Ethylene-Based Polymer Compositions, And Articles Prepared From The Same

Patent No. EP2895547 (titled "Ethylene-Based Polymer Compositions, And Articles Prepared From The Same") was filed by DOW on Sep 12, 2013. The application was issued on Dec 7, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BASELL POLYOLEFINE	Aug 2, 2017	LYONDELLBASELL
BOREALIS	Aug 1, 2017	BOREALIS

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

Nov 10, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 10, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 10, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 4, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 1, 2022
French translation of claims
Nov 1, 2022
German translation of the claims
Nov 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 1, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 23, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Aug 23, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Aug 23, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Aug 19, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Aug 15, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 11, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Aug 4, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Aug 4, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Aug 4, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 23, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
May 23, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
May 23, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
May 23, 2022
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
May 19, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 19, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 17, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
May 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 16, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
May 13, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 13, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 10, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
May 4, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
May 4, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
May 4, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
May 2, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
May 2, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
May 2, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Apr 27, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Apr 26, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 26, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 26, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 26, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Apr 21, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Apr 12, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 12, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 12, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 12, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 12, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Feb 7, 2022
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Feb 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2022
Request for a change of address - opponent
Jul 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 23, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 23, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 23, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 18, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jun 18, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Feb 3, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Feb 3, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Jan 14, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 13, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 13, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Oct 21, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Aug 14, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 14, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2019
Claims
Aug 9, 2019
Claims
Aug 9, 2019
Claims
Aug 9, 2019
Claims
Aug 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2019
Reply to appeal
Jul 8, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
May 6, 2019
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
May 6, 2019
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
May 6, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
Apr 24, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 17, 2019
Refund of fees
Apr 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
Apr 9, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 9, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 9, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 9, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Mar 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Mar 22, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Mar 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 11, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Feb 6, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jan 28, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 28, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 28, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 22, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jan 22, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Dec 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 23, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 23, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 23, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 23, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 23, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 23, 2018
Means of redress
Nov 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 23, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 23, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 25, 2018
Claims
Oct 25, 2018
Claims
Oct 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2018
Claims
Sep 7, 2018
Claims
Sep 7, 2018
Claims
Sep 7, 2018
Claims
Sep 7, 2018
Claims
Sep 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 7, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 6, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Jun 21, 2018
Communication of amended entries
May 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 22, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
May 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 9, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
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
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 9, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
May 9, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 9, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 9, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2018
Claims
Jan 23, 2018
Claims
Jan 23, 2018
Claims
Jan 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 13, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 13, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 13, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 9, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 9, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2017
Notice of opposition
Aug 2, 2017
Notice of opposition
Aug 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2017
Notice of opposition
Aug 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 3, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 7, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 19, 2016
French translation of claims
Sep 19, 2016
German translation of the claims
Sep 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 10, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 10, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 10, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 10, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 10, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 22, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Mar 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2016
Claims
Mar 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2016
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Mar 16, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 16, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 16, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 16, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 16, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 7, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Feb 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2016
Claims
Feb 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2016
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Feb 22, 2016
Translation of the claims
Feb 22, 2016
Translation of the claims
Feb 15, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 15, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 15, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 15, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 15, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 26, 2016
Examination started
Oct 19, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 19, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 19, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 19, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Oct 19, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Oct 19, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 6, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 29, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 29, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 29, 2015
Letter concerning the inventor
Jun 24, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 13, 2015
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
May 6, 2015
Letter which had not been notified
Apr 21, 2015
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in 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
Mar 31, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 23, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 8, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 20, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Mar 20, 2014
Published international application - A1
Nov 12, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 12, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 12, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 23, 2013
Abstract
Sep 23, 2013
Claims
Sep 23, 2013
Description
Sep 23, 2013
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EP2895547

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Application Number: EP13765911A
Filing Date: Sep 12, 2013
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Nov 4, 2022
Publication Date: Dec 7, 2022
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Ethylene-Based Polymer Compositions, And Articles Prepared From The Same

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Dossier Documents

EP2895547