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Improved Process For Recovering Sugars From A Pretreatment Stream Of Lignocellulosic Biomass

Patent No. EP2622127 (titled "Improved Process For Recovering Sugars From A Pretreatment Stream Of Lignocellulosic Biomass") was filed by Beta Renewables on Sep 29, 2011. The application was issued on Jul 16, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ANDRITZ	Apr 16, 2015	HOFFMANN EITLE

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Feb 27, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 27, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Feb 22, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Dec 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 6, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 6, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 6, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 6, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 6, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 6, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 6, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 6, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 6, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 6, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 6, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 22, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 16, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 16, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 12, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 12, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 12, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Aug 12, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 12, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 22, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 22, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Sep 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
May 29, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 21, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 21, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 20, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 23, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 16, 2015
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 16, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 16, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 16, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 16, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 20, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 12, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 12, 2014
French translation of claims
Jun 12, 2014
German translation of the claims
Jun 5, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 5, 2014
French translation of claims
Jun 5, 2014
German translation of the claims
Jun 5, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 5, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 24, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 7, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 7, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 7, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Feb 7, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 4, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 4, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 4, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 4, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jan 10, 2014
Examination started
Nov 8, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 8, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 8, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 8, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Nov 8, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Nov 8, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 8, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 6, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 6, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 6, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 6, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 6, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 6, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 30, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Apr 9, 2013
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Apr 9, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Apr 3, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2013
Annex
Apr 3, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 12, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 12, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 12, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Feb 8, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 25, 2012
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Sep 25, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Sep 25, 2012
International preliminary examination report
Sep 25, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Sep 25, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Sep 25, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Sep 25, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Sep 25, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Sep 25, 2012
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Sep 18, 2012
Notification of election of EPO
Sep 7, 2012
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Aug 1, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Aug 1, 2012
Notification of receipt of demand
Jul 24, 2012
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Jul 24, 2012
PCT demand form
Jul 24, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 25, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 16, 2012
General authorisation
Apr 16, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Apr 5, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Apr 5, 2012
Published international application - A1
Apr 4, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 25, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 25, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 25, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 10, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Dec 29, 2011
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Oct 24, 2011
Abstract
Oct 24, 2011
Claims
Oct 24, 2011
Description
Oct 24, 2011
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EP2622127

BETA RENEWABLES

Application Number: EP11773891A
Filing Date: Sep 29, 2011
Status: Revoked; Feb 23, 2018
Publication Date: Jul 16, 2014
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