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Propylene Copolymer For Extrusion Blow Molded Bottles - EP3013902

The patent EP3013902 was granted to Borealis on Nov 28, 2018. The application was originally filed on Jun 24, 2014 under application number EP14732198A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3013902

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Application Number: EP14732198A
Filing Date: Jun 24, 2014
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 11, 2022
Grant Date: Nov 28, 2018
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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
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TOTALENERGIES ONE TECH BELGIUM	Aug 28, 2019	-	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (20) New

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Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	EP0887379
DESCRIPTION	EP0887380
DESCRIPTION	EP0887381
DESCRIPTION	EP0991684
DESCRIPTION	WO0068315
DESCRIPTION	WO2004000899
DESCRIPTION	WO2004111095
DESCRIPTION	WO2012007430
DESCRIPTION	WO9212182
DESCRIPTION	WO9924478
DESCRIPTION	WO9924479
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP2386604
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2010049371
OPPOSITION	EP2065407
OPPOSITION	EP2380926
OPPOSITION	EP2386604
OPPOSITION	WO03002625
OPPOSITION	WO2009068577
OPPOSITION	WO2010049371
OPPOSITION	WO2011131578

Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (1) New

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Citation Phase	Reference Text
OPPOSITION	- "Polypropylene RB307MO", Borealis, XP055637433

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Dossier Documents

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Mar 14, 2022
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Mar 10, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Mar 10, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Mar 7, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Mar 4, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Mar 1, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Feb 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Feb 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Feb 28, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Feb 25, 2022
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Appeal
Feb 25, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Feb 25, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Feb 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Feb 21, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Appeal
Feb 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Feb 21, 2022
Request for change of name -opponent
Appeal
Feb 4, 2022
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
OPPO
Jan 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 31, 2022
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
OPPO
Jan 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 14, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 14, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Dec 14, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Dec 14, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Dec 14, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Dec 14, 2021
Means of redress
OPPO
Dec 14, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Dec 14, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Dec 14, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Dec 14, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 14, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 14, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 14, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Oct 22, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
OPPO
Aug 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
OPPO
Aug 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
OPPO
Aug 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 19, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 18, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 28, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 28, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 28, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 28, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 28, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jan 28, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jan 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 19, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jan 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 19, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
OPPO
Jan 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 22, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 22, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 22, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 22, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Aug 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 19, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 19, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 19, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 19, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
OPPO
Aug 19, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
OPPO
Aug 19, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
OPPO
Aug 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 19, 2020
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Aug 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 15, 2020
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 20, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Apr 20, 2020
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
OPPO
Apr 20, 2020
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
OPPO
Apr 20, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Jan 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Jan 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 8, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Sep 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 9, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Sep 9, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Sep 3, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Sep 3, 2019
Request for documents
OPPO
Aug 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Aug 28, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Aug 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 28, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Dec 10, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Nov 2, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2018
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Aug 1, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Aug 1, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Aug 1, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Aug 1, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Aug 1, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Jun 27, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Jun 27, 2018
Description
Search/Exam
Jun 27, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jun 21, 2018
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jun 21, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jun 11, 2018
Examination started
Search/Exam
Apr 20, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Nov 17, 2017
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Search/Exam
Nov 10, 2017
Letter concerning the inventor
Search/Exam
May 31, 2016
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Search/Exam
Apr 6, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Feb 24, 2016
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Feb 17, 2016
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
Jan 29, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jan 29, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jan 29, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jan 29, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jan 19, 2016
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Jan 5, 2016
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Jan 5, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Dec 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 10, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Nov 4, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Oct 19, 2015
Annex to International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Oct 19, 2015
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Oct 19, 2015
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Oct 19, 2015
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Oct 19, 2015
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Oct 1, 2015
PCT demand form
PCT2
Oct 1, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Oct 1, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Oct 1, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
PCT2
Oct 1, 2015
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
PCT2
Sep 3, 2015
Written opinion
PCT2
Sep 3, 2015
Written opinion - free text sheet
PCT2
Sep 3, 2015
Written opinion - points I-VIII
PCT2
Aug 31, 2015
Written opinion
PCT2
Jan 20, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Dec 31, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Dec 31, 2014
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Oct 24, 2014
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Oct 16, 2014
PCT demand form
PCT2
Oct 16, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Oct 16, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Oct 16, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
PCT2
Oct 16, 2014
Reply to International Search Opinion
PCT2
Jul 14, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Jul 14, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Jul 14, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Jun 24, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Jun 24, 2014
Abstract
PCTRO
Jun 24, 2014
Claims
PCTRO
Jun 24, 2014
Description
PCTRO
Jun 24, 2014
Priority document (RO-procedure)
PCTRO