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High-Performance Structured Packing For A Fluid Contacting Column And Method Of Manufacture

Patent No. EP2134463 (titled "High-Performance Structured Packing For A Fluid Contacting Column And Method Of Manufacture") was filed by IFP on Mar 5, 2008. The application was issued on Jul 27, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LAIR LIQUIDE	Aug 26, 2019	AIR LIQUIDE

Dossier Documents

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Jun 30, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 30, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 24, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2022
English translation of the claims
Mar 17, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Mar 17, 2022
German translation of the claims
Mar 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 4, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 4, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 4, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 23, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 11, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 11, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 11, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2021
Means of redress
Nov 11, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 11, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 11, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 11, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 20, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Oct 8, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Oct 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Aug 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Aug 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Aug 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 29, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 23, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 23, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Nov 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Nov 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 9, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Sep 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2020
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Apr 24, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 24, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 24, 2020
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jan 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 9, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 9, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 30, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Aug 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Aug 26, 2019
Notice of opposition
Aug 26, 2019
Notice of opposition
Aug 26, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 25, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Dec 10, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 2, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2018
English translation of the claims
Oct 16, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 16, 2018
German translation of the claims
Oct 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 4, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 20, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 20, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 20, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 20, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 20, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 10, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Sep 26, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Apr 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 7, 2016
Claims
Apr 7, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 17, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 23, 2015
Annex to the communication
Oct 23, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 22, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jun 15, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jun 15, 2015
Observations by third parties
Aug 13, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the postal address of the applicant
Sep 7, 2010
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 1, 2010
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Aug 18, 2010
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jul 28, 2010
Annex
Jul 28, 2010
Claims
Jul 28, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 27, 2010
Annex
Jul 27, 2010
Claims
Jul 27, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 10, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 5, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 2, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 3, 2010
Annex to the communication
Feb 3, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 7, 2009
Letter concerning the inventor
Nov 30, 2009
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Nov 25, 2009
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 20, 2009
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 30, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Oct 1, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 14, 2009
Matter concerning the application
Aug 14, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 24, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Dec 24, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Dec 24, 2008
International publication of the international search report
Nov 25, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 6, 2008
Published international application - A2
Oct 30, 2008
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 30, 2008
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 30, 2008
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 11, 2008
Abstract
Aug 11, 2008
Claims
Aug 11, 2008
Description
Aug 11, 2008
Drawings
Aug 11, 2008
Submission concerning representation

EP2134463

IFP

Application Number: EP08775631A
Filing Date: Mar 5, 2008
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 24, 2022
Publication Date: Jul 27, 2022
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