
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May 30, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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May 30, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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May 30, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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May 30, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
May 30, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
May 2, 2018
Examination started
Search/Exam
Feb 26, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Search/Exam
Feb 6, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Search/Exam
Jan 10, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Search/Exam
Oct 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 21, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Oct 21, 2016
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Search/Exam
May 2, 2016
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Search/Exam
Apr 13, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Search/Exam
Apr 13, 2016
European search opinion
Search/Exam
Apr 13, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Search/Exam
Apr 13, 2016
Supplementary European search report
Search/Exam
Apr 4, 2016
Search started
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Jul 15, 2015
Notification of forthcoming publication
Search/Exam
May 28, 2015
Refund of fees
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May 20, 2015
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
May 18, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
May 18, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
May 18, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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May 18, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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May 18, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Apr 21, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Apr 21, 2015
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Apr 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 16, 2015
Abstract
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Apr 16, 2015
Claims
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Apr 16, 2015
Description
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Apr 16, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
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Mar 27, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
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Mar 27, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
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Feb 13, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Apr 29, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Apr 10, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Apr 10, 2014
Copy of the translated international search report
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Apr 10, 2014
International publication pamphlet
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