Method Of Making Hydroprocessing Catalyst

Patent No. EP1960101 (titled "Method Of Making Hydroprocessing Catalyst") was filed by Advanced Refining on Dec 11, 2006. The application was issued on Aug 27, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ALBEMARLE CATALYSTS	May 27, 2015	HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER

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.

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Jun 19, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jun 19, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 13, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 7, 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
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 3, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 3, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 3, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 2, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 2, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2016
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 26, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 20, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 19, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 19, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 19, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 19, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Mar 9, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Feb 11, 2016
Request for change of opponent's representative
Feb 11, 2016
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 26, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 20, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 3, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 3, 2015
Communication of amended entries
Nov 24, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Nov 18, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 5, 2015
Request concerning representative opponent
Jul 22, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 22, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 27, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 12, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 12, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 12, 2015
Request for documents
May 27, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Notice of opposition
May 27, 2015
Notice of opposition
May 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 31, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 16, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 16, 2014
French translation of claims
Jul 16, 2014
German translation of the claims
Jul 16, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 24, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 24, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 24, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 24, 2014
Text intended for grant
Mar 6, 2014
Annex to a communication
Mar 6, 2014
Annex to a communication
Mar 6, 2014
Annex to the communication
Mar 6, 2014
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Mar 6, 2014
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Mar 6, 2014
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Mar 6, 2014
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2014
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2014
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 20, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 20, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 20, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 20, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 20, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 20, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 20, 2013
Claims
Dec 20, 2013
Claims
Dec 20, 2013
Claims
Dec 20, 2013
Claims
Dec 20, 2013
Claims
Dec 20, 2013
Claims
Dec 20, 2013
Claims
Dec 20, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2013
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2013
Advice of delivery
Apr 18, 2013
Advice of delivery
Apr 17, 2013
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 17, 2013
Annex to the communication
Apr 17, 2013
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 17, 2013
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Aug 24, 2012
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Aug 10, 2012
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jul 6, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 6, 2011
Amended description with annotations
Jul 6, 2011
Claims
Jul 6, 2011
Description
Jul 6, 2011
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jul 6, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 20, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
May 9, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 29, 2010
Annex to the communication
Dec 29, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 3, 2010
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jun 9, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 9, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 9, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Mar 30, 2010
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Mar 11, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 11, 2010
European search opinion
Mar 11, 2010
Supplementary European search report
Jun 3, 2009
Enquiry as to when the search report can be expected
Jul 31, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jul 30, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 2, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 16, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 16, 2008
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 16, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 25, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 30, 2008
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Jan 24, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Jan 24, 2008
International publication of the international search report
Jul 11, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 21, 2007
Published international application - A2

EP1960101

ADVANCED REFINING

Application Number: EP06839237A
Filing Date: Dec 11, 2006
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 16, 2017
Publication Date: Aug 27, 2014
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