Water-Absorbing Polymer Structure Having Great Ammonia-Binding Capacity

Patent No. EP2114469 (titled "Water-Absorbing Polymer Structure Having Great Ammonia-Binding Capacity") was filed by Evonik Degussa on Feb 7, 2008. The application was issued on Mar 29, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NIPPON SHOKUBAI	Dec 29, 2017	HENKEL & PARTNER MBB

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Jul 12, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jul 12, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 9, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 2, 2019
General authorisation
Apr 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 2, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Mar 29, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 29, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 29, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 29, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 29, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 29, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 8, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 4, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 30, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 5, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 5, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 18, 2018
Amended description with annotations
May 18, 2018
Amended description with annotations
May 18, 2018
Amended description with annotations
May 18, 2018
Amended description with annotations
May 18, 2018
Amended description with annotations
May 18, 2018
Claims
May 18, 2018
Claims
May 18, 2018
Claims
May 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 18, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 19, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 19, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 11, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 29, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 2, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 6, 2017
English translation of the claims
Jan 6, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 6, 2017
French translation of claims
Jan 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 30, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 30, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 30, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 30, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2016
Amended description with annotations
May 2, 2016
Claims
May 2, 2016
Description
May 2, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 18, 2016
Annex to the communication
Apr 18, 2016
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Apr 18, 2016
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Aug 14, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2015
Claims
Aug 14, 2015
Claims
Aug 14, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 14, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 20, 2015
Annex to the communication
Apr 20, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 29, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jan 1, 2015
Observations by third parties
Dec 19, 2014
Citation filed by a third party
Dec 19, 2014
Citation filed by a third party
Dec 19, 2014
Citation filed by a third party
Dec 19, 2014
Citation filed by a third party
Dec 19, 2014
Observations by third parties
Oct 20, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2014
Claims
Oct 20, 2014
Claims
Oct 20, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 20, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 22, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 19, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 10, 2014
Annex to the communication
Apr 10, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 12, 2012
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 6, 2012
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 1, 2012
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Dec 20, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2011
Claims
Dec 20, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 31, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 26, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 17, 2011
Annex to the communication
Jun 17, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 6, 2010
Claims
Aug 6, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 4, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 1, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
May 28, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 26, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 25, 2010
Annex to the communication
Jan 25, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 14, 2009
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 13, 2009
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Oct 13, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Sep 25, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Aug 17, 2009
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Aug 17, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jul 17, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2009
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 17, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 19, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 10, 2009
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jun 10, 2009
International preliminary examination report
Jun 10, 2009
International preliminary examination report
Jun 10, 2009
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jun 10, 2009
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jun 10, 2009
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jun 10, 2009
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jun 10, 2009
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jun 10, 2009
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
May 6, 2009
Notification of the recording of a change
May 6, 2009
Notification of the recording of a change
May 6, 2009
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 30, 2009
Notification of election of EPO
Mar 6, 2009
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Mar 6, 2009
Notification of receipt of demand
Mar 4, 2009
PCT demand form
Mar 4, 2009
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 4, 2009
Reply to International Search Opinion
Feb 20, 2009
Document concerning fees and payments
Feb 20, 2009
PCT demand form
Feb 20, 2009
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 20, 2009
Reply to International Search Opinion
Jan 8, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Jan 8, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Jan 8, 2009
International publication of the international search report
Nov 20, 2008
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 20, 2008
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 20, 2008
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 2, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 14, 2008
Published international application - A2
Feb 7, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2008
Abstract
Feb 7, 2008
Claims
Feb 7, 2008
Description

EP2114469

EVONIK DEGUSSA

Application Number: EP08708785A
Filing Date: Feb 7, 2008
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jul 12, 2019
Publication Date: Mar 29, 2017
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