Foaming Of Thermoplastic Materials With Organic Peroxides

Patent No. EP2718001 (titled "Foaming Of Thermoplastic Materials With Organic Peroxides") was filed by Arkema on May 25, 2012. The application was issued on Jul 3, 2019.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
VOSSIUS & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE MBB	Apr 2, 2020	VOSSIUS & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE MBB

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

Date
Description

Get instant alerts for new documents

May 4, 2022
Refund of fees
May 3, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 2, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 2, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Mar 4, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 4, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2022
Notice of appeal
Dec 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 23, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 23, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 23, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 23, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 23, 2021
Means of redress
Dec 23, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 23, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 21, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Aug 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Aug 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Aug 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Aug 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Aug 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Aug 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Aug 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Aug 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Aug 20, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Aug 20, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Aug 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Aug 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 21, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Apr 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 13, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 13, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 13, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 26, 2021
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Mar 26, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Mar 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Oct 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 29, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 29, 2020
Description
Oct 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 29, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 29, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 16, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 8, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 1, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jun 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jun 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jun 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jun 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 19, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 19, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 8, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 2, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Apr 2, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Apr 2, 2020
Notice of opposition
Apr 2, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jul 15, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 6, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
May 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 24, 2019
French translation of claims
May 24, 2019
German translation of the claims
May 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 7, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 7, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 7, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 7, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Sep 5, 2018
Description
Sep 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 26, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 17, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 8, 2018
Annex to the communication
Mar 8, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 2, 2018
Examination started
Nov 24, 2017
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Nov 22, 2017
Submission concerning representation
May 11, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 2, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 2, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 2, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Nov 2, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 21, 2015
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
May 4, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 4, 2015
European search opinion
May 4, 2015
Supplementary European search report
Apr 23, 2015
Search started
Jan 5, 2015
Refund of fees
Jun 19, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 19, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Jun 19, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 22, 2014
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Jan 13, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 2, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 6, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 6, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 18, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 3, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 13, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Dec 13, 2012
Published international application - A1

EP2718001

ARKEMA

Application Number: EP12797028A
Filing Date: May 25, 2012
Status: Opposition Rejected; May 6, 2022
Publication Date: Jul 3, 2019
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

IP Verse

Foaming Of Thermoplastic Materials With Organic Peroxides

Patent Summary

Patent Family

Patent Oppositions

Dossier Documents

EP2718001