Process For The Crystallisation Of Mesotrione

Patent No. EP1979310 (titled "Process For The Crystallisation Of Mesotrione") was filed by Syngenta Participations on Jan 15, 2007. The application was issued on Mar 4, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ROTAM LIMITED	Dec 3, 2015	AKERS

Dossier Documents

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Feb 2, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Feb 2, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 30, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 19, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 19, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 19, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 19, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 19, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 19, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 19, 2017
Means of redress
Oct 19, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 19, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2017
Claims
Aug 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 4, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 4, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 4, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 4, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 4, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 17, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 10, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 10, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 10, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 10, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 21, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Jun 10, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Jun 8, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Jun 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
May 26, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 25, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Jan 27, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 27, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 3, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 3, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Mar 12, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Mar 4, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 5, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 20, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 20, 2015
French translation of claims
Jan 20, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jan 20, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 25, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 25, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 25, 2014
Text intended for grant
Apr 1, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 26, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 9, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 9, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jan 9, 2014
Claims
Jan 9, 2014
Description
Jan 9, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 4, 2013
Annex to the communication
Sep 4, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 20, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 20, 2011
Claims
Jan 20, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 18, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 3, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Dec 1, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 29, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 23, 2010
Annex to the communication
Jul 23, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 17, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 9, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Aug 4, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 9, 2008
Matter concerning the application
Jul 9, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 14, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 26, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Jul 26, 2007
Published international application - A1

EP1979310

SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS

Application Number: EP07700526A
Filing Date: Jan 15, 2007
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 2, 2018
Publication Date: Mar 4, 2015
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