Method And Apparatus For The Production Of Enrobed Catalyst Pastilles Or Flakes

Patent No. EP1699559 (titled "Method And Apparatus For The Production Of Enrobed Catalyst Pastilles Or Flakes") was filed by Clariant on Dec 3, 2004. The application was issued on Sep 23, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
JOHNSON MATTHEY PUBLIC	Jun 20, 2016	BOWN

Dossier Documents

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Feb 22, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Feb 22, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 19, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 8, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 8, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 8, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 8, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 8, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 8, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 8, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 7, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 7, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 7, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 16, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 3, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 3, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Sep 15, 2016
Request for change of opponent's representative
Aug 1, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 1, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 28, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 20, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 20, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 23, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 27, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 6, 2015
French translation of claims
Aug 6, 2015
German translation of the claims
Apr 9, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 9, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 9, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 9, 2015
Text intended for grant
Mar 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2015
Annex
Mar 23, 2015
Claims
Mar 23, 2015
Description
Mar 23, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2015
Reply to the invitation to remedy deficiencies
Mar 4, 2015
Annex to a communication
Mar 4, 2015
Annex to the communication
Mar 4, 2015
Communication concerning deficiencies in subsequently filed documents
Mar 4, 2015
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Mar 4, 2015
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Mar 4, 2015
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Mar 4, 2015
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
Feb 25, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Feb 25, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Feb 9, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 2, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 2, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jan 5, 2015
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2014
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 10, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 10, 2014
Claims
Dec 10, 2014
Claims
Dec 10, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 10, 2014
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Nov 10, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2014
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2014
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 30, 2014
Advice of delivery
Sep 15, 2014
Advice of delivery
Sep 9, 2014
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 9, 2014
Annex to the communication
Sep 9, 2014
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 2, 2014
Preparation for oral proceedings
Aug 9, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jul 26, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 26, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 26, 2011
Claims
Jul 26, 2011
Claims
Jul 26, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 15, 2011
Annex to the communication
Apr 15, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 22, 2011
General enquiry
Mar 22, 2011
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jan 19, 2010
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 11, 2010
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 16, 2009
Claims
Nov 16, 2009
Claims
Nov 16, 2009
Claims
Nov 16, 2009
Claims
Nov 16, 2009
Description
Nov 16, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 23, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Jul 8, 2009
Annex to the communication
Jul 8, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 30, 2009
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jun 24, 2009
General enquiry
Jul 2, 2007
Claims
Jul 2, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 10, 2007
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 26, 2007
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 26, 2007
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 28, 2006
Annex to the communication
Dec 28, 2006
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 17, 2006
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 10, 2006
Letter concerning the priority
Aug 10, 2006
Priority document
Aug 9, 2006
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jul 10, 2006
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jun 13, 2006
Request for entry into the European phase
May 29, 2006
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 11, 2006
Notification of election of EPO
Jul 21, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Jul 21, 2005
Published international application - A1
Apr 7, 2005
Notification relating to priority claim
Jan 20, 2005
Abstract
Jan 20, 2005
Claims
Jan 20, 2005
Description
Jan 20, 2005
Submission concerning representation

EP1699559

CLARIANT

Application Number: EP04813157A
Filing Date: Dec 3, 2004
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 23, 2018
Publication Date: Sep 23, 2015
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