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Method Of Starting-Up A Process Of Producing An Alkylene Oxide Using A High-Efficiency Catalyst

Patent No. EP2651908 (titled "Method Of Starting-Up A Process Of Producing An Alkylene Oxide Using A High-Efficiency Catalyst") was filed by DOW Technology Investments on Dec 1, 2011. The application was issued on Feb 24, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BASF	Nov 24, 2016	HERZOG
SCIENTIFIC DESIGN COMPANY INC.	Nov 24, 2016	ANDRAE WESTENDORP
SHELL INTERNATIONALE RESEARCH MAATSCHAPPIJ	Nov 24, 2016	SHELL LEGAL SERVICES

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Nov 7, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 7, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 7, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 7, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Nov 2, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Aug 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2018
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Jul 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 23, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 23, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Jul 23, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 23, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 23, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 23, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 23, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Apr 19, 2018
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Apr 19, 2018
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Apr 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 19, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Apr 19, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 19, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 19, 2018
Claims
Apr 19, 2018
Claims
Apr 19, 2018
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Apr 19, 2018
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Apr 19, 2018
Claims
Apr 19, 2018
Description
Apr 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2018
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Feb 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Feb 5, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Dec 13, 2017
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Dec 8, 2017
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Dec 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 27, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 20, 2017
Claims
Jul 20, 2017
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Jul 20, 2017
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Jul 20, 2017
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Jul 20, 2017
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Jul 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 15, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
May 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 8, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Jan 11, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 11, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 11, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 11, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 5, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Notice of opposition
Nov 24, 2016
Notice of opposition
Nov 24, 2016
Notice of opposition
Nov 24, 2016
Notice of opposition
Nov 24, 2016
Notice of opposition
Nov 24, 2016
Notice of opposition
Nov 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
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Nov 24, 2016
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Nov 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 28, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 11, 2015
Communication regarding the forthcoming grant
Nov 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 2, 2015
French translation of claims
Nov 2, 2015
German translation of the claims
Nov 2, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 8, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 8, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 8, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 8, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
May 6, 2015
Claims
May 6, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 6, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 26, 2015
Annex to the communication
Mar 26, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 17, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 7, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 23, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 23, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2014
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Sep 25, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 14, 2013
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Sep 14, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Aug 22, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
Jul 25, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 23, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 23, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 23, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 23, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 10, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Jun 10, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Jun 10, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jun 10, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jun 10, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jun 10, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jun 10, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jun 10, 2013
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
May 22, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 26, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 11, 2013
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 11, 2013
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Apr 11, 2013
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Mar 6, 2013
Written opinion
Mar 6, 2013
Written opinion - free text sheet
Mar 6, 2013
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Nov 21, 2012
Notification of election of EPO
Nov 6, 2012
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Nov 6, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Nov 6, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Oct 8, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Oct 8, 2012
Notification of receipt of demand
Sep 21, 2012
Document concerning fees and payments
Sep 21, 2012
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Sep 21, 2012
PCT demand form
Sep 21, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Jul 10, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 21, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jun 21, 2012
Published international application - A1
Mar 29, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 29, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 29, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 12, 2011
Abstract
Dec 12, 2011
Claims
Dec 12, 2011
Description
Dec 12, 2011
Drawings
Dec 12, 2011
Submission concerning representation

EP2651908

DOW TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS

Application Number: EP11797087A
Filing Date: Dec 1, 2011
Status: Revoked; Nov 30, 2018
Publication Date: Feb 24, 2016
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