Catalyst For Synthesizing Alkanethiol And Method For The Production Thereof

Patent No. EP1656343 (titled "Catalyst For Synthesizing Alkanethiol And Method For The Production Thereof") was filed by Degussa on Aug 3, 2004. The application was issued on Oct 11, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ARKEMA FRANCE	Jul 1, 2015	HIRSCH & ASSOCIES

Dossier Documents

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Sep 14, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 14, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 8, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2017
English translation of the claims
Aug 10, 2017
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 10, 2017
French translation of claims
Aug 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 29, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
May 29, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 29, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
May 18, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
May 10, 2017
Refund of fees
May 8, 2017
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 5, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 24, 2017
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2017
Withdrawal of an appeal
Mar 1, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2017
Notice of appeal
Feb 21, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Dec 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 22, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 20, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 20, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 20, 2016
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 20, 2016
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2016
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 20, 2016
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 20, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 20, 2016
Means of redress
Dec 20, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 20, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 20, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 20, 2016
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2016
Claims
Oct 5, 2016
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Oct 5, 2016
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Oct 5, 2016
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Oct 5, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 30, 2016
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Sep 30, 2016
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Sep 30, 2016
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Sep 30, 2016
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Sep 30, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 8, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 13, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 11, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 9, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 8, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 8, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 8, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 8, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2015
Claims
Dec 18, 2015
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Dec 18, 2015
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Dec 18, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 10, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 10, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 8, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 1, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 1, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 1, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 1, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 1, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 1, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 4, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 30, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2014
English translation of the claims
Jul 30, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 30, 2014
French translation of claims
Jul 30, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 31, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 31, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 31, 2014
Text intended for grant
Sep 21, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 21, 2013
Claims
Sep 21, 2013
Description
Sep 21, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 20, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2013
Claims
Sep 20, 2013
Description
Sep 20, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 17, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jul 17, 2013
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Jul 17, 2013
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jul 5, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jul 5, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 27, 2012
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Feb 24, 2012
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jul 7, 2008
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 28, 2008
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jun 27, 2008
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Oct 9, 2007
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 28, 2007
Request for change of name
Jul 4, 2007
Claims
Jul 4, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 19, 2007
Annex to the communication
Mar 19, 2007
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 19, 2007
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 15, 2007
Request for change of name
Jan 5, 2007
Request for change of name
Sep 20, 2006
Refund of fees
Apr 6, 2006
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Apr 5, 2006
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 15, 2006
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 20, 2006
Notice on debiting of fees
Feb 3, 2006
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Feb 3, 2006
General authorisation
Feb 3, 2006
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 31, 2006
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 13, 2006
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 30, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 10, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Mar 10, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Mar 10, 2005
Published international application - A1
Oct 25, 2004
Notification of withdrawal of international application or designations
Oct 5, 2004
Abstract
Oct 5, 2004
Claims
Oct 5, 2004
Description
Aug 3, 2004
General authorisation

EP1656343

DEGUSSA

Application Number: EP04763738A
Filing Date: Aug 3, 2004
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 8, 2017
Publication Date: Oct 11, 2017
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Catalyst For Synthesizing Alkanethiol And Method For The Production Thereof

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