Method And Process For The Pretreatment Of Lignocellulosic Biomass

Patent No. EP2500466 (titled "Method And Process For The Pretreatment Of Lignocellulosic Biomass") was filed by Andritz on Feb 26, 2009. The application was issued on Mar 20, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
VALMET	Feb 3, 2017	ZUMSTEIN
BIOCHEMTEX	Aug 5, 2016	UEXKULL & STOLBERG

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Feb 21, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 21, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 21, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 15, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Feb 7, 2019
French translation of claims
Feb 7, 2019
German translation of the claims
Feb 7, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 31, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 20, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 20, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 20, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 20, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 20, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 20, 2018
Means of redress
Jul 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 20, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 6, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 25, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 25, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 25, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 22, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 22, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 22, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 11, 2018
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
May 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Apr 20, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Apr 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 6, 2018
Claims
Apr 6, 2018
Claims
Apr 6, 2018
Claims
Apr 6, 2018
Claims
Apr 6, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 6, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 6, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 4, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 4, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Mar 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 22, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 17, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 17, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 13, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 13, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 13, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 21, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 9, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 3, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 3, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 2, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 2, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 2, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Aug 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 11, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2016
Notice of opposition
Aug 5, 2016
Notice of opposition
Aug 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 7, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 11, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 11, 2016
French translation of claims
Mar 11, 2016
German translation of the claims
Mar 11, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 10, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 10, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 10, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 10, 2015
Text intended for grant
Sep 26, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Feb 10, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 10, 2014
Claims
Feb 10, 2014
Description
Feb 10, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 30, 2013
Annex to the communication
Sep 30, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
May 7, 2013
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Apr 29, 2013
Observations by third parties
Mar 19, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 19, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 19, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Nov 28, 2012
Refund of fees
Sep 24, 2012
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Aug 22, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Aug 22, 2012
European search opinion
Aug 22, 2012
European search report
Aug 22, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jun 14, 2012
Abstract
Jun 14, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jun 14, 2012
Claims
Jun 14, 2012
Description
Jun 14, 2012
Designation of inventor
Jun 14, 2012
Designation of inventor
Jun 14, 2012
Designation of inventor
Jun 14, 2012
Drawings
Jun 14, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
Sep 23, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 23, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2500466

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Application Number: EP12171991A
Filing Date: Feb 26, 2009
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 15, 2019
Publication Date: Mar 20, 2019
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Method And Process For The Pretreatment Of Lignocellulosic Biomass

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