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Liquid Urease Inhibitor Formulations - EP3419953

The patent EP3419953 was granted to Yara ASA on May 20, 2020. The application was filed on Feb 24, 2017 under application number EP17710143A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3419953

YARA ASA

Application Number: EP17710143A
Filing Date: Feb 24, 2017
Status: Revoked; Jan 20, 2023
Publication Date: May 20, 2020
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
SASOL GERMANY	Feb 22, 2021	MULLER SCHUPFNER & PARTNER PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB MUC	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (23) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	EP0869933
DESCRIPTION	US2014090432
DESCRIPTION	US2015143860
DESCRIPTION	US4530714
DESCRIPTION	US5353365
DESCRIPTION	WO2015161195
DESCRIPTION	WO9722568
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2010206031
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2014090432
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2015143860
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2014036278
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2015161195
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO9722568
OPPOSITION	EP3210959
OPPOSITION	SK6562Y
OPPOSITION	US2015143860
OPPOSITION	WO2008000196
OPPOSITION	WO2014028767
OPPOSITION	WO2017070048
OPPOSITION	WO2018154053
OPPOSITION	WO9722568
OTHER	US2015143860
OTHER	WO2018154053

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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Jan 18, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Jan 18, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
OPPO
Jan 13, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
OPPO
Oct 6, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 4, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Oct 4, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Oct 4, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Oct 4, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Oct 4, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Oct 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 4, 2022
Means of redress
OPPO
Oct 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Oct 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Oct 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Oct 4, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 4, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 4, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 4, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 4, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Oct 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Sep 20, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 26, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Aug 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 22, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 27, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jul 27, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 27, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 20, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 15, 2022
Amended description with annotations
OPPO
Jul 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Jul 15, 2022
Description
OPPO
Jul 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 15, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 15, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 15, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 4, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 26, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 24, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 24, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jan 24, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 24, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 24, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 24, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jan 24, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jul 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Mar 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 9, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Mar 9, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Mar 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
OPPO
Mar 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 4, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Feb 26, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jun 2, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Apr 23, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Apr 8, 2020
Information about non-relevance of third-party observations
Search/Exam
Apr 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 2, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Apr 2, 2020
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Apr 2, 2020
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Apr 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jan 30, 2020
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Search/Exam
Jan 30, 2020
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Search/Exam
Jan 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jan 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jan 23, 2020
Observations by third parties
Search/Exam
Jan 23, 2020
Patent document filed by a Third party
Search/Exam
Dec 6, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Dec 6, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Dec 6, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Dec 6, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Dec 6, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Nov 11, 2019
Examination started
Search/Exam
Dec 5, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Nov 16, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
Sep 28, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Sep 28, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Sep 28, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Sep 17, 2018
Notice on debiting of fees
Search/Exam
Sep 6, 2018
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Sep 6, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Aug 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Aug 17, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jul 4, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
May 24, 2018
Annex to International preliminary examination report
PCT2
May 24, 2018
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
May 24, 2018
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
May 24, 2018
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
May 24, 2018
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Mar 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Mar 23, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Mar 23, 2018
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Mar 23, 2018
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
PCT2
Jan 30, 2018
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Jan 24, 2018
Written opinion
PCT2
Jan 24, 2018
Written opinion - free text sheet
PCT2
Jan 24, 2018
Written opinion - points I-VIII
PCT2
Jan 8, 2018
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Dec 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Dec 21, 2017
PCT demand form
PCT2
Dec 21, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Dec 21, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Dec 21, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
PCT2
Dec 21, 2017
Reply to International Search Opinion
PCT2
Sep 22, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Aug 31, 2017
Communication in cases for which no other form is available
PCTRO
Aug 31, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Aug 31, 2017
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Aug 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
May 31, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
May 31, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
May 31, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Apr 6, 2017
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTRO
Mar 9, 2017
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
PCTRO
Feb 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Feb 24, 2017
Abstract
PCTRO
Feb 24, 2017
Claims
PCTRO
Feb 24, 2017
Description
PCTRO
Feb 24, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
PCTRO
Feb 24, 2017
Drawings
PCTRO
Feb 24, 2017
Electronic request for grant of an International application
PCTRO
Feb 24, 2017
Priority document (RO-procedure)
PCTRO