Process For Epoxidation Start-Up

Patent No. EP2513077 (titled "Process For Epoxidation Start-Up") was filed by Scientific Design Company Inc. on Dec 16, 2010. The application was issued on Jun 11, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SHELL INTERNATIONALE RESEARCH MAATSCHAPPIJ	Mar 10, 2015	GAASBEEK
BASF	Mar 5, 2015	HERZOG

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

Jan 25, 2017
Refund of fees
Jan 16, 2017
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 13, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jan 11, 2017
Composition of the board (T)
Dec 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2016
Withdrawal of an appeal
Nov 4, 2016
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 26, 2016
Processing of an appeal
Oct 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2016
Notice of appeal
Aug 30, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 29, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 29, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 26, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 26, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 25, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 25, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 25, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 25, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 25, 2016
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 25, 2016
Decision revoking the European patent
Aug 25, 2016
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 25, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 25, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 25, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 25, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 25, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 25, 2016
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 5, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 4, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 4, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 4, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 13, 2016
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Jun 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 3, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 3, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 3, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 3, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 3, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 3, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 3, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 3, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 3, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 3, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 3, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 3, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jan 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jan 21, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jan 21, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jan 20, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 20, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 20, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 20, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 20, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 29, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 26, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 6, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Aug 3, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
May 11, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2015
Brief communication to applicant/representative
May 8, 2015
Communication of amended entries
Apr 29, 2015
Request for change of opponent's representative
Apr 28, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no 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 18, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 12, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2015
General authorisation
Mar 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 5, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 5, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 5, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 21, 2014
Submission concerning representation
May 19, 2014
Submission concerning representation
May 15, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
May 2, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 2, 2014
French translation of claims
May 2, 2014
German translation of the claims
May 2, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 6, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 6, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 6, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jan 10, 2014
Examination started
Nov 20, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 20, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 20, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Nov 20, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 31, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
May 13, 2013
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Apr 24, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Apr 24, 2013
European search opinion
Apr 24, 2013
Supplementary European search report
Oct 29, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 26, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 14, 2012
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Jul 4, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 5, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 5, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
May 21, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 17, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Nov 17, 2011
International publication of the international search report
Aug 3, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 14, 2011
Published international application - A2

EP2513077

SCIENTIFIC DESIGN COMPANY INC.

Application Number: EP10842602A
Filing Date: Dec 16, 2010
Status: Revoked
Publication Date: Jun 11, 2014
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