A Method Of Producing A Low Molecular Weight Organic Compound In A Cell

Patent No. EP1649029 (titled "A Method Of Producing A Low Molecular Weight Organic Compound In A Cell") was filed by BLM on Jun 14, 2004. The application was issued on Dec 17, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HOFFMANN EITLE	Sep 17, 2015	HOFFMANN EITLE

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Sep 1, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Aug 31, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 26, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 26, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jul 23, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jul 23, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jun 10, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jun 10, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jun 10, 2021
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Apr 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2021
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 6, 2021
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 6, 2021
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 6, 2021
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 6, 2021
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 6, 2021
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 6, 2021
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 6, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 19, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 19, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 4, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 4, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Mar 4, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Mar 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 25, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Feb 22, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Dec 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 2, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 27, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 12, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 2, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 9, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Sep 22, 2017
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Sep 22, 2017
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Sep 22, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Sep 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2017
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 18, 2017
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 18, 2017
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 18, 2017
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 18, 2017
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 18, 2017
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 18, 2017
Claims
Sep 18, 2017
Claims
Sep 18, 2017
Claims
Sep 18, 2017
Claims
Sep 18, 2017
Claims
Sep 18, 2017
Claims
Sep 18, 2017
Claims
Sep 18, 2017
Claims
Sep 18, 2017
Claims
Sep 18, 2017
Claims
Sep 18, 2017
Claims
Sep 18, 2017
Claims
Sep 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jul 13, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 13, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 10, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Jul 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2017
Notice of appeal
May 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 8, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 8, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 8, 2017
Annex to a communication
May 8, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 8, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 8, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 8, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
May 8, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 8, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 8, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 8, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 8, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 8, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 8, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 8, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 28, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 13, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 6, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 6, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 24, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 27, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 20, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 17, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 16, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 16, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 16, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 16, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 5, 2016
Claims
May 5, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 5, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 18, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Feb 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Feb 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Dec 8, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 6, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 6, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 26, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 26, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 19, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2015
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Oct 19, 2015
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Oct 7, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 25, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 17, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 17, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 20, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 6, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 6, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 6, 2014
French translation of claims
Nov 6, 2014
German translation of the claims
Nov 6, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 9, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 9, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 9, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 9, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jun 28, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 28, 2012
Claims
Jun 28, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jun 28, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 22, 2012
Annex to the communication
Feb 22, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 29, 2011
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 1, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 1, 2011
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 1, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 1, 2011
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 16, 2011
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 14, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2011
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Apr 14, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2011
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Feb 16, 2011
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Feb 11, 2011
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Feb 11, 2011
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Feb 9, 2011
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Feb 9, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 17, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2011
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 17, 2011
Authorisation
Jan 17, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2011
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 13, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 13, 2010
Claims
Jul 13, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 6, 2010
Annex to the communication
Apr 6, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 22, 2010
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 12, 2010
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 19, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Nov 23, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Jun 1, 2007
Submission concerning representation
Mar 6, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 6, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 16, 2006
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Aug 16, 2006
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 16, 2006
Amendments received before examination
Aug 16, 2006
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 16, 2006
Matter concerning the application
Aug 16, 2006
Sequence listing
Jun 20, 2006
Deficiencies in sequence listing
Jun 2, 2006
Letter which had not been notified
May 8, 2006
Deficiencies in sequence listing
Mar 15, 2006
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 13, 2006
Letter which had not been notified
Mar 7, 2006
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Dec 28, 2005
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Dec 28, 2005
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 19, 2005
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 28, 2005
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 23, 2004
Copy of the international search report
Dec 23, 2004
Published international application - A1
Dec 8, 2004
Claims
Jul 26, 2004
Abstract
Jul 26, 2004
Claims
Jul 26, 2004
Description
Jul 26, 2004
Drawings
Jun 17, 2004
Urgent incoming letter
Jun 14, 2004
Abstract
Jun 14, 2004
Claims
Jun 14, 2004
Description
Jun 14, 2004
Drawings

EP1649029

BLM

Application Number: EP04741794A
Filing Date: Jun 14, 2004
Status: Revoked; Sep 3, 2021
Publication Date: Dec 17, 2014
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