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Method For Increasing The Advantages Of Starch In Pulped Cellulosic Material In The Production Of Paper And Paperboard

Patent No. EP2609250 (titled "Method For Increasing The Advantages Of Starch In Pulped Cellulosic Material In The Production Of Paper And Paperboard") was filed by Ashland Licensing on Aug 25, 2011. The application was issued on Aug 17, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KEMIRA OYJ	May 17, 2017	LANG

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Description

Oct 15, 2026
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 14, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2025
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 14, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2025
Means of redress
Feb 12, 2025
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 28, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 23, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 23, 2024
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 21, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jun 21, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 11, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 4, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 4, 2024
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 8, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Nov 8, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 20, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Jul 17, 2023
Description
Jul 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 17, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 13, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jan 2, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jan 2, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 2, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 24, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 24, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 24, 2022
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Nov 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 14, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 18, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 17, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 17, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 22, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 6, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Nov 30, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 30, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 30, 2021
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Nov 25, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 5, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Nov 7, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 7, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 4, 2019
Reply to appeal
Oct 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 31, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 31, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 31, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 31, 2019
Claims
Oct 31, 2019
Claims
Oct 31, 2019
Claims
Oct 31, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 31, 2019
Reply to appeal
Jun 21, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 21, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 14, 2019
Claims
Jun 14, 2019
Claims
Jun 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Jun 14, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 14, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 18, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 18, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 15, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Apr 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2019
Notice of appeal
Apr 12, 2019
Notice of appeal
Feb 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 4, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 4, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 4, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 4, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 4, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 4, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 4, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 4, 2019
Means of redress
Feb 4, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 4, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 4, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 4, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 12, 2018
Claims
Nov 12, 2018
Claims
Nov 12, 2018
Claims
Nov 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 12, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 4, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 4, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 9, 2017
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Nov 9, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 30, 2017
Claims
Oct 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 21, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 21, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 29, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 17, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 17, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 17, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 17, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 17, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 17, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 17, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 17, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 17, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 17, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 17, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 17, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 17, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 17, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 17, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 17, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 17, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 18, 2016
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Aug 18, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 12, 2016
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Aug 11, 2016
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jul 21, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 5, 2016
French translation of claims
Jul 5, 2016
German translation of the claims
Jul 5, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2016
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Apr 21, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 7, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Mar 30, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 30, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 30, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 30, 2016
Text intended for grant
Mar 23, 2016
Annex to the communication
Mar 23, 2016
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Mar 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2016
Claims
Mar 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 19, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Nov 19, 2015
Claims
Nov 19, 2015
Claims
Nov 19, 2015
Description
Nov 19, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 27, 2015
Annex to the communication
Oct 27, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
May 21, 2015
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
May 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
May 13, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 17, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 17, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Dec 9, 2013
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Nov 26, 2013
Claim deemed abandoned
Oct 9, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 9, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Oct 4, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 4, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Jul 3, 2013
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Jul 2, 2013
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jun 28, 2013
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jun 28, 2013
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jun 5, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 8, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Apr 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 4, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 4, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Apr 3, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Mar 29, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Mar 6, 2013
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Mar 6, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Feb 25, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 31, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 31, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 15, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Jan 15, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Jan 15, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jan 15, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jan 15, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jan 15, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jan 15, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jan 15, 2013
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jan 4, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 17, 2012
Written opinion
Sep 17, 2012
Written opinion - free text sheet
Sep 17, 2012
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Jun 26, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jun 26, 2012
Notification of receipt of demand
Jun 19, 2012
PCT demand form
Jun 19, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jun 15, 2012
Document concerning fees and payments
Jun 15, 2012
PCT demand form
Jun 15, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 23, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 23, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 1, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Mar 1, 2012
Published international application - A1
Dec 8, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 8, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 8, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 8, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 8, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 8, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 9, 2011
Abstract
Sep 9, 2011
Claims
Sep 9, 2011
Description
Sep 9, 2011
Drawings
Aug 25, 2011
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Aug 25, 2011
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2609250

ASHLAND LICENSING

Application Number: EP11758382A
Filing Date: Aug 25, 2011
Status: Granted And Under Opposition
Publication Date: Aug 17, 2016
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