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Water-In-Oil Bitumen Dispersions And Methods For Producing Paving Compositions From The Same

Patent No. EP2251379 (titled "Water-In-Oil Bitumen Dispersions And Methods For Producing Paving Compositions From The Same") was filed by Ingevity South Carolina on Mar 26, 2007. The application was issued on Jan 21, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
AKZO NOBEL CHEMICALS INTERNATIONAL BV	Oct 5, 2015	AKZO NOBEL CHEMICALS GROUP

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May 29, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
May 14, 2019
Refund of fees
May 10, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 10, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 8, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 8, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 6, 2019
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
May 6, 2019
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
May 6, 2019
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
May 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 16, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 10, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Mar 5, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2018
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 30, 2018
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 30, 2018
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Nov 26, 2018
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Nov 6, 2018
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Aug 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 7, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 7, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 5, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jun 1, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 16, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 12, 2018
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Mar 12, 2018
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Mar 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 16, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 5, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jan 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 2, 2018
Notice of appeal
Nov 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 2, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 2, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 2, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 2, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 2, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 2, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 2, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 2, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 2, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 2, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 2, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 2, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 2, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Oct 18, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 18, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 16, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 13, 2017
Authorisation
Oct 13, 2017
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Oct 13, 2017
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Oct 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
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Oct 13, 2017
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Oct 13, 2017
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Oct 13, 2017
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Oct 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Oct 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 5, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Aug 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 23, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 23, 2017
Claims
Aug 23, 2017
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Aug 23, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 18, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 18, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2017
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Aug 18, 2017
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Aug 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 18, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jul 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 17, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 21, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 21, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 19, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Dec 15, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Dec 14, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 14, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Dec 13, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 8, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Dec 7, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 7, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 4, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 4, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 4, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 4, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 4, 2016
Claims
Jun 4, 2016
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Jun 4, 2016
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Jun 4, 2016
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Jun 4, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 27, 2016
Claims
May 27, 2016
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May 27, 2016
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May 27, 2016
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May 27, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 31, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Mar 29, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 26, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Jan 4, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Dec 30, 2015
Request for a change of address - opponent
Dec 30, 2015
Request for a change of address - opponent
Nov 27, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 27, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 14, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 5, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 21, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 7, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 12, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 12, 2014
French translation of claims
Dec 12, 2014
German translation of the claims
Dec 12, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 10, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Dec 5, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 5, 2014
French translation of claims
Dec 5, 2014
German translation of the claims
Dec 5, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 5, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 4, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 4, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 4, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 4, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jun 30, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jun 30, 2014
Description
Jun 30, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 27, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jun 27, 2014
Description
Jun 27, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 27, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 26, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 24, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 17, 2013
Annex to the communication
Dec 17, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 2, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2013
Claims
Oct 2, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 30, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2013
Claims
Sep 30, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 22, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 19, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 16, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 16, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 9, 2013
Annex to the communication
Apr 9, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 5, 2013
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Feb 1, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jan 30, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jan 30, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 6, 2012
Refund of fees
May 19, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 19, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
May 19, 2011
Amendments received before examination
May 16, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 16, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
May 16, 2011
Amendments received before examination
May 16, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2010
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Oct 20, 2010
Notification of forthcoming publication
Oct 14, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Oct 14, 2010
European search opinion
Oct 14, 2010
European search report
Aug 14, 2010
(Partial) set of drawings filed in response to formal objections
Aug 14, 2010
Reply to the invitation to remedy deficiencies
Aug 11, 2010
Drawings
Aug 11, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2010
Reply to the invitation to remedy deficiencies
Jul 9, 2010
Deficiencies in application documents - annex C
Jul 1, 2010
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Jun 8, 2010
Abstract
Jun 8, 2010
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jun 8, 2010
Claims
Jun 8, 2010
Description
Jun 8, 2010
Designation of inventor
Jun 8, 2010
Designation of inventor
Jun 8, 2010
Designation of inventor
Jun 8, 2010
Drawings
Jun 8, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent
Jun 8, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Jan 28, 2008
Priority document

EP2251379

INGEVITY SOUTH CAROLINA

Application Number: EP10165294A
Filing Date: Mar 26, 2007
Status: Revoked; May 31, 2019
Publication Date: Jan 21, 2015
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