Attrition Mill

Patent No. EP2373424 (titled "Attrition Mill") was filed by Glencore Technology on Dec 17, 2009. The application was issued on Oct 18, 2017.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
OMYA	Jul 18, 2018	MAIWALD

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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Mar 18, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 18, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 13, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Dec 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 2, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 2, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 2, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 2, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 2, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 2, 2019
Means of redress
Dec 2, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 2, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 2, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 2, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 5, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 5, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 4, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 2, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 2, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 28, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 30, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 30, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 23, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jul 18, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jul 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jul 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jul 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jul 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jul 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jul 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 29, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Dec 29, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Oct 26, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 21, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 11, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 11, 2017
French translation of claims
Sep 11, 2017
German translation of the claims
May 16, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 16, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 16, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 16, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 16, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 25, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 25, 2016
Amended description with annotations
May 25, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Jan 15, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Nov 27, 2015
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Nov 10, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 10, 2015
European search opinion
Nov 10, 2015
Supplementary European search report
Oct 26, 2015
Search started
Oct 18, 2011
Authorisation
Oct 18, 2011
Authorisation
Oct 18, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Sep 14, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 29, 2011
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Jun 28, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jun 10, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 10, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 29, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 13, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 30, 2010
Notification of election of EPO
Jun 24, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Jun 24, 2010
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jun 24, 2010
Published international application - A1

EP2373424

GLENCORE TECHNOLOGY

Application Number: EP09832722A
Filing Date: Dec 17, 2009
Status: Revoked; Mar 20, 2020
Publication Date: Oct 18, 2017
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