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Method For Exchanging Heat In A Vapor Compression Heat Transfer System And A Vapor Compression Heat Transfer System Comprising An Intermediate Heat Exchanger With A Dual-Row Evaporator Or Condenser

Patent No. EP2145150 (titled "Method For Exchanging Heat In A Vapor Compression Heat Transfer System And A Vapor Compression Heat Transfer System Comprising An Intermediate Heat Exchanger With A Dual-Row Evaporator Or Condenser") was filed by E I DU Pont DE Nemours on May 9, 2008. The application was issued on Aug 10, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ARKEMA FRANCE	Jan 12, 2017	ARKEMA PATENT
MAHLE	Jan 11, 2017	GRAUEL

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Jun 23, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jun 15, 2022
Refund of fees
Jun 14, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jun 14, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jun 14, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jun 14, 2022
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Jun 14, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 14, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 14, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 31, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
May 31, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
May 31, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 31, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 25, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
May 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
May 19, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 19, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 10, 2022
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
May 9, 2022
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
May 6, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
May 6, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
May 6, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
May 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 2, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 2, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 28, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 28, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 5, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 31, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 31, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Feb 14, 2022
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Feb 8, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 8, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2022
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Feb 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 2, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 1, 2022
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jan 26, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 26, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 26, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 21, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jan 21, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jan 20, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 20, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2022
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jan 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 19, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jan 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2022
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jan 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2022
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Dec 22, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 22, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 22, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 22, 2021
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Dec 17, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Dec 3, 2021
F3303.17 Change of the composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Feb 16, 2021
F3303.17 Change of the composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Feb 10, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 10, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2021
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 8, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Apr 9, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Apr 6, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 6, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Apr 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Apr 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Apr 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Apr 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Apr 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Apr 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Apr 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Apr 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
Apr 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
Apr 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 11
Apr 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 27, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2019
Reply to appeal
Sep 20, 2019
Reply to appeal
Jul 22, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 22, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 17, 2019
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Jul 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2019
Reply to appeal
Jul 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 11, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 11, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 5, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 4, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 4, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 4, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2018
Notice of appeal
Dec 20, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Nov 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 6, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 6, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 6, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 6, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 6, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 6, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 6, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 6, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 6, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 6, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 6, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 6, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 6, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 6, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 6, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 4, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 4, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 28, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Aug 28, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 27, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 10, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 28, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2018
Claims
May 17, 2018
Claims
May 17, 2018
Claims
May 17, 2018
Claims
May 17, 2018
Claims
May 17, 2018
Claims
May 17, 2018
Claims
May 17, 2018
Claims
May 17, 2018
Claims
May 17, 2018
Claims
May 17, 2018
Claims
May 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 15, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
May 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 14, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 14, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 5, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 5, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 5, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 5, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 30, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 21, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 21, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 21, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 24, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 12, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 11, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 11, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2016
Correction to published European patent application/patent specification
May 24, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 11, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 11, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Apr 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2016
Request for correction of the publication
Apr 13, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 17, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 29, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 29, 2016
French translation of claims
Feb 29, 2016
German translation of the claims
Feb 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 22, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 22, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 22, 2015
Text intended for grant
Apr 10, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Apr 7, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Feb 24, 2015
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Feb 18, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Aug 16, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 16, 2013
Claims
Aug 16, 2013
Description
Aug 16, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 9, 2013
Annex to the communication
Apr 9, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 22, 2013
Matter concerning the application
Feb 7, 2012
Claims
Feb 7, 2012
Claims
Feb 7, 2012
Description
Feb 7, 2012
Drawings
Feb 7, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 6, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 6, 2012
Claims
Feb 6, 2012
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Feb 6, 2012
Description
Feb 6, 2012
Drawings
Feb 6, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 7, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 28, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 25, 2011
Annex to the communication
Jul 25, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 2, 2010
Designation of inventor
Mar 2, 2010
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 2, 2010
Letter concerning the inventor
Jan 7, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Jan 5, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Dec 23, 2009
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 18, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Dec 3, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 21, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 21, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 25, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 30, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Apr 30, 2009
International publication of the international search report
Mar 9, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 9, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 9, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 9, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 9, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 9, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 20, 2008
Published international application - A2
Jun 5, 2008
Abstract
Jun 5, 2008
Claims
Jun 5, 2008
Description
Jun 5, 2008
Drawings
Jun 5, 2008
Submission concerning representation

EP2145150

E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS

Application Number: EP08767666A
Filing Date: May 9, 2008
Status: Revoked; Jun 24, 2022
Publication Date: Aug 10, 2016
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