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Method For Manufacturing Alloy Powders Based On Titanium, Zirconium And Hafnium, Alloyed With The Elements Ni, Cu, Ta, W, Re, Os, And Ir

Patent No. EP2259887 (titled "Method For Manufacturing Alloy Powders Based On Titanium, Zirconium And Hafnium, Alloyed With The Elements Ni, Cu, Ta, W, Re, Os, And Ir") was filed by Albemarle Germany on Feb 27, 2009. The application was issued on Dec 14, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
TRADIUM	Feb 20, 2017	MEYER DULHEUER MD LEGAL PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB

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May 13, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
May 13, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
May 8, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 29, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 29, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 29, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 29, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 29, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 29, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 29, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 29, 2019
Means of redress
Jan 29, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 29, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 29, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 29, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2019
General authorisation
Jan 22, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
Jan 15, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 18, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Dec 18, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2018
General authorisation
Dec 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Dec 10, 2018
Communication from the Legal Division
Dec 10, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 5, 2018
Communication from the Legal Division
Dec 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Dec 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2018
General authorisation
Dec 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Dec 4, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Dec 4, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Nov 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 21, 2018
Communication from the Legal Division
Nov 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 14, 2018
Annex
Nov 14, 2018
Authorisation
Nov 14, 2018
Letter to the Legal Division
Nov 14, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2018
Brief communication
Jun 28, 2018
Communication from the Legal Division
Jun 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 5, 2018
Communication from the Legal Division
Jun 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 31, 2018
Communication from the Legal Division
May 30, 2018
Letter to the Legal Division
May 29, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 29, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 29, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 29, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 29, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
May 29, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 29, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 28, 2018
Letter to the Legal Division
Mar 29, 2018
Communication from the Legal Division
Mar 19, 2018
Letter to the Legal Division
Mar 14, 2018
Letter to the Legal Division
Mar 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 5, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 2, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 28, 2018
Communication from the Legal Division
Feb 28, 2018
Communication from the Legal Division
Feb 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2018
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Feb 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 5, 2018
Letter to the Legal Division
Nov 30, 2017
Communication from the Legal Division
Nov 27, 2017
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 24, 2017
Communication from the Legal Division
Nov 3, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 2, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 25, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Oct 24, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Oct 23, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 23, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 22, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 1, 2017
Authorisation
Aug 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2017
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Mar 20, 2017
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Mar 2, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 20, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 20, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 14, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 17, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 2, 2016
English translation of the claims
Nov 2, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 2, 2016
French translation of claims
Nov 1, 2016
English translation of the claims
Nov 1, 2016
English translation of the claims
Nov 1, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 9, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 9, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent according to Board of Appeal decision (from 01-04-2012)
Aug 9, 2016
Text intended for grant
Jul 29, 2016
Processing of grant of a patent after appeal (internal)
Jul 21, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 18, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 15, 2016
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jul 15, 2016
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jun 30, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 30, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Jun 30, 2016
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jun 30, 2016
F3314 Oral proceedings: Minutes (ex parte)
Apr 25, 2016
Confirmation of the receipt of third party observations
Apr 25, 2016
F3080 Communication regarding observations by third parties
Apr 21, 2016
Non-patent Literature filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Non-patent Literature filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Non-patent Literature filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Non-patent Literature filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Non-patent Literature filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Patent document filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Receipt of third party observations during the appeal procedure
Apr 20, 2016
Non-patent Literature filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
Apr 20, 2016
Non-patent Literature filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
Apr 20, 2016
Non-patent Literature filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
Apr 20, 2016
Patent document filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
Apr 20, 2016
Receipt of third party observations during the appeal procedure
Mar 24, 2016
Claims
Mar 24, 2016
Claims
Mar 24, 2016
Claims
Mar 24, 2016
Claims
Mar 24, 2016
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 23, 2016
Claims
Mar 23, 2016
Claims
Mar 23, 2016
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 13, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jan 6, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jan 5, 2016
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 5, 2016
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Dec 22, 2015
