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Process For The Preparation Of A Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin Having A Low Amount Of Free Formaldehyde, A Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin Resulting From This Process, And The Use Of This Resin As A Binder For Mineral Wool Insulation Products

Patent No. EP2841478 (titled "Process For The Preparation Of A Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin Having A Low Amount Of Free Formaldehyde, A Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin Resulting From This Process, And The Use Of This Resin As A Binder For Mineral Wool Insulation Products") was filed by Ursa Insulation on Apr 26, 2013. The application was issued on Apr 5, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SAINT GOBAIN	Dec 19, 2017	SAINT GOBAIN RECHERCHE

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Feb 26, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Feb 26, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 21, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 12, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 12, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 12, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 12, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 12, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 12, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 12, 2019
Means of redress
Nov 6, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2019
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Oct 23, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
May 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
May 14, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 14, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 30, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 30, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 30, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 15, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 15, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 30, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 22, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 16, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 11, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 19, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 9, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 20, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 20, 2017
French translation of claims
Feb 20, 2017
German translation of the claims
Feb 20, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 20, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 20, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 20, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 20, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 20, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 2, 2016
Claims
Sep 2, 2016
Description
Sep 2, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 4, 2016
Annex to the communication
May 4, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 23, 2016
Description
Mar 23, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 4, 2016
Annex to the communication
Feb 4, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 4, 2015
Examination started
Feb 4, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 7, 2015
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 18, 2014
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Dec 2, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 2, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 2, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 2, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 6, 2014
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Nov 6, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Oct 24, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 1, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Oct 1, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Sep 19, 2014
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Sep 19, 2014
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Sep 5, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
May 27, 2014
Annex to International preliminary examination report
May 27, 2014
International preliminary examination report
May 27, 2014
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
May 27, 2014
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
May 27, 2014
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
May 27, 2014
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Mar 18, 2014
Notification of election of EPO
Feb 24, 2014
Notification of receipt of demand
Feb 17, 2014
PCT demand form
Feb 17, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 17, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Feb 17, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 17, 2014
Reply to International Search Opinion
Nov 26, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 31, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Oct 31, 2013
Published international application - A1
Aug 2, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 2, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 2, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 26, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2013
Abstract
Apr 26, 2013
Claims
Apr 26, 2013
Description
Apr 26, 2013
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2841478

URSA INSULATION

Application Number: EP13719529A
Filing Date: Apr 26, 2013
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 28, 2020
Publication Date: Apr 5, 2017
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