Use Of Structured Catalyst Beds To Produce Ethylene Oxide

Patent No. EP2440538 (titled "Use Of Structured Catalyst Beds To Produce Ethylene Oxide") was filed by Basf on Jun 9, 2010. The application was issued on Jul 16, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SCIENTIFIC DESIGN COMPANY INC.	Apr 16, 2015	ANDRAE WESTENDORP

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Jan 31, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 31, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jan 24, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Oct 17, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 13, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 13, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 13, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 13, 2016
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 13, 2016
Decision revoking the European patent
Oct 13, 2016
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 13, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 13, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 13, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 13, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 13, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 13, 2016
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 13, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 13, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 31, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 31, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 8, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 29, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Mar 3, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jan 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jan 4, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 22, 2015
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 22, 2015
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 22, 2015
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 22, 2015
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2015
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2015
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2015
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2015
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 14, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 8, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 8, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 26, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 26, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 22, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 16, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 16, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 20, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 2, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2014
English translation of the claims
Jun 2, 2014
French translation of claims
Jun 2, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 14, 2014
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Apr 22, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Apr 15, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 15, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 10, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Apr 10, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Mar 14, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 14, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 14, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 14, 2014
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 14, 2014
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 30, 2013
Description
Sep 30, 2013
Description
Sep 30, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 30, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 27, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jun 27, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 23, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 23, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 13, 2012
Annex to the communication
Dec 13, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 27, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 27, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 27, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Jul 27, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Mar 21, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 31, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 5, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 28, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 21, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 5, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 16, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Dec 16, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Dec 16, 2010
Published international application - A1
Oct 1, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 1, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 1, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 28, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Sep 28, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 9, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2010
Abstract
Jun 9, 2010
Claims
Jun 9, 2010
Description

EP2440538

BASF

Application Number: EP10724836A
Filing Date: Jun 9, 2010
Status: Revoked
Publication Date: Jul 16, 2014
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