Method Of Analyzing And Modifying Lubricant In An Engine

Patent No. EP1504174 (titled "Method Of Analyzing And Modifying Lubricant In An Engine") was filed by Exxonmobil Research And Engineering on Apr 11, 2003. The application was issued on Mar 6, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
TOTAL MARKETING SERVICES	Feb 13, 2017	AUGUST DEBOUZY

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Feb 7, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 7, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 5, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 23, 2019
French translation of claims
Jan 23, 2019
German translation of the claims
Nov 22, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 22, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 22, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 6, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 11, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 11, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 11, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 11, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 11, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 11, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 11, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 11, 2018
Means of redress
Jul 11, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 11, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 11, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 11, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jul 11, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2018
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2018
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 8, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 10, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2018
Notice of opposition
Apr 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2018
Claims
Apr 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Feb 23, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Jan 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 3, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 3, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2017
Claims
Jul 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 22, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 22, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 20, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 13, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 16, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 9, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 11, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 14, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2016
French translation of claims
Feb 23, 2016
German translation of the claims
Feb 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 23, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 23, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 23, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 23, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 10, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Sep 10, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Dec 8, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2011
Claims
Dec 8, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 10, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 4, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 1, 2011
Annex to the communication
Jun 1, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 14, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2011
Maintenance of the application
Nov 29, 2010
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Nov 10, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 10, 2010
Supplementary European search report
Oct 7, 2005
EPO/applicant correspondence crossed
Oct 4, 2005
Note on telephone consultation
Aug 23, 2005
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Jun 22, 2005
Refund of fees
Dec 29, 2004
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 21, 2004
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Nov 26, 2004
Matter concerning the application
Nov 26, 2004
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 26, 2004
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 22, 2004
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 10, 2004
Information on entry into European phase
May 21, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 21, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 21, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 29, 2004
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Nov 6, 2003
Copy of the international search report
Nov 6, 2003
Published international application - A1

EP1504174

EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING

Application Number: EP03747277A
Filing Date: Apr 11, 2003
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 1, 2019
Publication Date: Mar 6, 2019
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Method Of Analyzing And Modifying Lubricant In An Engine

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