Hydroformylation Of Butenes Comprising Isobutylene

Patent No. EP1673332 (titled "Hydroformylation Of Butenes Comprising Isobutylene") was filed by Exxonmobil Chemical Patents on Sep 17, 2004. The application was issued on Jun 17, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BASF	Mar 17, 2016	BASF ASSOCIATION
EVONIK OPERATIONS	Mar 17, 2016	EISENFUHR SPEISER
JOHNSON MATTHEY DAVY	Oct 21, 2015	BOWN

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

Date
Description

Feb 26, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 26, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 26, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 26, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Feb 21, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Dec 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 10, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 10, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 10, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 10, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 10, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 10, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 10, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 10, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 10, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 10, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 10, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 10, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 10, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 10, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Sep 29, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Sep 29, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2017
Claims
Sep 25, 2017
Claims
Sep 25, 2017
Claims
Sep 25, 2017
Claims
Sep 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 25, 2017
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 3, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Aug 3, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 28, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 28, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Feb 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 15, 2017
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the opponent (Association)
Feb 15, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Feb 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 8, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 8, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 8, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 8, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 8, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 8, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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
Nov 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2016
Claims
Oct 28, 2016
Claims
Oct 28, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jun 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 25, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 25, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 31, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 17, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 17, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 17, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 17, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 17, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 17, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 17, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Feb 18, 2016
Request concerning representative opponent
Oct 27, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 21, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 21, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Refund of fees
Jun 17, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 21, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 17, 2015
French translation of claims
Apr 17, 2015
German translation of the claims
Mar 26, 2015
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Mar 17, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 17, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 17, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 17, 2015
Text intended for grant
Mar 9, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Mar 5, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2015
Claims
Mar 5, 2015
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Nov 24, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 24, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 24, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 24, 2014
Text intended for grant
Sep 30, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 24, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 19, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 12, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 30, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 30, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jul 30, 2014
Claims
Jul 30, 2014
Description
Jul 30, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 24, 2014
Annex to the communication
Mar 24, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 15, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Jul 2, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2013
Claims
Jul 2, 2013
Description
Jul 2, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 6, 2013
Annex to the communication
May 6, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 11, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 28, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 19, 2007
Letter concerning the inventor
Dec 20, 2006
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Dec 7, 2006
Letter which had not been notified
May 31, 2006
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 17, 2006
Refund order of filing/examination fee
May 15, 2006
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Apr 27, 2006
Matter concerning the application
Apr 27, 2006
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 27, 2006
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 20, 2006
Fax request to enter the European phase
Apr 11, 2006
Notification of election of EPO
Mar 28, 2006
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Mar 28, 2006
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Feb 3, 2006
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 21, 2005
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Dec 21, 2005
International preliminary examination report
Dec 21, 2005
International preliminary examination report
Dec 21, 2005
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Dec 21, 2005
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Dec 21, 2005
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Dec 21, 2005
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Dec 21, 2005
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Dec 21, 2005
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Sep 7, 2005
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Sep 7, 2005
Notification of receipt of demand
Jul 27, 2005
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Jul 27, 2005
PCT demand form
Jul 27, 2005
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jul 27, 2005
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jul 22, 2005
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Jul 22, 2005
PCT demand form
Jul 22, 2005
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jul 22, 2005
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jun 1, 2005
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 20, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 20, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 31, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Mar 31, 2005
Published international application - A1
Mar 1, 2005
Urgent incoming letter
Oct 7, 2004
Abstract
Oct 7, 2004
Claims
Oct 7, 2004
Description
Oct 7, 2004
Drawings
Sep 17, 2004
General authorisation

EP1673332

EXXONMOBIL CHEMICAL PATENTS

Application Number: EP04765490A
Filing Date: Sep 17, 2004
Status: Revoked; Feb 23, 2018
Publication Date: Jun 17, 2015
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Hydroformylation Of Butenes Comprising Isobutylene

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Dossier Documents

EP1673332