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Anhydrous Conversion Of Methane And Other Light Alkanes Into Methanol And Other Derivatives, Using Radical Pathways And Chain Reactions With Minimal Waste Products

Patent No. EP1558353 (titled "Anhydrous Conversion Of Methane And Other Light Alkanes Into Methanol And Other Derivatives, Using Radical Pathways And Chain Reactions With Minimal Waste Products") was filed by Richards on Nov 5, 2003. The application was issued on Jun 15, 2016.

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Patent Oppositions (3)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ARKEMA FRANCE	Mar 14, 2017	-
GRILLO WERKE	Mar 14, 2017	DOMPATENT VON KREISLER SELTING WERNER
HERZOG	Aug 18, 2016	NOWACK

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Jan 31, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jan 30, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2023
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Dec 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 27, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Dec 15, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 15, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 15, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 15, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 15, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 15, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 15, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 14, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Oct 31, 2022
Refund of fees
Oct 19, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 19, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 19, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Oct 18, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 3, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 3, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 3, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 27, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 27, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 27, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 21, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 19, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 19, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 19, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 28, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 13, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 13, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 13, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 13, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 8, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Sep 28, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 22, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 11, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Sep 12, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 10, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2019
Reply to appeal
Sep 5, 2019
Reply to appeal
Apr 26, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 26, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 26, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 26, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 26, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 26, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 26, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 26, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 26, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 23, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 23, 2019
Claims
Apr 23, 2019
Claims
Apr 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 23, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 18, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 16, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 28, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 28, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 21, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 20, 2019
Notice of appeal
Feb 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 18, 2019
Notice of appeal
Feb 15, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Feb 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2019
Notice of appeal
Feb 13, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 13, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (proprietor)
Jan 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 11, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 11, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 11, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 11, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 11, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 11, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 11, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 11, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 11, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 11, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 11, 2018
Means of redress
Dec 11, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 11, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 11, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 11, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 11, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2018
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2018
Claims
Aug 10, 2018
Claims
Aug 10, 2018
Claims
Aug 10, 2018
Claims
Aug 10, 2018
Claims
Aug 10, 2018
Claims
Aug 10, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 8, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 7, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 30, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 30, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 30, 2018
Notice of opposition
May 30, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2018
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Mar 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 15, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 15, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 5, 2017
Claims
Sep 5, 2017
Claims
Sep 5, 2017
Claims
Sep 5, 2017
Claims
Sep 5, 2017
Claims
Sep 5, 2017
Claims
Sep 5, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 5, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 25, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 25, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 25, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 23, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 14, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2017
Notice of opposition
Mar 14, 2017
Notice of opposition
Mar 14, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 26, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 15, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 20, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 19, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 19, 2016
French translation of claims
Apr 19, 2016
German translation of the claims
Apr 19, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jan 4, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 4, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 4, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 4, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 4, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 20, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 23, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Sep 23, 2015
Description
Sep 23, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 26, 2015
Annex to the communication
Aug 26, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
May 18, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
May 18, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
May 18, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
May 18, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
May 18, 2015
Claims
May 18, 2015
Claims
May 18, 2015
Claims
May 18, 2015
Claims
May 18, 2015
Description
May 18, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 6, 2015
Annex to the communication
Feb 6, 2015
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Feb 6, 2015
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 24, 2014
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 21, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 5, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 31, 2014
Invitation to give notice of appointment of a professional representative and to file an authorisation
Oct 29, 2014
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Oct 17, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 14, 2014
Claims
Mar 14, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 9, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 7, 2014
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Jan 7, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 3, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 5, 2013
Annex to the communication
Sep 5, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 13, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 13, 2012
Claims
Dec 13, 2012
Description
Dec 13, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 25, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 19, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 19, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 3, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 13, 2012
Annex to the communication
Jun 13, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 23, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 16, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 18, 2012
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Jan 11, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Jun 30, 2011
Decision to allow further processing
May 18, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
May 18, 2011
Claims
May 18, 2011
Description
May 18, 2011
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 18, 2011
Request for further processing
Mar 18, 2011
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Dec 2, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 30, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 29, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 29, 2010
Annex to the communication
Jul 29, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 11, 2010
Maintenance of the application
Feb 9, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 9, 2010
Supplementary European search report
Jan 7, 2009
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Jan 4, 2008
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Jun 22, 2005
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 17, 2005
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
May 13, 2005
Abstract
May 13, 2005
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
May 13, 2005
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 13, 2005
Description
May 13, 2005
Drawings
May 13, 2005
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 29, 2005
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 27, 2004
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Sep 2, 2004
Copy of the international search report
Sep 2, 2004
Copy of the international search report
Sep 2, 2004
International publication of the international search report
Sep 2, 2004
International publication of the international search report
Jun 17, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 17, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 21, 2004
Published international application - A2
Jan 1, 1900
International publication (Pamphlet)

EP1558353

RICHARDS

Application Number: EP03778140A
Filing Date: Nov 5, 2003
Status: Revoked; Jan 31, 2023
Publication Date: Jun 15, 2016
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