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Novel Method For Preparing Precipitated Silicas, Novel Precipitated Silicas And Their Uses, In Particular For Strengthening Polymers

Patent No. EP2890637 (titled "Novel Method For Preparing Precipitated Silicas, Novel Precipitated Silicas And Their Uses, In Particular For Strengthening Polymers") was filed by Rhodia Operations on Sep 2, 2013. The application was issued on Feb 20, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PPG INDUSTRIES	Nov 19, 2019	F & E PATENT

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Sep 22, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Sep 22, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 17, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 8, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 8, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 8, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 8, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 8, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 8, 2021
Means of redress
Jun 8, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 8, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 8, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 8, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 8, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 26, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 29, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 16, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Aug 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 31, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 31, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 31, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 31, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 31, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 31, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2020
Submission concerning representation
Apr 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 8, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Apr 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Apr 3, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 5, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 5, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 25, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
Nov 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2019
Notice of opposition
Mar 4, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 24, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2019
English translation of the claims
Jan 4, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 4, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jan 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 14, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 14, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 14, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 14, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 9, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jul 9, 2018
Claims
Jul 9, 2018
Description
Jul 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 9, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 25, 2018
Annex to the communication
May 25, 2018
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
May 25, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Mar 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 15, 2017
Claims
Mar 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2017
Matter concerning the application
Mar 15, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 15, 2016
Annex to the communication
Nov 15, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 3, 2016
Examination started
Aug 1, 2016
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Oct 21, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 21, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 21, 2015
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Jun 10, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 21, 2015
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Apr 17, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 17, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 17, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 17, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 14, 2015
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Mar 26, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 26, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Mar 26, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 17, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 21, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 21, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 21, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 21, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 9, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 26, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 6, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Mar 6, 2014
Published international application - A1
Jan 15, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 15, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 15, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 6, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Sep 2, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2013
Abstract
Sep 2, 2013
Claims
Sep 2, 2013
Description

EP2890637

RHODIA OPERATIONS

Application Number: EP13756465A
Filing Date: Sep 2, 2013
Status: Opposition Rejected; Sep 24, 2021
Publication Date: Feb 20, 2019
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