Plate-Fin Exchangers With Textured Surfaces

Patent No. EP1398593 (titled "Plate-Fin Exchangers With Textured Surfaces") was filed by AIR Products And Chemicals on Sep 8, 2003. The application was issued on Feb 3, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LAIR LIQUIDE	Oct 27, 2016	DEBECKER

Dossier Documents

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Nov 5, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 5, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Oct 30, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jul 31, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 16, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 16, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 16, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Jul 16, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 16, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 16, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 16, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 15, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 10, 2018
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May 10, 2018
Claims
May 10, 2018
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May 10, 2018
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May 10, 2018
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May 10, 2018
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May 10, 2018
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May 10, 2018
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May 10, 2018
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May 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 10, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 16, 2018
Claims
Apr 16, 2018
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Apr 16, 2018
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Apr 16, 2018
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Apr 16, 2018
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Apr 16, 2018
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Apr 16, 2018
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Apr 16, 2018
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Apr 16, 2018
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Apr 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 23, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 23, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 23, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
May 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 21, 2017
Claims
Apr 21, 2017
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Apr 21, 2017
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Apr 21, 2017
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Apr 21, 2017
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Apr 21, 2017
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Apr 21, 2017
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Apr 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 13, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 13, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 9, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 27, 2016
Notice of opposition
Oct 27, 2016
Notice of opposition
Oct 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 3, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 8, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 27, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 27, 2015
French translation of claims
Nov 27, 2015
German translation of the claims
Nov 27, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 30, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 30, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 30, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 30, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 24, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2015
Claims
Apr 24, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 20, 2015
Annex to the communication
Feb 20, 2015
Consultation by telephone/in person
Feb 20, 2015
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 8, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 8, 2014
Claims
Dec 8, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 7, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 30, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 23, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jun 23, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 17, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 10, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 10, 2014
Claims
Mar 10, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 7, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 7, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Dec 16, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 29, 2013
Annex to the communication
Aug 29, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
May 21, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
May 21, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2012
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Aug 17, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2012
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Aug 3, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 27, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2012
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jun 27, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 26, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Dec 24, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 24, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 24, 2010
Amended description with annotations
Dec 24, 2010
Claims
Dec 24, 2010
Description
Dec 24, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 24, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 8, 2010
Annex to the communication
Sep 8, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 3, 2008
Notice on debiting of fees
Oct 23, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 23, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 23, 2008
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 23, 2008
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 23, 2008
Amendments received before examination
Oct 23, 2008
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 20, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2008
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 20, 2008
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 20, 2008
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 2, 2008
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
May 2, 2008
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 2, 2008
European search report
Dec 31, 2007
General enquiry
Dec 14, 2004
Submission concerning representation
Feb 4, 2004
Notification of forthcoming publication
Nov 18, 2003
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 18, 2003
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 18, 2003
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 8, 2003
Abstract
Sep 8, 2003
Claims
Sep 8, 2003
Description
Sep 8, 2003
Designation of inventor
Sep 8, 2003
Drawings
Sep 8, 2003
Priority document
Sep 8, 2003
Request for grant of a European patent

EP1398593

AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS

Application Number: EP03255580A
Filing Date: Sep 8, 2003
Status: Revoked; Nov 2, 2018
Publication Date: Feb 3, 2016
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