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Pretreatment Of Lignocellulosic Biomass Through Removal Of Inhibitory Compounds

Patent No. EP2430076 (titled "Pretreatment Of Lignocellulosic Biomass Through Removal Of Inhibitory Compounds") was filed by Greenfield Ethanol on Apr 7, 2010. The application was issued on Jun 11, 2014.

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ANDRITZ	Mar 11, 2015	HOFFMANN EITLE
UPM KYMMENE OYJ	Mar 11, 2015	HOFFMANN EITLE

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.

Date
Description

Sep 7, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 7, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 7, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Sep 4, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jun 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 24, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 24, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 24, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
May 24, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 24, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 24, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 24, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 24, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 24, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 24, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 27, 2017
Claims
Feb 27, 2017
Claims
Feb 27, 2017
Claims
Feb 27, 2017
Claims
Feb 27, 2017
Claims
Feb 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 7, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2016
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jul 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 11, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 11, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 11, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 11, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 8, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 8, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 8, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 8, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 8, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 8, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 8, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 28, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 29, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 29, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 23, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2015
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 1, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 1, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 1, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jun 26, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 26, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 15, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 15, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 15, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 19, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 11, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 11, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 11, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 11, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 13, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 15, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
May 8, 2014
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Apr 29, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 29, 2014
French translation of claims
Apr 29, 2014
German translation of the claims
Apr 29, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 19, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 19, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 19, 2013
Text intended for grant
Jun 17, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jun 17, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jun 17, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2012
Maintenance of the application
Oct 15, 2012
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Sep 26, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 26, 2012
European search opinion
Sep 26, 2012
Supplementary European search report
Feb 22, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 4, 2012
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Nov 18, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 18, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 18, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 18, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Nov 18, 2011
Annex
Nov 18, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 8, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 2, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 18, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 28, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Oct 28, 2010
Published international application - A1

EP2430076

GREENFIELD ETHANOL

Application Number: EP10766534A
Filing Date: Apr 7, 2010
Status: Revoked; Apr 15, 2019
Publication Date: Jun 11, 2014
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