Regeneration Of Catalyst/Absorber

Patent No. EP1053390 (titled "Regeneration Of Catalyst/Absorber") was filed by Emerachem on Feb 4, 1999. The application was issued on Aug 31, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
VOLKSWAGEN	May 18, 2017	ROSSLER

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

May 17, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
May 11, 2022
Refund of fees
Apr 21, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 1, 2022
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
Apr 1, 2022
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
Mar 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Mar 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2022
Withdrawal of an opposition
Feb 19, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 14, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 17, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 11, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 11, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2019
Reply to appeal
Jun 3, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Jun 3, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 27, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
May 27, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
May 27, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
May 27, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
May 27, 2019
Claims
May 27, 2019
Claims
May 27, 2019
Claims
May 27, 2019
Claims
May 27, 2019
Claims
May 27, 2019
Claims
May 27, 2019
Claims
May 27, 2019
Claims
May 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 27, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 2, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 28, 2019
Notice of appeal
Mar 28, 2019
Reply to a deficiency communication regarding an appeal
Feb 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 26, 2019
F3045 Inadmissibility of the appeal: missing address / missing name
Feb 26, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 26, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 21, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Feb 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 20, 2019
Notice of appeal
Feb 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 31, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 31, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 31, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 31, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 31, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 31, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 31, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 31, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 31, 2019
Means of redress
Jan 31, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 31, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 31, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 31, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 31, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2018
General authorisation
Oct 16, 2018
Miscellaneous requests concerning the applicant/representative
Oct 16, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2018
Letter which had not been notified
Aug 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 6, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 25, 2018
Communication of amended entries
May 9, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
May 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 17, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 17, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 17, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 17, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 17, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Jan 31, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Jan 9, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 29, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Nov 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 2, 2017
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Oct 31, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Oct 23, 2017
Authorisation
Oct 23, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 23, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 18, 2017
Authorisation
Oct 18, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 18, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 2, 2017
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Jul 18, 2017
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Jul 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2017
Authorisation
Jul 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 4, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 4, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 8, 2017
Invitation to file an authorisation
Jun 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 1, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 22, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 22, 2017
Request for documents
May 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 18, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 18, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 18, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 18, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 9, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 4, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 2, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 2, 2016
French translation of claims
Aug 2, 2016
German translation of the claims
Aug 2, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jul 27, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 27, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 27, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 27, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 22, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 22, 2016
French translation of claims
Jul 22, 2016
German translation of the claims
Jul 22, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 14, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 14, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 14, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 14, 2016
Text intended for grant
Oct 14, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Oct 8, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Sep 9, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 9, 2014
Claims
Sep 9, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 1, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 1, 2014
Claims
Sep 1, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 26, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 23, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 21, 2014
Annex to the communication
Feb 21, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 6, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Mar 6, 2013
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Mar 2, 2013
Observations by third parties
Mar 2, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Mar 2, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 26, 2012
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jul 26, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 25, 2012
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jul 25, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 24, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
May 22, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 18, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 10, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 4, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 30, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 18, 2012
Annex to the communication
Jan 18, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 15, 2011
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
May 15, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 17, 2008
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 7, 2008
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 8, 2007
Annex to the communication
Nov 8, 2007
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 15, 2007
Decision to allow further processing
Oct 2, 2007
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2007
Claims
Oct 2, 2007
Description
Oct 2, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 26, 2007
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 26, 2007
Claims
Sep 26, 2007
Description
Sep 26, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 26, 2007
Request for further processing
Sep 26, 2007
Request for further processing
Jul 24, 2007
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Jun 26, 2007
Refusal of request for extension of time limit
Jun 12, 2007
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 23, 2007
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 11, 2007
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 11, 2006
Annex to the communication
Dec 11, 2006
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 22, 2005
Submission concerning representation
Jun 16, 2003
Maintenance of the application
Apr 16, 2003
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Apr 3, 2003
Annex to European Search report
Apr 3, 2003
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Apr 3, 2003
European search report
Oct 11, 2000
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 27, 2000
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 27, 2000
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 27, 2000
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 23, 2000
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 31, 2000
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Aug 26, 1999
Priority document
Aug 19, 1999
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 4, 1999
Copy of the international search report
Aug 4, 1999
International publication (Pamphlet)

EP1053390

EMERACHEM

Application Number: EP99905772A
Filing Date: Feb 4, 1999
Status: Revoked; May 20, 2022
Publication Date: Aug 31, 2016
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