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Process For Production Of Mercaptocarboxylic Esters Of Pentaerythritol And Polymerizable Compositions Containing The Esters

Patent No. EP2011784 (titled "Process For Production Of Mercaptocarboxylic Esters Of Pentaerythritol And Polymerizable Compositions Containing The Esters") was filed by Mitsui Chemicals on Apr 12, 2007. The application was issued on Apr 6, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BRUNO BOCK CHEMISCHE FABRIK GMBH & CO. KG	Jan 4, 2017	KOSSAK

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Nov 28, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Nov 28, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 23, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 14, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 14, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 14, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 14, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 14, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Aug 14, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 14, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 14, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 14, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 14, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 14, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 14, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 28, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 19, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 26, 2018
Claims
Apr 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 26, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 1, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 1, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 1, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 24, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Aug 3, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
May 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 30, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
May 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 14, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 14, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 4, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 10, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 8, 2016
French translation of claims
Feb 8, 2016
German translation of the claims
Feb 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2015
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Nov 17, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 17, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 17, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 6, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 6, 2015
Letter concerning the inventor
Oct 19, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 19, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 19, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 19, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 19, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 11, 2015
Submission concerning representation
May 8, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Feb 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2015
Claims
Feb 17, 2015
Description
Feb 17, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 16, 2015
Claims
Feb 16, 2015
Description
Feb 16, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 16, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 31, 2014
Annex to a communication
Oct 31, 2014
Annex to the communication
Oct 31, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 20, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2014
Annex
Jan 20, 2014
Claims
Jan 20, 2014
Description
Jan 20, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 18, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 12, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 12, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 8, 2013
Annex to a communication
Jul 8, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jul 8, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 23, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 18, 2013
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jan 28, 2013
Observations by third parties
Apr 27, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Apr 27, 2012
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Mar 30, 2012
Observations by third parties
Mar 30, 2012
Patent document filed by a Third party
Mar 29, 2012
Observations by third parties
Mar 29, 2012
Patent document filed by a Third party
Mar 21, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 1, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 28, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 26, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 26, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 26, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Oct 26, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2011
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Apr 21, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 4, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Apr 4, 2011
European search opinion
Apr 4, 2011
Supplementary European search report
May 26, 2009
Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
May 4, 2009
Acknowledgement of receipt of observations by third party
May 4, 2009
Communication to applicant regarding observations by third parties
May 4, 2009
Matter concerning the application
Apr 11, 2009
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Apr 11, 2009
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Apr 11, 2009
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Apr 11, 2009
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Apr 11, 2009
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Apr 11, 2009
Non-scannable object
Apr 11, 2009
Observations by third parties
Apr 9, 2009
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Apr 9, 2009
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Apr 9, 2009
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Apr 9, 2009
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Apr 9, 2009
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Apr 9, 2009
Observations by third parties
Jan 21, 2009
Designation deemed to be withdrawn (loss of partial rights)
Dec 10, 2008
Notification of forthcoming publication
Dec 4, 2008
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 28, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Nov 28, 2008
Submission concerning representation
Nov 5, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 3, 2008
Abstract
Nov 3, 2008
Claims
Nov 3, 2008
Description
Nov 3, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 5, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 22, 2008
Notification of the recording of a change
Nov 21, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 1, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Nov 1, 2007
Copy of the translated international search report
Nov 1, 2007
International publication pamphlet

EP2011784

MITSUI CHEMICALS

Application Number: EP07737057A
Filing Date: Apr 12, 2007
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 30, 2018
Publication Date: Apr 6, 2016
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