Binder Composition For Agglomeration Of Fine Minerals And Pelletizing Process

Patent No. EP2734653 (titled "Binder Composition For Agglomeration Of Fine Minerals And Pelletizing Process") was filed by Clariant on Jul 3, 2012. The application was issued on Feb 20, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BASF	Sep 8, 2016	BASF ASSOCIATION

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

Jan 24, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 24, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 21, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2018
Description
Oct 26, 2018
French translation of claims
Oct 26, 2018
German translation of the claims
Oct 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Sep 12, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Sep 12, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Aug 30, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
May 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 9, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 9, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 9, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 9, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 9, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 9, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 9, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 9, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 9, 2018
Means of redress
May 9, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 9, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 9, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 9, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
May 9, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 9, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 9, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 3, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 3, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Feb 16, 2017
Claims
Feb 16, 2017
Non-scannable object
Feb 16, 2017
Non-scannable object
Feb 16, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 15, 2017
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the opponent (Association)
Feb 15, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Oct 18, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 18, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 19, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 8, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 10, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 12, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 9, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 9, 2015
French translation of claims
Oct 9, 2015
German translation of the claims
Sep 14, 2015
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Sep 9, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 7, 2015
Withdrawal of designation of a Contracting State
Aug 10, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 24, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 24, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 24, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 10, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 10, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 10, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 10, 2015
Text intended for grant
Apr 29, 2015
Examination started
Apr 30, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 1, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Mar 5, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 3, 2014
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Mar 3, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 3, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 3, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 3, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 3, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 3, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 3, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 3, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Feb 26, 2014
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Feb 4, 2014
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
Jan 28, 2014
Request for correction
Dec 17, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 17, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 17, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 4, 2013
Note on telephone consultation
Nov 29, 2013
Information regarding early processing
Nov 15, 2013
Annex
Nov 15, 2013
Annex
Nov 15, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 5, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 28, 2013
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Oct 28, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Oct 28, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Oct 28, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Oct 28, 2013
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Oct 17, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Oct 17, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Oct 17, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
May 3, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
May 3, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
May 3, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 14, 2013
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Mar 6, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 6, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 26, 2013
Notification of election of EPO
Feb 4, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Feb 4, 2013
Notification of receipt of demand
Jan 24, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Jan 24, 2013
Published international application - A1
Jan 15, 2013
PCT demand form
Jan 15, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 19, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 19, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 19, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 7, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 3, 2012
Abstract
Jul 3, 2012
Claims
Jul 3, 2012
Description

EP2734653

CLARIANT

Application Number: EP12732981A
Filing Date: Jul 3, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 18, 2019
Publication Date: Feb 20, 2019
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