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Systems And Methods For Removing Finely Dispersed Particulate Matter From A Fluid Stream

Patent No. EP2252404 (titled "Systems And Methods For Removing Finely Dispersed Particulate Matter From A Fluid Stream") was filed by Soane Energy on Feb 2, 2009. The application was issued on Dec 5, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
OMYA	Sep 5, 2019	MAIWALD

Dossier Documents

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Jan 4, 2024
Refund of fees
Oct 6, 2023
Request for change of client data cannot be registered anymore
Sep 29, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 29, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2023
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (proprietor)
Nov 15, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Nov 15, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 10, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 30, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 30, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 30, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 30, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 30, 2021
Means of redress
Jul 30, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 30, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 30, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 30, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 30, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 30, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 30, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 30, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Apr 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Apr 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Apr 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Apr 28, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 10, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 10, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 10, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 10, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 1, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 30, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 30, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Sep 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Sep 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Sep 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 25, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
May 18, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
May 18, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 18, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 18, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 17, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 17, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 17, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 17, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jan 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jan 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Jan 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 29, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 2, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 17, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Sep 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2019
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Sep 24, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 24, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Sep 20, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 20, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Sep 11, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Sep 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Sep 5, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 5, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 17, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 8, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2018
French translation of claims
Oct 26, 2018
German translation of the claims
Oct 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 4, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 4, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 4, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 4, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Nov 16, 2017
Description
Nov 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 29, 2017
Annex to the communication
Sep 29, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 14, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Dec 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 14, 2016
Claims
Dec 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 26, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 20, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 23, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jun 23, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 17, 2016
Examination started
Apr 26, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 30, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 30, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 30, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Oct 29, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 14, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 24, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 14, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 14, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 14, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Apr 14, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2013
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Sep 24, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 24, 2013
European search opinion
Sep 24, 2013
Supplementary European search report
Jun 27, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2012
Reply to the invitation to clarify the claims/the subject matter of the application
Apr 24, 2012
Annex to the communication
Apr 24, 2012
Invitation to indicate the claims and the subject-matter to be searched
Nov 16, 2010
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Oct 27, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 22, 2010
Letter which had not been notified
Sep 28, 2010
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Sep 13, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2010
Annex
Sep 13, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 13, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Sep 1, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 25, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 8, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 8, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 8, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 8, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 20, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Aug 20, 2009
Published international application - A1

EP2252404

SOANE ENERGY

Application Number: EP09709653A
Filing Date: Feb 2, 2009
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 12, 2021
Publication Date: Dec 5, 2018
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