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Biogas Plant And Process For The Production Of Biogas From Ligneous Renewable Resources

Patent No. EP2167631 (titled "Biogas Plant And Process For The Production Of Biogas From Ligneous Renewable Resources") was filed by Meissner on Jul 27, 2007. The application was issued on Oct 7, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
VERBIO VEREINIGTE BIOENERGIE	Oct 7, 2015	LETZELTER

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Jun 15, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
May 25, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
May 25, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 25, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 19, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
May 18, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
May 13, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
May 13, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 10, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
May 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 6, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 2, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 28, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2022
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Apr 27, 2022
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Apr 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2022
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Jan 24, 2022
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Jan 24, 2022
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Jan 19, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Nov 17, 2021
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Nov 17, 2021
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Nov 17, 2021
F3313 Order: change of Board due to the technical aspects of the appeal
Nov 12, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Sep 23, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 18, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2019
Reply to appeal
Sep 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2019
Reply to appeal
May 10, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 10, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 23, 2019
Claims
Apr 23, 2019
Claims
Apr 23, 2019
Claims
Apr 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 4, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 27, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2019
Notice of appeal
Feb 22, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 22, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Feb 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2019
Notice of appeal
Feb 6, 2019
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jan 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 20, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 20, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 20, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 20, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 20, 2018
Means of redress
Dec 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 20, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Dec 20, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 11, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 13, 2018
Claims
Jul 13, 2018
Claims
Jul 13, 2018
Claims
Jul 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 13, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 27, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 11, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 11, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 24, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 24, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Jun 10, 2016
Request concerning representative opponent
Oct 8, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 7, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 7, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 10, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 21, 2015
English translation of the claims
Aug 21, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 21, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 21, 2015
French translation of claims
Aug 21, 2015
Matter concerning the application
Aug 21, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 21, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 21, 2015
Translation of the claims
Aug 21, 2015
Translation of the claims
Aug 13, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 13, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 13, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 13, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jul 28, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jul 28, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 21, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jul 20, 2015
Description
Jul 20, 2015
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
May 27, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 27, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 27, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 27, 2015
Text intended for grant
Mar 28, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 28, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Mar 28, 2015
Claims
Mar 28, 2015
Description
Mar 28, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 9, 2015
Annex to the communication
Feb 9, 2015
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Feb 9, 2015
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 23, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Dec 17, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 17, 2014
Claims
Dec 17, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 14, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 14, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 14, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 14, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 14, 2014
Annex
Aug 14, 2014
Claims
Aug 14, 2014
Claims
Aug 14, 2014
Claims
Aug 14, 2014
Claims
Aug 14, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 11, 2014
Notice on debiting of fees
Jul 31, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 31, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 10, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jun 10, 2014
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Jun 10, 2014
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Mar 26, 2014
Decision to allow further processing
Mar 12, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 12, 2014
Annex
Mar 12, 2014
Claims
Mar 12, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 12, 2014
Request for further processing
Jan 14, 2014
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jan 14, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 9, 2014
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Jan 3, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 27, 2013
Refusal of request for extension of time limit
Nov 20, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 25, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 18, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 21, 2013
Annex to the communication
May 21, 2013
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
May 21, 2013
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
May 6, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
May 6, 2013
Claims
May 6, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 3, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2013
Claims
May 3, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 26, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Mar 26, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Aug 18, 2011
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Feb 16, 2011
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Oct 29, 2010
Description
Oct 29, 2010
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Oct 29, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 30, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 20, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 20, 2010
Annex to the communication
Apr 20, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 18, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 18, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 18, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 18, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 18, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Mar 18, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Mar 18, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Mar 3, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 8, 2010
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jan 20, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 20, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 4, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 28, 2009
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 28, 2009
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 28, 2009
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 28, 2009
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 28, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Jun 20, 2009
Letter which had not been notified
Jun 16, 2009
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jun 16, 2009
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Apr 23, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 20, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 31, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Dec 31, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Dec 31, 2008
Published international application - A1
Dec 23, 2008
Deficiencies as to Rule 23 EPC
Dec 23, 2008
Rule 23 - Annex A
Dec 23, 2008
Rule 23 - Annex B
Dec 23, 2008
Rule 23 - Annex C
Dec 5, 2008
Letter to the Legal Division
Jul 27, 2007
Abstract
Jul 27, 2007
Claims
Jul 27, 2007
Description
Jul 27, 2007
Drawings

EP2167631

MEISSNER

Application Number: EP07786393A
Filing Date: Jul 27, 2007
Status: Revoked; Jun 15, 2022
Publication Date: Oct 7, 2015
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