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Thickened Amino Acid Surfactant Compositions And Methods Therefor

Patent No. EP2558525 (titled "Thickened Amino Acid Surfactant Compositions And Methods Therefor") was filed by Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc. on Apr 14, 2011. The application was issued on Apr 4, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BEIERSDORF	Sep 18, 2015	SCHONROCK

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Mar 8, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 8, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 2, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Feb 20, 2018
French translation of claims
Feb 20, 2018
German translation of the claims
Nov 24, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 24, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 24, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 21, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 7, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 7, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 7, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 7, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 7, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 7, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 7, 2017
Means of redress
Aug 7, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 7, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 7, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 7, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 7, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 31, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 29, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2017
Claims
Mar 31, 2017
Claims
Mar 31, 2017
Claims
Mar 31, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 21, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 21, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 21, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 21, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 21, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 14, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 9, 2016
Brief communication to applicant/representative
May 2, 2016
Claims
May 2, 2016
Claims
May 2, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 2, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 29, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Feb 23, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 22, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 22, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 25, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 18, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 16, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 16, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 16, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 19, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 20, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 4, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 4, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 4, 2014
French translation of claims
Nov 4, 2014
German translation of the claims
Nov 4, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 3, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 3, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 3, 2014
Text intended for grant
May 13, 2014
Examination started
Apr 1, 2014
Submission concerning representation
May 28, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 28, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 28, 2013
Amendments received before examination
May 28, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 9, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 19, 2013
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Mar 13, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
Jan 23, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 15, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 21, 2012
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 19, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 19, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 19, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 19, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 5, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 5, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 24, 2012
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Oct 24, 2012
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Oct 24, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Aug 24, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 18, 2012
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Apr 18, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Apr 18, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Apr 18, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Apr 18, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Apr 18, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Apr 18, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Apr 18, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Apr 18, 2012
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Mar 12, 2012
Notification of election of EPO
Feb 21, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Feb 21, 2012
Notification of receipt of demand
Feb 13, 2012
Document concerning fees and payments
Feb 13, 2012
PCT demand form
Feb 13, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 13, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Nov 9, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 20, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Oct 20, 2011
Published international application - A1
Jun 17, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 17, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 17, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box

EP2558525

LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC.

Application Number: EP11718183A
Filing Date: Apr 14, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 2, 2018
Publication Date: Apr 4, 2018
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