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Filling Container And Method For Storing Hazardous Waste Material

Patent No. EP2715737 (titled "Filling Container And Method For Storing Hazardous Waste Material") was filed by Australian Nuclear Science And Technology Organisation on Jun 2, 2011. The application was issued on Mar 30, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FINNEGAN EUROPE	Dec 22, 2016	FINNEGAN EUROPE

Dossier Documents

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Mar 20, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Mar 20, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 15, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 22, 2019
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2019
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jan 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 3, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 3, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 3, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 3, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 3, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 3, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 3, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 3, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 3, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 3, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Aug 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Jul 17, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Apr 20, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Nov 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2017
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Nov 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 17, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 17, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 17, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 17, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 14, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 7, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 7, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 4, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 22, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 3, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 27, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 27, 2016
French translation of claims
Jan 27, 2016
German translation of the claims
Jan 27, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 17, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 17, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 17, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 17, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 17, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 14, 2015
Examination started
May 13, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 13, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
May 13, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 13, 2015
Amended description with annotations
May 13, 2015
Amendments received before examination
May 13, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 4, 2014
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Oct 17, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Oct 17, 2014
European search opinion
Oct 17, 2014
Supplementary European search report
Oct 7, 2014
Search started
Mar 12, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 17, 2014
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Jan 14, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 14, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 14, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 19, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 19, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 19, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 19, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 11, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 6, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Dec 6, 2012
Published international application - A1

EP2715737

AUSTRALIAN NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANISATION

Application Number: EP11866679A
Filing Date: Jun 2, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 22, 2019
Publication Date: Mar 30, 2016
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