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 26, 2015
Confirmation of the receipt of third party observations
Mar 26, 2015
F3080 Communication regarding observations by third parties
Mar 21, 2015
Non-patent Literature filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
Mar 21, 2015
Non-patent Literature filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
Mar 21, 2015
Non-patent Literature filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
Mar 21, 2015
Non-patent Literature filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
Mar 21, 2015
Non-patent Literature filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
Mar 21, 2015
Receipt of third party observations during the appeal procedure
Mar 20, 2015
Non-patent Literature filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
Mar 20, 2015
Non-patent Literature filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
Mar 20, 2015
Non-patent Literature filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
Mar 20, 2015
Non-patent Literature filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
Mar 20, 2015
Non-patent Literature filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
Mar 20, 2015
Receipt of third party observations during the appeal procedure
Jan 7, 2015
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 4, 2014
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 18, 2014
Processing of an appeal
Apr 4, 2014
Processing of an appeal
Apr 4, 2014
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 2, 2014
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 7, 2014
Notice of appeal
Feb 6, 2014
Notice of appeal
Dec 10, 2013
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 6, 2013
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2013
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 5, 2013
Annex to a communication
Dec 5, 2013
Annex to the communication
Dec 5, 2013
Decision to refuse the application (Examining Division)
Dec 5, 2013
Decision to refuse the application (examining division)
Dec 5, 2013
Grounds for the decision (Annex)
Dec 5, 2013
Means of redress
Dec 5, 2013
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Dec 5, 2013
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Dec 5, 2013
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Dec 5, 2013
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
Aug 29, 2013
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2013
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2013
Claims
Jul 20, 2013
Claims
Jul 20, 2013
Description
Jul 20, 2013
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 19, 2013
Claims
Jul 19, 2013
Description
Jul 19, 2013
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2013
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 19, 2013
Advice of delivery
Feb 18, 2013
Annex to the communication
Feb 18, 2013
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2013
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 13, 2013
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 4, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Dec 4, 2012
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Nov 24, 2012
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Nov 24, 2012
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Nov 24, 2012
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Nov 24, 2012
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Nov 24, 2012
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Nov 24, 2012
Observations by third parties
Nov 24, 2012
Patent document filed by a Third party
Nov 24, 2012
Patent document filed by a Third party
Nov 7, 2012
Decision to allow further processing
Oct 27, 2012
Claims
Oct 27, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 25, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 25, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 25, 2012
Request for further processing
Oct 25, 2012
Request for further processing
Aug 20, 2012
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
May 15, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
May 10, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 9, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 4, 2012
Annex to the communication
Jan 4, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 13, 2011
Decision to allow further processing
Dec 6, 2011
Abstract
Dec 6, 2011
Claims
Dec 6, 2011
Description
Dec 6, 2011
Request for further processing
Dec 5, 2011
Abstract
Dec 5, 2011
Claims
Dec 5, 2011
Description
Dec 5, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 12, 2011
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Sep 14, 2011
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Sep 14, 2011
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Sep 7, 2011
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Sep 7, 2011
Observations by third parties
Sep 7, 2011
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 7, 2011
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 7, 2011
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 7, 2011
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 7, 2011
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 7, 2011
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 7, 2011
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 7, 2011
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 7, 2011
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 7, 2011
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jun 24, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 18, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 16, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 23, 2011
Annex to the communication
Feb 23, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 9, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 9, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Dec 8, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 8, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Dec 8, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Dec 2, 2010
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Nov 24, 2010
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 17, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 10, 2010
Communication regarding comments on Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Sep 24, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 24, 2010
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 24, 2010
Annex
Sep 24, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 21, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 21, 2010
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 21, 2010
Annex
Sep 21, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 16, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 7, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 5, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Nov 5, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Nov 5, 2009
Published international application - A9
Sep 23, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 3, 2009
Published international application - A1
Aug 13, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 13, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 13, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 27, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2009
Abstract
Feb 27, 2009
Claims
Feb 27, 2009
Description
Feb 27, 2009
Submission concerning representation

EP2259887

ALBEMARLE GERMANY

Application Number: EP09714804A
Filing Date: Feb 27, 2009
Status: Opposition Rejected; May 10, 2019
Publication Date: Dec 14, 2016
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