Method For Producing Carboxylic Acid Esters

Patent No. EP2379481 (titled "Method For Producing Carboxylic Acid Esters") was filed by Basf on Dec 15, 2009. The application was issued on Aug 26, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
EVONIK OPERATIONS	May 12, 2016	-
OQ CHEMICALS	Feb 29, 2016	MICHALSKI HUTTERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Mar 30, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Mar 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 11, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Mar 11, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Mar 11, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 11, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 11, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 15, 2020
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 15, 2020
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 15, 2020
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 15, 2020
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Dec 15, 2020
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Dec 8, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 8, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 8, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 8, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 8, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Dec 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 2, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 2, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 2, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Dec 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Dec 1, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Dec 1, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Dec 1, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 1, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 1, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 1, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 1, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Dec 1, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 27, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 27, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 26, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 26, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 26, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 26, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 25, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 24, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 20, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2020
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Nov 13, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 13, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2020
General authorisation
Nov 10, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 10, 2020
Request for change of name -opponent
Nov 10, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2020
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Oct 9, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 9, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 8, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 8, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 8, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2020
All other documents for the Appeal procedure not covered by any other Code
Oct 6, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 2, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 2, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Sep 28, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 17, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 17, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 17, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 31, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 27, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 27, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 27, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 24, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Nov 19, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Nov 2, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 26, 2018
Claims
Oct 26, 2018
Claims
Oct 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jun 22, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 22, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 22, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 19, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 19, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 19, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 19, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 19, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 26, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 24, 2018
Refund of fees
Apr 19, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 10, 2018
Notice of appeal
Mar 23, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 14, 2018
Notice of appeal
Mar 14, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Feb 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 20, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 20, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 20, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 20, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 20, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 20, 2018
Means of redress
Feb 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 20, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 14, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 29, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Jul 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jul 24, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 30, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 30, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 30, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 30, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 30, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 30, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 30, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2017
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Feb 21, 2017
Annex to the communication
Feb 21, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 9, 2017
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Feb 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 6, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 6, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 6, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 6, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 6, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 16, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 16, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2016
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Sep 23, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 11, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 11, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 11, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 20, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 12, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 12, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 8, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 3, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Mar 3, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Mar 3, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 29, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 29, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 26, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 30, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 14, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2015
English translation of the claims
Jul 14, 2015
French translation of claims
Jul 14, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2015
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Mar 25, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 25, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Mar 18, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 18, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 18, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 18, 2015
Text intended for grant
May 16, 2014
Submission concerning representation
May 12, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
May 9, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Mar 25, 2013
Description
Mar 25, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 23, 2012
Annex to the communication
Nov 23, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 28, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 10, 2011
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 21, 2011
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jun 21, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jun 16, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
May 13, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 30, 2011
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Mar 30, 2011
International preliminary examination report
Mar 30, 2011
International preliminary examination report
Mar 30, 2011
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Mar 30, 2011
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Mar 30, 2011
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Mar 30, 2011
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Mar 30, 2011
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Mar 30, 2011
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Oct 18, 2010
Notification of election of EPO
Sep 27, 2010
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Sep 27, 2010
Notification of receipt of demand
Sep 10, 2010
PCT demand form
Sep 10, 2010
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jul 27, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 8, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Jul 8, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Jul 8, 2010
Published international application - A1
Jun 7, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 7, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 7, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 15, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2009
Abstract
Dec 15, 2009
Claims
Dec 15, 2009
Description
Dec 15, 2009
Drawings
Dec 15, 2009
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2379481

BASF

Application Number: EP09795970A
Filing Date: Dec 15, 2009
Status: Revoked; Mar 30, 2021
Publication Date: Aug 26, 2015
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

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Method For Producing Carboxylic Acid Esters

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Dossier Documents

EP2379481