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A Process For Initiating A Highly Selective Ethylene Oxide Catalyst

Patent No. EP2521718 (titled "A Process For Initiating A Highly Selective Ethylene Oxide Catalyst") was filed by Scientific Design Company Inc. on Dec 20, 2010. The application was issued on Jul 2, 2014.

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BASF	Apr 2, 2015	HERZOG
SHELL INTERNATIONALE RESEARCH MAATSCHAPPIJ	Apr 1, 2015	GAASBEEK

Dossier Documents

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Mar 22, 2017
Refund of fees
Mar 15, 2017
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 13, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Feb 21, 2017
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2017
Withdrawal of an appeal
Feb 3, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 3, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Dec 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2016
Notice of appeal
Oct 13, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 13, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 13, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 11, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 11, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 10, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 10, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 10, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 10, 2016
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 10, 2016
Decision revoking the European patent
Oct 10, 2016
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 10, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 10, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 10, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 10, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 10, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 10, 2016
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 12, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 12, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 7, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 7, 2016
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Sep 7, 2016
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Sep 7, 2016
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Sep 7, 2016
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Sep 7, 2016
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Sep 7, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 25, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 25, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 13, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 13, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 13, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 10, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 11, 2016
Advice of delivery
Apr 29, 2016
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2016
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2016
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2016
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2016
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 25, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 25, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 25, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 25, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 23, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 16, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 16, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 16, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Sep 9, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
May 12, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 12, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 12, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 8, 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
General enquiry
Apr 24, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 10, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 10, 2015
Request for documents
Apr 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 2, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 2, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 2, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 2, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 2, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 2, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 2, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 2, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 2, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 2, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 2, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 2, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2015
General authorisation
Apr 1, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 1, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 5, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
May 21, 2014
Submission concerning representation
May 20, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 20, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 20, 2014
French translation of claims
May 20, 2014
German translation of the claims
May 20, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
May 19, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Jan 28, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 28, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 28, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 28, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jan 10, 2014
Examination started
Dec 12, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Oct 31, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 11, 2013
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
May 23, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 23, 2013
European search opinion
May 23, 2013
Supplementary European search report
Oct 29, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 17, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 31, 2012
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Jul 10, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 11, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
May 4, 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
Jul 19, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 30, 2011
Published international application - A2

EP2521718

SCIENTIFIC DESIGN COMPANY INC.

Application Number: EP10840020A
Filing Date: Dec 20, 2010
Status: Revoked
Publication Date: Jul 2, 2014
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