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Process For The Preparation Of A Composition Comprising Heterophasic Propylene Copolymer And Talc

Patent No. EP2898016 (titled "Process For The Preparation Of A Composition Comprising Heterophasic Propylene Copolymer And Talc") was filed by Saudi Basic Industries on Sep 17, 2013. The application was issued on Feb 15, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
TOTAL RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY FELUY	Nov 15, 2017	GARCIA MARTIN

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Jun 14, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jun 14, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 11, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 10, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 28, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 28, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 28, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 28, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 28, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 28, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 28, 2019
Means of redress
Feb 28, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 28, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 28, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 28, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 5, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 30, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 25, 2019
Claims
Jan 25, 2019
Claims
Jan 25, 2019
Claims
Jan 25, 2019
Claims
Jan 25, 2019
Claims
Jan 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2018
Claims
Nov 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 15, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 15, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2018
Claims
Apr 20, 2018
Claims
Apr 20, 2018
Claims
Apr 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 14, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 14, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Dec 6, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 20, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2017
Notice of opposition
Nov 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 19, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 10, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 4, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 2, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 23, 2016
French translation of claims
Dec 23, 2016
German translation of the claims
Nov 14, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 14, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 14, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 14, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 14, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 14, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Jul 14, 2016
Claims
Jul 14, 2016
Description
Jul 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 29, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jun 29, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 23, 2016
Examination started
Nov 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 23, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Nov 23, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 17, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jul 3, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 1, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 24, 2015
Refund order of filing/examination fee
Jun 24, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 1, 2015
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 28, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
May 28, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
May 28, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
May 23, 2015
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
May 23, 2015
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Apr 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2015
Annex
Apr 16, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 23, 2015
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Mar 23, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jan 30, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 4, 2014
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Dec 4, 2014
International preliminary examination report
Dec 4, 2014
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Dec 4, 2014
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Dec 4, 2014
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Sep 3, 2014
Written opinion
Sep 3, 2014
Written opinion - free text sheet
Sep 3, 2014
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Aug 4, 2014
Notification of election of EPO
Jul 16, 2014
Notification of receipt of demand
Jul 4, 2014
PCT demand form
Jul 4, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jul 4, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jul 4, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 4, 2014
Reply to International Search Opinion
Apr 14, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 14, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 27, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Mar 27, 2014
Published international application - A1
Nov 4, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 4, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 4, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 17, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2013
Abstract
Sep 17, 2013
Claims
Sep 17, 2013
Description
Sep 17, 2013
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Sep 17, 2013
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2898016

SAUDI BASIC INDUSTRIES

Application Number: EP13765992A
Filing Date: Sep 17, 2013
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 14, 2019
Publication Date: Feb 15, 2017
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