Method For Purifying 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene

Patent No. EP2671860 (titled "Method For Purifying 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene") was filed by AGC on Feb 3, 2012. The application was issued on May 29, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ARKEMA FRANCE	Jul 31, 2018	ARKEMA PATENT

Dossier Documents

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May 3, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 16, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Apr 16, 2024
French translation of claims
Apr 16, 2024
German translation of the claims
Apr 16, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
Feb 14, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 7, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 27, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 27, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 27, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2023
Means of redress
Oct 27, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 21, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2023
Withdrawal of an opposition
Jun 26, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 26, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 26, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jun 26, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 28, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Feb 23, 2023
Description
Feb 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 16, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 16, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 8, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Feb 8, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Feb 8, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 8, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 1, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 1, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 1, 2022
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Dec 1, 2022
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Nov 17, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Nov 17, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Nov 11, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 2, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 24, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 21, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 18, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 18, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Oct 18, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Oct 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 5, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 28, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 28, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 22, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 8, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Aug 8, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Aug 3, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
May 6, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 6, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 2, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jan 24, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Aug 10, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jun 8, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 4, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 4, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 16, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 8, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jun 22, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 17, 2020
Claims
Jun 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2020
Reply to appeal
Feb 21, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 2, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 2, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2019
Notice of appeal
Oct 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 16, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 16, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 16, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 16, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 16, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 16, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 16, 2019
Means of redress
Oct 16, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 16, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 16, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 16, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 22, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 22, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 22, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 22, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 22, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 22, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 22, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 22, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 22, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 22, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 22, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 22, 2019
Claims
Jul 22, 2019
Claims
Jul 22, 2019
Claims
Jul 22, 2019
Claims
Jul 22, 2019
Claims
Jul 22, 2019
Claims
Jul 22, 2019
Claims
Jul 22, 2019
Claims
Jul 22, 2019
Claims
Jul 22, 2019
Claims
Jul 22, 2019
Claims
Jul 22, 2019
Claims
Jul 22, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 22, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 22, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 22, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2018
Claims
Dec 21, 2018
Claims
Dec 21, 2018
Claims
Dec 21, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 21, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 21, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 10, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 3, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 3, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jul 31, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jul 31, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jul 31, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 12, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 27, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 27, 2017
Information about intention to grant a patent
Sep 27, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 27, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 27, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 26, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jul 13, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 13, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 13, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 13, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 26, 2017
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Apr 26, 2017
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Mar 27, 2017
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Feb 20, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jan 26, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 26, 2017
Claims
Jan 26, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 26, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jan 18, 2017
French translation of claims
Jan 18, 2017
German translation of the claims
Jan 18, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Sep 23, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 23, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 23, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 23, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 23, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 2, 2016
Examination started
Feb 15, 2016
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Feb 8, 2016
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Dec 29, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 29, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Dec 29, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Dec 29, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Aug 8, 2014
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jul 22, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 22, 2014
European search opinion
Jul 22, 2014
Supplementary European search report
Jul 11, 2014
Search started
Feb 4, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Dec 13, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Nov 13, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Sep 20, 2013
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Sep 18, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 18, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 18, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 20, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 20, 2013
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 8, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 6, 2013
Abstract
Aug 6, 2013
Claims
Aug 6, 2013
Description
Aug 6, 2013
Drawings
Aug 6, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 14, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 29, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 9, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Aug 9, 2012
Copy of the translated international search report
Aug 9, 2012
International publication pamphlet

EP2671860

AGC

Application Number: EP12742392A
Filing Date: Feb 3, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 27, 2024
Publication Date: May 29, 2024
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