High Purity Lignin, Lignin Compositions, And Higher Structured Lignin

Patent No. EP2970595 (titled "High Purity Lignin, Lignin Compositions, And Higher Structured Lignin") was filed by Renmatix on Mar 14, 2014. The application was issued on Jul 11, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
UPM KYMMENE	Apr 10, 2019	HOFFMANN EITLE

Dossier Documents

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Apr 4, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 4, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 30, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Dec 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 17, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 17, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 17, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 17, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 17, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 17, 2021
Means of redress
Dec 17, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 17, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 17, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 17, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 17, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 17, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 17, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 22, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 22, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 21, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 21, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2020
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 9, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2020
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
May 4, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 4, 2020
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
May 4, 2020
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
May 4, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jan 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jan 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jan 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 27, 2020
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Jan 14, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 18, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Sep 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Sep 9, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Sep 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2019
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Aug 2, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Apr 29, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 29, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 17, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 11, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 10, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 10, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 23, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 14, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
May 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 29, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 29, 2018
French translation of claims
May 29, 2018
German translation of the claims
May 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 23, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 23, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 23, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 23, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Sep 15, 2017
Description
Sep 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 6, 2017
Annex to the communication
Jul 6, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 26, 2017
Examination started
Feb 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 2, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Feb 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2016
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jul 11, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 11, 2016
European search opinion
Jul 11, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Jul 11, 2016
Supplementary European search report
Jun 24, 2016
Search started
Jun 10, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Jun 10, 2016
Submission concerning representation
May 4, 2016
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Apr 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 25, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Apr 25, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 23, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 22, 2015
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Oct 20, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 20, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 2, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 24, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Aug 20, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 20, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 20, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 22, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 7, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 18, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Sep 18, 2014
Published international application - A1

EP2970595

RENMATIX

Application Number: EP14762679A
Filing Date: Mar 14, 2014
Status: Revoked; Apr 2, 2022
Publication Date: Jul 11, 2018
External Links: Slate, EP2970595B1, Google Patents

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