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Process For Revamping An Ammonia Plant With Nitrogen-Based Washing Of A Purge Stream

Patent No. EP2464601 (titled "Process For Revamping An Ammonia Plant With Nitrogen-Based Washing Of A Purge Stream") was filed by Ammonia Casale on Aug 3, 2010. The application was issued on Mar 25, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LAIR LIQUIDE	Dec 18, 2015	AIR LIQUIDE

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Feb 14, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 18, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jan 18, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 18, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 22, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 22, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 22, 2021
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Oct 19, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 13, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Sep 27, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Sep 24, 2021
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Sep 24, 2021
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Sep 24, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 24, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Oct 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 16, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 16, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 16, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 16, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 13, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Oct 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 9, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 7, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 2, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
May 14, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 14, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 13, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 7, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 13, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 13, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 10, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Nov 2, 2018
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jun 28, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 28, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jun 22, 2018
Reply to appeal
Mar 6, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 12, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 5, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 5, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 5, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 5, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 5, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 5, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 5, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 5, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 5, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 5, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 5, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 5, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 5, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 5, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 5, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 5, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Dec 13, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 13, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 8, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Dec 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2017
Notice of appeal
Oct 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 5, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 5, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 5, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 5, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 5, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 5, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 5, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 5, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 5, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 5, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 5, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 5, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 14, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 14, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 16, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 13, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 10, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jun 3, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 3, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 2, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jan 8, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 18, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 18, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 26, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 26, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 25, 2015
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 14, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 14, 2015
French translation of claims
Feb 14, 2015
German translation of the claims
Feb 10, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 10, 2015
French translation of claims
Feb 10, 2015
German translation of the claims
Feb 10, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 10, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 13, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 13, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 13, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 13, 2014
Text intended for grant
Sep 23, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 30, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 30, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 30, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 7, 2013
Description
May 7, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 7, 2013
Annex to the communication
Mar 7, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 24, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 24, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Oct 22, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 22, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Oct 17, 2012
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Oct 12, 2012
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
May 23, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 12, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Feb 22, 2012
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Feb 22, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Dec 21, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 25, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 2, 2011
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Nov 2, 2011
International preliminary examination report
Nov 2, 2011
International preliminary examination report
Nov 2, 2011
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Nov 2, 2011
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Nov 2, 2011
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Nov 2, 2011
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Nov 2, 2011
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Nov 2, 2011
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jul 4, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jun 30, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jun 20, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit
Jun 16, 2011
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 10, 2011
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 7, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Apr 7, 2011
International publication of the international search report
Mar 31, 2011
Notification of election of EPO
Mar 22, 2011
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Mar 10, 2011
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Mar 10, 2011
Notification of receipt of demand
Mar 10, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 4, 2011
PCT demand form
Mar 2, 2011
Document concerning fees and payments
Mar 2, 2011
PCT demand form
Feb 17, 2011
Published international application - A2
Feb 8, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 8, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 8, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 3, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2010
Abstract
Aug 3, 2010
Claims
Aug 3, 2010
Description
Aug 3, 2010
Drawings
Aug 3, 2010
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2464601

AMMONIA CASALE

Application Number: EP10741934A
Filing Date: Aug 3, 2010
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 18, 2022
Publication Date: Mar 25, 2015
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