Method For Improving Production Of Biomasses Of Non-Leguminous Crops

Patent No. EP2054357 (titled "Method For Improving Production Of Biomasses Of Non-Leguminous Crops") was filed by Danstar Ferment on Jul 27, 2007. The application was issued on Nov 15, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LESAFFRE	Dec 20, 2019	PLASSERAUD

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Oct 19, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 19, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 13, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2023
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2023
English translation of the claims
Oct 4, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 4, 2023
German translation of the claims
Oct 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 7, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 7, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Jun 30, 2023
Refund of fees
Jun 29, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jun 28, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 28, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 23, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 31, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
May 31, 2022
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Amended description with annotations
May 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
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May 31, 2022
Description
May 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 31, 2022
Main request during appeals procedure
May 31, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 31, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 31, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 31, 2022
Reply to appeal
Apr 14, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 21, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jan 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 017
Jan 17, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 018
Jan 17, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 019
Jan 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 12, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 12, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 5, 2021
Notice of appeal
Sep 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 8, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 8, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 8, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2021
Means of redress
Sep 8, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 8, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 8, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 8, 2021
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Sep 8, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 11, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 4, 2021
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May 4, 2021
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Citation in opposition procedure - 013
May 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
May 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
May 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
May 4, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
May 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2021
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Mar 11, 2021
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Mar 11, 2021
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Mar 11, 2021
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Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Mar 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 11, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 11, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 11, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 2, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 21, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 21, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 21, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
May 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
May 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
May 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
May 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 28, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 28, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2020
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Feb 20, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jan 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 17, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 13, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 20, 2019
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Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 8, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 28, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 22, 2019
Change to the inventor details
Feb 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2019
English translation of the claims
Feb 15, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 15, 2019
German translation of the claims
Feb 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 26, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 26, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 26, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 26, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 31, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 31, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 31, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Aug 31, 2018
Claims
Aug 31, 2018
Claims
Aug 31, 2018
Description
Aug 31, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 31, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 2, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 2, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Jun 29, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 25, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 2, 2018
Annex to the communication
May 2, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 27, 2017
Claims
Sep 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 21, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 17, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 10, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 4, 2017
Annex to the communication
Apr 4, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Dec 22, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Dec 15, 2015
Submission concerning representation
May 18, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 28, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 21, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 1, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 1, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 18, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Mar 12, 2014
Indication of deficiencies in a request for entry of a change in personal particulars and invitation to correct them
Jan 20, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jun 13, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 18, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 25, 2009
Annex to the communication
Sep 25, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 8, 2009
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 18, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Feb 25, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 19, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 18, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 3, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 14, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Feb 14, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Feb 14, 2008
Published international application - A1
Nov 8, 2007
Description

EP2054357

DANSTAR FERMENT

Application Number: EP07823359A
Filing Date: Jul 27, 2007
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 13, 2023
Publication Date: Nov 15, 2023
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Method For Improving Production Of Biomasses Of Non-Leguminous Crops

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