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Ground Expanded Graphite Agglomerates, Methods Of Making, And Applications Of The Same

Patent No. EP2603454 (titled "Ground Expanded Graphite Agglomerates, Methods Of Making, And Applications Of The Same") was filed by Imerys Graphite & Carbon Switerland on Aug 11, 2011. The application was issued on Nov 25, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SGL CARBON	Sep 6, 2018	BOTZENHARDT

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Oct 29, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 29, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 23, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2020
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 5, 2020
French translation of claims
Oct 5, 2020
German translation of the claims
Oct 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2020
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 15, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 15, 2020
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 8, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 8, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 26, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 26, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 26, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 26, 2020
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 26, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 26, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 26, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 26, 2020
Means of redress
Mar 26, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 25, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 25, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 25, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 25, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 25, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 31, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2019
Letter which had not been notified
Dec 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 17, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
May 17, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
May 17, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 17, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 17, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 17, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 30, 2019
Claims
Jan 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 30, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 20, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 20, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 14, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 13, 2018
Notice of opposition
Sep 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 6, 2018
Notice of opposition
Sep 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 9, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 23, 2017
French translation of claims
Oct 23, 2017
German translation of the claims
Oct 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 21, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 21, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 21, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 21, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 21, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 13, 2017
Annex to a communication
Jun 13, 2017
Annex to a communication
Jun 13, 2017
Annex to the communication
Jun 13, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Jun 13, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Jun 13, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Jun 13, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 28, 2017
Claims
Apr 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Apr 28, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Apr 28, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 9, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 2, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 2, 2016
Annex to the communication
Sep 2, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 2, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2016
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Apr 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2016
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Apr 13, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 29, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 29, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 29, 2015
Claims
Dec 29, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 29, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Dec 29, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 2, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jul 2, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 8, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2014
Claims
Aug 8, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 8, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 9, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 17, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 17, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 17, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Apr 23, 2014
Annex to the communication
Apr 23, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 14, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Mar 12, 2014
Submission concerning representation
May 23, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 12, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 5, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
Apr 2, 2013
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Mar 25, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
Mar 19, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 15, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 12, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Mar 1, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 1, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 1, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 26, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 21, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 6, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 6, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 16, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Feb 16, 2012
Published international application - A1
Nov 7, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 7, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 7, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 11, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2011
Abstract
Aug 11, 2011
Claims
Aug 11, 2011
Description
Aug 11, 2011
Drawings
Aug 11, 2011
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2603454

IMERYS GRAPHITE & CARBON SWITERLAND

Application Number: EP11741607A
Filing Date: Aug 11, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 23, 2020
Publication Date: Nov 25, 2020
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