Improvements In Control Of Emissions

Patent No. EP2545263 (titled "Improvements In Control Of Emissions") was filed by Johnson Matthey Public on Mar 7, 2011. The application was issued on Apr 20, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
UMICORE	Apr 20, 2015	RETZOW

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

Mar 24, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 24, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 18, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 9, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Mar 9, 2022
French translation of claims
Mar 9, 2022
German translation of the claims
Mar 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2022
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Feb 14, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 14, 2022
Request for change of applicant's representative
Feb 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Dec 16, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Dec 16, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Dec 16, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Dec 9, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 3, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 3, 2021
Refund of fees
Jun 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 17, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 14, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
May 14, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
May 10, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
May 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 7, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Apr 16, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 16, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Mar 12, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 10, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 10, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 4, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 19, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Aug 3, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 29, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 31, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 26, 2019
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Mar 19, 2019
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jul 10, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2018
Reply to appeal
Mar 7, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 6, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 28, 2018
Claims
Feb 28, 2018
Claims
Feb 28, 2018
Claims
Feb 28, 2018
Claims
Feb 28, 2018
Claims
Feb 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 5, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 2, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Dec 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 29, 2017
Notice of appeal
Dec 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Dec 18, 2017
Description
Dec 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 19, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 19, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 19, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 19, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 19, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 19, 2017
Means of redress
Oct 19, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 19, 2017
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Oct 19, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 18, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 17, 2017
Claims
Jul 17, 2017
Claims
Jul 17, 2017
Claims
Jul 17, 2017
Claims
Jul 17, 2017
Claims
Jul 17, 2017
Claims
Jul 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 17, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 19, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 11, 2017
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
May 11, 2017
Request for change of applicant's representative
Apr 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2017
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Apr 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 3, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 3, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 21, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 21, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Oct 12, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 3, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 3, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 29, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 20, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 20, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 26, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 9, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 9, 2014
French translation of claims
Jun 9, 2014
German translation of the claims
Jun 9, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 7, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 7, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 7, 2014
Text intended for grant
Aug 7, 2013
Decision to allow further processing
Jul 25, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 25, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 25, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 25, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Jul 25, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Jul 25, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2013
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
Dec 19, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 17, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 12, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 24, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 21, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 20, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 5, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 15, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Sep 15, 2011
Published international application - A1
Jul 22, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jul 22, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jul 22, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 26, 2011
Abstract
Apr 26, 2011
Claims
Apr 26, 2011
Description

EP2545263

JOHNSON MATTHEY PUBLIC

Application Number: EP11720581A
Filing Date: Mar 7, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 18, 2022
Publication Date: Apr 20, 2022
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