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Process For The Regeneration Of Iron Oxyhydroxide-Based Filtration Material For Arsenic

Patent No. EP2801553 (titled "Process For The Regeneration Of Iron Oxyhydroxide-Based Filtration Material For Arsenic") was filed by Gruppo Zilio on May 7, 2014. The application was issued on Mar 13, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GEH WASSERCHEMIE	Dec 10, 2019	GRAMM

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Mar 23, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Mar 23, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 18, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 6, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 6, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 6, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 6, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 6, 2021
Means of redress
Dec 6, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 6, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 6, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 6, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 4, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2021
General authorisation
Aug 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 9, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 16, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2020
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Mar 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
Jan 7, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 7, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 16, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 10, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 10, 2019
Notice of opposition
Oct 2, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Mar 25, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 14, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 18, 2019
French translation of claims
Jan 18, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jan 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Nov 7, 2018
Indication of deficiencies in a request for entry of a change in personal particulars and invitation to correct them
Oct 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Oct 4, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 4, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 4, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 4, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 4, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 1, 2018
Claims
Aug 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2018
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2018
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
May 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 18, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 3, 2018
Annex to the communication
Apr 3, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2017
Decision to allow further processing
Jun 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 19, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 19, 2017
Request for further processing
May 26, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 26, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
May 26, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
May 15, 2017
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Feb 1, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 6, 2016
Annex to the communication
Oct 6, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 28, 2016
Examination started
May 3, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 3, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 24, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 24, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 27, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 27, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Apr 27, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Apr 27, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2014
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Oct 15, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jul 18, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 18, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 16, 2014
Refund of fees
Jul 7, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 7, 2014
European search opinion
Jul 7, 2014
European search report
Jun 30, 2014
Modified abstract
Jun 20, 2014
Letter concerning the priority
Jun 20, 2014
Priority document
Jun 17, 2014
Search started
Jun 3, 2014
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
May 26, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2014
Abstract
May 26, 2014
Claims
May 26, 2014
Description
May 26, 2014
Drawings
May 26, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2014
Matter concerning the application
May 7, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
May 7, 2014
Designation of inventor
May 7, 2014
Designation of inventor
May 7, 2014
Request for grant of a European patent
May 7, 2014
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language

EP2801553

GRUPPO ZILIO

Application Number: EP14167355A
Filing Date: May 7, 2014
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 25, 2022
Publication Date: Mar 13, 2019
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