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Low Pour Point Trimethylolpropane Esters. - EP3307857

The patent EP3307857 was granted to Novamont on Oct 9, 2019. The application was filed on Jun 10, 2016 under application number EP16732967A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3307857

NOVAMONT

Application Number: EP16732967A
Filing Date: Jun 10, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 24, 2022
Publication Date: Oct 9, 2019
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions

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
OQ CHEMICALS	Jul 8, 2020	MICHALSKI HUTTERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (17) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	EP0666838
DESCRIPTION	EP1926699
DESCRIPTION	EP2155646
DESCRIPTION	WO2011080296
DESCRIPTION	WO2011080297
DESCRIPTION	WO2013079849
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2004273291
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US4025447
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US4826633
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2005118756
OPPOSITION	EP0518567
OPPOSITION	JP2004273291
OPPOSITION	US2008033201
OPPOSITION	US4053491
OPPOSITION	US4826633
OPPOSITION	WO2008138892
OPPOSITION	WO2011080296

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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Jun 27, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Jun 27, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Jun 22, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Apr 21, 2022
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Apr 6, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
OPPO
Mar 16, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 11, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Mar 11, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Mar 11, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Mar 11, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Mar 11, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Mar 11, 2022
Means of redress
OPPO
Mar 11, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Mar 11, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Mar 11, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Mar 11, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 11, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Mar 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jan 21, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 1, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 17, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 6, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 6, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 7, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Apr 7, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 7, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 7, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 7, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Apr 7, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Nov 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Nov 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Nov 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Nov 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Nov 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Nov 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Nov 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 30, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Nov 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 18, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Nov 17, 2020
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
OPPO
Nov 17, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Nov 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 11, 2020
Authorisation
OPPO
Nov 11, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
OPPO
Jul 21, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jul 21, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jul 15, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jul 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Jul 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Jul 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Jul 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Jul 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Jul 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Jul 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Jul 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Jul 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Jul 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Jul 8, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Jul 8, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
OPPO
Jul 8, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jul 8, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Oct 21, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Sep 12, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Aug 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Aug 23, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Aug 23, 2019
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Aug 23, 2019
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Aug 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Apr 30, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Apr 30, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Apr 30, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Apr 30, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Apr 30, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Apr 10, 2019
Letter which had not been notified
Search/Exam
Mar 14, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Mar 14, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Mar 14, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Mar 14, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Mar 14, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Feb 28, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Feb 4, 2019
Examination started
Search/Exam
Jun 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 21, 2018
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Search/Exam
Mar 21, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Jan 26, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Jan 24, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jan 24, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jan 24, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jan 22, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
Dec 21, 2017
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Dec 21, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Dec 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 18, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Oct 20, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
May 16, 2017
Annex to International preliminary examination report
PCT2
May 16, 2017
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
May 16, 2017
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
May 16, 2017
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
May 16, 2017
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
May 9, 2017
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
May 2, 2017
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT) (without attachments)
PCT2
Apr 18, 2017
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Apr 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Apr 10, 2017
PCT demand form
PCT2
Apr 10, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Apr 10, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Apr 10, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
PCT2
Apr 10, 2017
Reply to International Search Opinion
PCT2
Jan 3, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Dec 15, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Dec 15, 2016
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Sep 9, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
PCTRO
Aug 23, 2016
ISR: cited documents
PCTISA
Aug 22, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Aug 22, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Aug 22, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Jul 12, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
PCTISA
Jul 4, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA
Jun 21, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
PCTRO
Jun 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Jun 10, 2016
Abstract
PCTRO
Jun 10, 2016
Claims
PCTRO
Jun 10, 2016
Description
PCTRO
Jun 10, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
PCTRO
Jun 10, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
PCTRO