Vertical Heat Exchanger Configuration For Lng Facility

Patent No. EP2508830 (titled "Vertical Heat Exchanger Configuration For Lng Facility") was filed by Conocophillips on Oct 14, 2005. The application was issued on Nov 12, 2025.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LINDE	Sep 2, 2015	GRUNDNER

Dossier Documents

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Oct 16, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 16, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 9, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2025
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Sep 9, 2025
French translation of claims
Sep 9, 2025
German translation of the claims
Sep 9, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 28, 2025
Communication of amended entries
Aug 20, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2025
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jul 3, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2025
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jul 3, 2025
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 27, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2025
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jun 26, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 17, 2025
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
May 20, 2025
Decision of the Board of Appeal
May 20, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 20, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 12, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 12, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 3, 2025
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 3, 2025
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jan 3, 2025
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Dec 2, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 29, 2024
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Nov 27, 2024
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 27, 2024
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 22, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 20, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2024
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Nov 7, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 7, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 16, 2024
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jul 18, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 18, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 15, 2024
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jul 15, 2024
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 15, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 15, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 9, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 9, 2024
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Dec 22, 2023
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jun 16, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 24, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Mar 17, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Mar 17, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Mar 17, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Mar 17, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Mar 17, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Mar 17, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Mar 17, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Mar 17, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
Mar 17, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
Mar 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2023
Reply to appeal
Dec 7, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Dec 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 29, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 29, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2022
Notice of appeal
Jul 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 22, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 22, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 22, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 22, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2022
Means of redress
Jul 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 22, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 22, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 27, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 30, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2022
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 4, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 4, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Feb 21, 2022
Document concerning representation
Feb 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Feb 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Feb 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Feb 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Feb 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Feb 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Feb 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Feb 11, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Feb 11, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Feb 11, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2022
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jan 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 15, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 15, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 30, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jun 28, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jun 28, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jun 28, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 19, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
May 7, 2021
Claims submitted during oral proceedings
May 7, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
May 7, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
May 7, 2021
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Feb 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Feb 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 23, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Feb 22, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Feb 22, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 9, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Nov 6, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 6, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 4, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Nov 3, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Nov 3, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 3, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 2, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Oct 15, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Oct 12, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 12, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 7, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Oct 7, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Oct 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 28, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 22, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 17, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 10, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Sep 10, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Sep 3, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Sep 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 31, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 31, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Aug 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Aug 26, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 24, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 19, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 14, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 8, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jun 30, 2020
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Jun 22, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 19, 2020
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jun 19, 2020
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jun 17, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jun 2, 2020
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Jun 2, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 13, 2020
Request for change of name -opponent
May 12, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 12, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 12, 2020
Request for change of name -opponent
Apr 28, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Apr 23, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 23, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 20, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Apr 20, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 9, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Apr 7, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 7, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 2, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 12, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 12, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Mar 9, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 9, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Feb 14, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 10, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 6, 2020
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Feb 6, 2020
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Feb 6, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Feb 5, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Feb 3, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jan 23, 2020
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jan 23, 2020
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jan 23, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 14, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 24, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Oct 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 18, 2019
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Oct 17, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 17, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 17, 2019
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Oct 14, 2019
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 5, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Jun 17, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 17, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 3, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
May 17, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2019
Reply to appeal
May 8, 2019
Reply to appeal
Apr 29, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Mar 19, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 18, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 12, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Mar 12, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jan 3, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jan 3, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Dec 13, 2018
F3042 Dispatch of attendance note about a phone conversation
Dec 13, 2018
F3042 Dispatch of attendance note about a phone conversation
Dec 10, 2018
Claims
Dec 10, 2018
F3039 Attendance note about a phone conversation and continuation sheet
Dec 10, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Dec 10, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 10, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 10, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 10, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 10, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 10, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 10, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 10, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Dec 4, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Dec 4, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 28, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Claims
Nov 28, 2018
Claims
Nov 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 28, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 28, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 23, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 23, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 22, 2018
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Nov 22, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 14, 2018
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Oct 10, 2018
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Sep 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2018
Authorisation
Sep 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2018
Notice of appeal
Sep 25, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 17, 2018
Notice of appeal
Sep 17, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Aug 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 18, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 18, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 18, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 18, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 18, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 18, 2018
Means of redress
Jul 18, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 18, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 18, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 18, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jul 18, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 17, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Mar 7, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 28, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 26, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 26, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Feb 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 19, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 12, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 27, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Aug 8, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Apr 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 31, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 31, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 18, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 6, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 28, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 26, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 21, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 8, 2016
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Apr 8, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2016
Authorisation
Mar 21, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 17, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 17, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Feb 17, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 10, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jan 26, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 21, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 11, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 19, 2015
General authorisation
Oct 19, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 12, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 12, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 24, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 17, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 2, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 2, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 22, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Dec 5, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 6, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 4, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 4, 2014
French translation of claims
Sep 4, 2014
German translation of the claims
Sep 4, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 15, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 15, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 15, 2014
Text intended for grant
Dec 2, 2013
Refund of fees
Sep 19, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 19, 2013
Claims
Sep 19, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 4, 2013
Annex to the communication
Sep 4, 2013
Consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 4, 2013
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
May 22, 2013
Annex to the communication
May 22, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 21, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 21, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 21, 2013
Annex to the communication
Mar 21, 2013
Claims
Mar 21, 2013
Consultation by telephone/in person
Mar 21, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 21, 2013
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 30, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 25, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 15, 2012
Information about publication, reminder payment of designation fee, response to extended European search report, if applicable
Sep 18, 2012
Annex to the communication
Sep 18, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 12, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
Sep 6, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 6, 2012
European search report
Sep 5, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 30, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 30, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 30, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
Jun 22, 2012
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jun 8, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
Apr 20, 2012
Invitation to indicate the claims to be searched
Feb 16, 2012
Abstract
Feb 16, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Feb 16, 2012
Annex
Feb 16, 2012
Annex
Feb 16, 2012
Claims
Feb 16, 2012
Description
Feb 16, 2012
Designation of inventor
Feb 16, 2012
Designation of inventor
Feb 16, 2012
Designation of inventor
Feb 16, 2012
Drawings
Feb 16, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent
May 26, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2508830

CONOCOPHILLIPS

Application Number: EP12155832A
Filing Date: Oct 14, 2005
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 10, 2025
Publication Date: Nov 12, 2025
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