Process And Apparatus For Converting Organic Matter Into A Product

Patent No. EP2178625 (titled "Process And Apparatus For Converting Organic Matter Into A Product") was filed by Ignite Energy Resources on Mar 26, 2008. The application was issued on Sep 25, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
STEEPER ENERGY APS	Jun 26, 2017	-

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.

Date
Description

Oct 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
Aug 29, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 29, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 23, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 15, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 15, 2019
French translation of claims
Aug 15, 2019
German translation of the claims
Aug 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2019
Communication of bibliographic data
May 17, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 17, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 29, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2019
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Feb 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 18, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 18, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 18, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 18, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 18, 2019
Means of redress
Jan 17, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 17, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 17, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 17, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 17, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 17, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Nov 15, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 5, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 14, 2018
Claims
Sep 14, 2018
Claims
Sep 14, 2018
Claims
Sep 14, 2018
Claims
Sep 14, 2018
Claims
Sep 14, 2018
Claims
Sep 14, 2018
Claims
Sep 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 14, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 29, 2018
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Mar 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 26, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 26, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 26, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 26, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 26, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 15, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 7, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 7, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 4, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jun 26, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jun 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 17, 2017
Registration under Rule 23 EPC
Apr 24, 2017
Annex
Apr 24, 2017
Letter to the Legal Division
Apr 20, 2017
Letter to the Legal Division
Feb 16, 2017
Deficiencies as to Rule 23 EPC
Feb 16, 2017
Rule 23 - Annex B
Feb 10, 2017
Letter to the Legal Division
Jan 27, 2017
Letter to the Legal Division
Nov 25, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 24, 2016
Deficiencies as to Rule 23 EPC
Nov 24, 2016
Registration under Rule 23 EPC
Nov 24, 2016
Rule 23 - Annex B
Nov 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Nov 8, 2016
Registration under Rule 23 EPC
Oct 6, 2016
Letter to the Legal Division
Sep 28, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 16, 2016
Deficiencies as to Rule 23 EPC
Sep 16, 2016
Rule 23 - Annex B
Sep 15, 2016
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Sep 15, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 2, 2016
Annex
Sep 2, 2016
Letter to the Legal Division
Sep 2, 2016
Letter to the Legal Division
Sep 1, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 31, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 31, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 31, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 31, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 31, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 31, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Aug 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 22, 2016
French translation of claims
Aug 22, 2016
German translation of the claims
Aug 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 22, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 22, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 22, 2016
Text intended for grant
Jul 8, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
May 22, 2015
Amended description with annotations
May 22, 2015
Claims
May 22, 2015
Description
May 22, 2015
Description
May 22, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 8, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 8, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 23, 2015
Annex to the communication
Mar 23, 2015
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Mar 23, 2015
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 15, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 15, 2014
Claims
Oct 15, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 12, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 6, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 7, 2014
Annex to the communication
Apr 7, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 29, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 29, 2013
Claims
Aug 29, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 12, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 8, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 5, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 2, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 31, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 2, 2013
Annex to the communication
Apr 2, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 19, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 19, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Feb 18, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 18, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 18, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Sep 28, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Aug 14, 2012
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jul 27, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 27, 2012
European search opinion
Jul 27, 2012
Supplementary European search report
Mar 31, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 15, 2010
Matter concerning the application
Mar 12, 2010
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Mar 1, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 1, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 1, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Mar 1, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 26, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 26, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 26, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Feb 26, 2010
Fax request to enter the European phase
Feb 26, 2010
Matter concerning the application
Feb 26, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 2, 2010
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Feb 2, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jan 29, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 29, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 9, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 29, 2009
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 29, 2009
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 23, 2009
Notification of election of EPO
Jun 18, 2009
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 18, 2009
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 18, 2009
Notification of the recording of a change
Feb 25, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 5, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Feb 5, 2009
Published international application - A1

EP2178625

IGNITE ENERGY RESOURCES

Application Number: EP08714471A
Filing Date: Mar 26, 2008
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 23, 2019
Publication Date: Sep 25, 2019
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