Method For Continuous Production Of Nitrobenzol

Patent No. EP2354117 (titled "Method For Continuous Production Of Nitrobenzol") was filed by Bayer on Feb 2, 2011. The application was issued on Sep 24, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
JOSEF MEISSNER	Jun 22, 2015	STREHLKE

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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Aug 6, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jul 6, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jul 1, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
May 6, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
May 6, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
May 6, 2021
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Apr 26, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 23, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 23, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 16, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 8, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Mar 31, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 31, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Mar 31, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Mar 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 8, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 20, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 20, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 10, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 31, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 31, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 21, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 10, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 9, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 6, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jun 19, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 19, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 19, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 19, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 19, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 19, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 19, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 19, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 19, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 19, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 19, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 13, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 11, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 7, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 5, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Mar 29, 2018
Claims
Mar 29, 2018
Claims
Mar 29, 2018
Claims
Mar 29, 2018
Claims
Mar 29, 2018
Claims
Mar 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2018
Reply to appeal
Feb 14, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Nov 29, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 24, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 22, 2017
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 22, 2017
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 22, 2017
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 22, 2017
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 22, 2017
Non-scannable object
Nov 22, 2017
Non-scannable object
Nov 22, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2017
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 20, 2017
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 20, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 19, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 4, 2017
Notice of appeal
Sep 4, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 4, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Sep 1, 2017
Notice of appeal
Sep 1, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 1, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 18, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 18, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 18, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 18, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 18, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 18, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 18, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 18, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 18, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 18, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 18, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 18, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 29, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 24, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 20, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 10, 2017
Citation in appeal procedure - 027
Apr 10, 2017
Claims
Apr 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 10, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 10, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 2, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 18, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 18, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 18, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 18, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 18, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 18, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 18, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Feb 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2016
Citation in appeal procedure - 026
Feb 4, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 4, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 2, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 2, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Nov 24, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 13, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 13, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 14, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 14, 2015
General authorisation
Oct 14, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 14, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Sep 17, 2015
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Aug 27, 2015
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Aug 17, 2015
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jul 31, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 31, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 7, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 24, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 24, 2015
Citation in appeal procedure - 001
Jun 24, 2015
Citation in appeal procedure - 002
Jun 24, 2015
Citation in appeal procedure - 004
Jun 24, 2015
Citation in appeal procedure - 011
Jun 24, 2015
Citation in appeal procedure - 019
Jun 24, 2015
Citation in appeal procedure - 021
Jun 24, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 22, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jun 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 22, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 22, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 11, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Sep 26, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 28, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 12, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2014
English translation of the claims
Aug 12, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 12, 2014
French translation of claims
Aug 12, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 28, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 28, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 28, 2014
Text intended for grant
May 19, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Mar 31, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2014
Claims
Mar 31, 2014
Description
Mar 31, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2014
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Mar 10, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 10, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 10, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 10, 2014
Text intended for grant
Nov 19, 2013
Examination started
Jul 16, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
May 24, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 2, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 16, 2013
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Apr 3, 2013
Refund of fees
Apr 21, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 14, 2012
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Mar 14, 2012
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Mar 12, 2012
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Mar 12, 2012
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Feb 23, 2012
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Feb 8, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 8, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Aug 16, 2011
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jul 13, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
May 3, 2011
Letter concerning the priority
May 3, 2011
Priority document
Apr 15, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Apr 15, 2011
European search opinion
Apr 15, 2011
European search report
Mar 23, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Mar 8, 2011
Invitation to file authorisation
Feb 2, 2011
Abstract
Feb 2, 2011
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Feb 2, 2011
Claims
Feb 2, 2011
Description
Feb 2, 2011
Designation of inventor
Feb 2, 2011
Designation of inventor
Feb 2, 2011
Designation of inventor
Feb 2, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2354117

BAYER

Application Number: EP11152982A
Filing Date: Feb 2, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Aug 13, 2021
Publication Date: Sep 24, 2014
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Method For Continuous Production Of Nitrobenzol

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