Slurry Phase Polymerisation Process

Patent No. EP2168676 (titled "Slurry Phase Polymerisation Process") was filed by Ineos Manufacturing Belgium on Nov 22, 2005. The application was issued on Jan 9, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL LP	Sep 26, 2019	ABEL & IMRAY

Dossier Documents

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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Jul 12, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 12, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jul 7, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Apr 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 26, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 26, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 26, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 26, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 26, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 26, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 26, 2021
Means of redress
Mar 26, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 26, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 26, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 26, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 23, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 8, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 8, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 8, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 8, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Mar 10, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 22, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 22, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 4, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Sep 26, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 26, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 21, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 13, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 15, 2018
Decision to allow further processing
Oct 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2018
French translation of claims
Oct 30, 2018
German translation of the claims
Oct 30, 2018
Request for further processing
Sep 13, 2018
Application deemed to be withdrawn ( translations of claims/payment missing)
Mar 27, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 27, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 27, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 27, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 27, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 25, 2017
Annex to the communication
Jul 25, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 4, 2015
Adjournment of examination/opposition proceedings
Nov 25, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 25, 2015
Matter concerning the application
Aug 12, 2015
Annex to the communication
Aug 12, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 15, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Dec 15, 2014
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Dec 5, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2014
Observations by third parties
Jul 24, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 24, 2014
Claims
Jul 24, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 24, 2014
Annex to the communication
Mar 24, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 14, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Mar 14, 2013
Description
Mar 14, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 14, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 14, 2012
Annex to the communication
Nov 14, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 9, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Aug 7, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Jan 20, 2012
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Dec 21, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 19, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Oct 14, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 11, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2011
Annex to the communication
Jun 14, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 21, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 21, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 21, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Sep 21, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2010
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Mar 3, 2010
Notification of forthcoming publication
Feb 19, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 19, 2010
European search opinion
Feb 19, 2010
European search report
Jan 5, 2010
Abstract
Jan 5, 2010
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jan 5, 2010
Claims
Jan 5, 2010
Description
Jan 5, 2010
Designation of inventor
Jan 5, 2010
Designation of inventor
Jan 5, 2010
Designation of inventor
Jan 5, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
Jun 22, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2168676

INEOS MANUFACTURING BELGIUM

Application Number: EP10150092A
Filing Date: Nov 22, 2005
Status: Revoked; Jul 9, 2021
Publication Date: Jan 9, 2019
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