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Methods For Enhancing The Efficiency Of Rhenium-Promoted Epoxidation Catalysts And Epoxidation Methods Utilizing These

Patent No. EP2421839 (titled "Methods For Enhancing The Efficiency Of Rhenium-Promoted Epoxidation Catalysts And Epoxidation Methods Utilizing These") was filed by DOW Technology Investments on Apr 5, 2010. The application was issued on May 7, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SHELL INTERNATIONALE RESEARCH MAATSCHAPPIJ	Feb 6, 2015	GAASBEEK
BASF	Feb 5, 2015	HERZOG
SCIENTIFIC DESIGN COMPANY INC.	Feb 5, 2015	ANDRAE WESTENDORP

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Feb 22, 2017
Refund of fees
Feb 15, 2017
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Feb 14, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jan 31, 2017
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 30, 2017
Withdrawal of an appeal
Dec 5, 2016
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 25, 2016
Notice of appeal
Nov 25, 2016
Processing of an appeal
Oct 17, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 5, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 4, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 30, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 29, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 29, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 29, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 29, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 29, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 29, 2016
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 29, 2016
Decision revoking the European patent
Sep 29, 2016
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 29, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Sep 29, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Sep 29, 2016
Means of redress
Sep 29, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 29, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 29, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 29, 2016
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 1, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2016
Claims
Sep 1, 2016
Claims
Sep 1, 2016
Claims
Sep 1, 2016
Claims
Sep 1, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 1, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 30, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 30, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 30, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 30, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2016
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Aug 16, 2016
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Aug 16, 2016
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Aug 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 9, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 9, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 9, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 8, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 8, 2016
Claims
Aug 8, 2016
Claims
Aug 8, 2016
Claims
Aug 8, 2016
Claims
Aug 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 8, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 21, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2016
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jul 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
May 17, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 3, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 3, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2016
Advice of delivery
Feb 29, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 29, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 29, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 29, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 29, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 29, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 29, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 29, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 29, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 29, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 29, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 1, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 1, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 25, 2015
Claims
Sep 25, 2015
Claims
Sep 25, 2015
Claims
Sep 25, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 9, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 9, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 9, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 9, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jul 3, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
May 11, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 8, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2015
Brief communication to applicant/representative
May 8, 2015
Communication of amended entries
May 4, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2015
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
May 4, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 29, 2015
Request for change of opponent's representative
Apr 22, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Mar 24, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 17, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 17, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 17, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 17, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 13, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 9, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2015
General authorisation
Feb 6, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 6, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 5, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 5, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 5, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 5, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 9, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 10, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 17, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 13, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 13, 2014
French translation of claims
Mar 13, 2014
German translation of the claims
Mar 13, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 14, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 14, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 14, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 14, 2014
Text intended for grant
Feb 4, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Dec 18, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2013
Claims
Dec 18, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2013
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Aug 15, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 15, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 15, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 15, 2013
Text intended for grant
Jun 18, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Jun 18, 2013
Description
Jun 18, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 19, 2013
Annex to the communication
Feb 19, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 1, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 25, 2012
Annex to the communication
Sep 25, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 7, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 7, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 7, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Jun 7, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 7, 2011
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 1, 2011
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Nov 1, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Oct 17, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 2, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 26, 2011
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jul 26, 2011
International preliminary examination report
Jul 26, 2011
International preliminary examination report
Jul 26, 2011
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jul 26, 2011
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jul 26, 2011
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jul 26, 2011
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jul 26, 2011
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jul 26, 2011
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Dec 3, 2010
Notification of election of EPO
Nov 19, 2010
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Nov 19, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 10, 2010
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Nov 10, 2010
Notification of receipt of demand
Nov 2, 2010
Document concerning fees and payments
Nov 2, 2010
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Nov 2, 2010
PCT demand form
Nov 2, 2010
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 2, 2010
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Oct 28, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Oct 28, 2010
Published international application - A1
Aug 24, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 24, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 24, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box

EP2421839

DOW TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS

Application Number: EP10714400A
Filing Date: Apr 5, 2010
Status: Revoked
Publication Date: May 7, 2014
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