Method For Producing Fatty Acid Alkyl Esters

Patent No. EP1322588 (titled "Method For Producing Fatty Acid Alkyl Esters") was filed by BDI Anlagenbau Gesellschaft on Oct 5, 2001. The application was issued on Jun 29, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CHRISTOF PROJECT	Mar 28, 2017	STOLMAR MATTHIAS DR., HINKELMANN KLAUS DR., KASCHE ANDRÉ DR., FRIEDRICH SCHEELE C/O STOLMAR, HINKELMA

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.

Date
Description

Mar 5, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 5, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Feb 28, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Dec 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 12, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 12, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 12, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 12, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 12, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 12, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 12, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 12, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 12, 2018
Means of redress
Nov 12, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 12, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 12, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 12, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings (Legal Division)
Sep 26, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2018
Authorisation
Sep 24, 2018
Authorisation
Sep 24, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 20, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2018
Submission concerning change of proprietor's name
Sep 20, 2018
Submission concerning change of proprietor's name
Sep 14, 2018
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Sep 14, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Sep 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 10, 2018
Authorisation
Sep 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 4, 2018
Communication concerning signing of documents (Legal Division)
Aug 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2018
Authorisation
Aug 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 28, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Aug 8, 2018
Refund of fees
Aug 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 24, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 24, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 24, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 24, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 24, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 24, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 24, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 24, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 24, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Feb 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 12, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 12, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 12, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 12, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 13, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 13, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 9, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 13, 2017
Request for documents
Apr 4, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 4, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 28, 2017
Notice of opposition
Mar 28, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 29, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 2, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
May 23, 2016
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
May 3, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2016
English translation of the claims
May 3, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 3, 2016
French translation of claims
May 3, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 14, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 14, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 14, 2016
Text intended for grant
Sep 24, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Aug 13, 2015
Description
Aug 13, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2015
Miscellaneous requests for changes concerning the applicant
Aug 13, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 13, 2015
Request for change of name of the applicant
May 11, 2015
Annex to the communication
May 11, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 1, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Dec 4, 2007
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 13, 2007
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 13, 2007
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Oct 26, 2007
Submission concerning representation
Jun 4, 2007
Non-scannable object
May 11, 2007
Decision to allow further processing
Apr 26, 2007
Claims
Apr 26, 2007
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Apr 26, 2007
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Apr 26, 2007
Non-scannable object
Apr 26, 2007
Non-scannable object
Apr 26, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 16, 2007
Annex
Apr 16, 2007
Claims
Apr 16, 2007
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 16, 2007
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Apr 16, 2007
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Apr 16, 2007
Non-scannable object
Apr 16, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 6, 2007
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Oct 27, 2006
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 25, 2006
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 20, 2006
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 20, 2006
Annex to the communication
Jun 20, 2006
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 9, 2005
Claims
Jul 9, 2005
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jul 9, 2005
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 6, 2005
Claims
Jul 6, 2005
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jul 6, 2005
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 9, 2005
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
May 6, 2005
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 28, 2005
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 28, 2004
Annex to a communication
Dec 28, 2004
Annex to the communication
Dec 28, 2004
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 6, 2003
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 3, 2003
Reply by International Bureau
May 21, 2003
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 19, 2003
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
May 15, 2003
Enquiry with the International Bureau
May 9, 2003
Communication to designated inventor
May 9, 2003
Communication to designated inventor
May 9, 2003
Communication to designated inventor
May 9, 2003
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 14, 2003
Information on entry into European phase
May 11, 2002
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 19, 2002
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 11, 2002
Copy of the international search report
Apr 11, 2002
Published international application - A1
Dec 12, 2001
Submission concerning representation
Oct 23, 2001
Abstract
Oct 23, 2001
Claims
Oct 23, 2001
Description

EP1322588

BDI ANLAGENBAU GESELLSCHAFT

Application Number: EP01971467A
Filing Date: Oct 5, 2001
Status: Revoked; Mar 1, 2019
Publication Date: Jun 29, 2016
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Method For Producing Fatty Acid Alkyl Esters

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