Rheology Modifier Polymer

Patent No. EP2933280 (titled "Rheology Modifier Polymer") was filed by Rhodia Oprations on Apr 18, 2014. The application was issued on Oct 12, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
VIDON BREVETS & STRATEGIE	Jul 12, 2017	BANDPAY & GREUTER

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.

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Feb 6, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Feb 6, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 3, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 21, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 21, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 21, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 21, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 21, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 21, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 21, 2019
Means of redress
Oct 21, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 21, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 21, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 21, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 5, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 5, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Oct 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Sep 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Aug 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 11, 2018
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jan 11, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2017
Invitation to file an authorisation
Dec 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 17, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 17, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 20, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jul 12, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 12, 2016
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Oct 5, 2016
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Oct 5, 2016
Observations by third parties
Oct 5, 2016
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 15, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 31, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 31, 2016
French translation of claims
Aug 31, 2016
German translation of the claims
Aug 31, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 27, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 27, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 27, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 27, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 12, 2016
Examination started
Apr 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2016
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Oct 26, 2015
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Sep 23, 2015
Notification of forthcoming publication
Apr 20, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 20, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 14, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2015
Designation of inventor
Apr 14, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 26, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 26, 2014
European search opinion
Jun 26, 2014
European search report
Jun 18, 2014
Deficiency in designation of inventor
Jun 17, 2014
Search started
Apr 18, 2014
Abstract
Apr 18, 2014
Claims
Apr 18, 2014
Description
Apr 18, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 18, 2014
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2933280

RHODIA OPRATIONS

Application Number: EP14001428A
Filing Date: Apr 18, 2014
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 7, 2020
Publication Date: Oct 12, 2016
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