Method For Manufacturing Nitrobenzol Through Adiabatic Nitration

Patent No. EP2070907 (titled "Method For Manufacturing Nitrobenzol Through Adiabatic Nitration") was filed by Bayer on Nov 28, 2008. The application was issued on Sep 6, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
JOSEF MEISSNER	Apr 18, 2016	VON ROHR PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB

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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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Aug 10, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 10, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 4, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 25, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2023
English translation of the claims
Jul 25, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 25, 2023
French translation of claims
Jul 25, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 25, 2023
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 22, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 22, 2023
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
May 22, 2023
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
May 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2023
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
May 17, 2023
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
May 15, 2023
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Apr 28, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Apr 28, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 28, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 21, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 19, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 13, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 12, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 12, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 12, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2023
Means of redress
Jan 12, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 12, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 16, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 16, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 16, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Sep 16, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 29, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Jun 29, 2022
Description
Jun 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 29, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 2, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 1, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 27, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jan 27, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 27, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 9, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 9, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 9, 2021
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Oct 27, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 20, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 20, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 20, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 20, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Oct 20, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Oct 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 19, 2021
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 15, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 14, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 12, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 12, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 11, 2021
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Oct 11, 2021
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Oct 6, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Aug 30, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 15, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 9, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 6, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Mar 26, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 23, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 19, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 19, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Mar 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 16, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Mar 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 1, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 1, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 1, 2021
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Feb 24, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 6, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jul 20, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2018
Claims
Jul 16, 2018
Claims
Jul 16, 2018
Claims
Jul 16, 2018
Claims
Jul 16, 2018
Claims
Jul 16, 2018
Claims
Jul 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2018
Reply to appeal
May 25, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 24, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
May 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 18, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 29, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Mar 23, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Mar 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 31, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 26, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jan 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2018
Notice of appeal
Dec 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 7, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 7, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 7, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 7, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 7, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 7, 2017
Means of redress
Dec 7, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 7, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 7, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 7, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 11, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2017
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the opponent (Association)
Sep 7, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 8, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 10, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 3, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 3, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 27, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 19, 2017
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Jan 18, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Dec 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 8, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jun 22, 2016
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jun 22, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 22, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 22, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 21, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 21, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 17, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 17, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 10, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 10, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 10, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 1, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 1, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 26, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 21, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 18, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 18, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 17, 2015
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Aug 27, 2015
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Aug 17, 2015
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jul 22, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 25, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 11, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Jun 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2015
English translation of the claims
Jun 10, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 10, 2015
French translation of claims
Jun 10, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 1, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 1, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 1, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 1, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 6, 2015
Examination started
Jul 16, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
May 24, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 2, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 16, 2013
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Apr 21, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
Apr 21, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 21, 2010
Claims
Apr 21, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 21, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 19, 2009
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
May 20, 2009
Notification of forthcoming publication
Mar 27, 2009
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 27, 2009
European search opinion
Mar 27, 2009
European search report
Nov 28, 2008
Abstract
Nov 28, 2008
Claims
Nov 28, 2008
Description
Nov 28, 2008
Designation of inventor
Nov 28, 2008
Priority document
Nov 28, 2008
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2070907

BAYER

Application Number: EP08020689A
Filing Date: Nov 28, 2008
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 4, 2023
Publication Date: Sep 6, 2023
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Method For Manufacturing Nitrobenzol Through Adiabatic Nitration

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