Method For Producing Methylmethacrylate

Patent No. EP2986589 (titled "Method For Producing Methylmethacrylate") was filed by Evonik RHM on Apr 11, 2014. The application was issued on Mar 14, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
THE DOW CHEMICAL	Dec 14, 2018	BECK GREENER

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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Jun 26, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 23, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jun 21, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jun 21, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Apr 24, 2023
Advice of delivery
Apr 21, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 21, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 20, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Apr 18, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 24, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 24, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 10, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 6, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 16, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 16, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 16, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Feb 16, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Feb 14, 2023
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Feb 14, 2023
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Feb 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 13, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 13, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2023
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jan 3, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jan 3, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Dec 23, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 23, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 10, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 10, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
May 11, 2022
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
May 11, 2022
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
May 6, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
May 6, 2022
F3313 Order: change of Board due to the technical aspects of the appeal
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
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 3, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2021
Request for oral proceedings
Oct 25, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Oct 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Oct 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Oct 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Oct 20, 2021
Claims
Oct 20, 2021
Claims
Oct 20, 2021
Claims
Oct 20, 2021
Claims
Oct 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 20, 2021
Reply to appeal
Sep 30, 2021
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Sep 30, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 30, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2021
Authorisation
Aug 20, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 13, 2021
Invitation to file an authorisation
Aug 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 10, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 4, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 19, 2021
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
May 19, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Apr 6, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 6, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 26, 2021
Notice of appeal
Mar 26, 2021
Notice of appeal
Feb 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 29, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 29, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 29, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 29, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 29, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 29, 2021
Means of redress
Jan 29, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 29, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 29, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 29, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 12, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Dec 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Dec 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Dec 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Nov 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Nov 12, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 12, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 12, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Sep 9, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 9, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 9, 2020
Document concerning representation
Jul 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 1, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 1, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 1, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 1, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 1, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 1, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 17, 2020
Annex
Jun 17, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Apr 30, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 30, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Apr 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 17, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Mar 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Mar 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Mar 6, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Mar 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Mar 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 6, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 6, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 6, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 26, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 26, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 26, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 26, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 17, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 12, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 12, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 12, 2019
Authorisation
Sep 12, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
May 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 6, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 4, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 30, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 4, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 4, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 20, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Dec 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Dec 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Dec 14, 2018
Notice of opposition
Dec 14, 2018
Notice of opposition
Mar 26, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 15, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 30, 2018
English translation of the claims
Jan 30, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 30, 2018
French translation of claims
Jan 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 8, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 8, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 8, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 8, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 30, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 14, 2017
Examination started
Jun 6, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2016
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Jan 27, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 10, 2015
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 3, 2015
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Nov 24, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 24, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 24, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 24, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 24, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 24, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 3, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 28, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 4, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 4, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 29, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 29, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
May 28, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
May 28, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Nov 12, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 23, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Oct 23, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Oct 23, 2014
Published international application - A1
May 22, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 22, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 22, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 11, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2014
Abstract
Apr 11, 2014
Claims
Apr 11, 2014
Description
Apr 11, 2014
Drawings
Apr 11, 2014
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2986589

EVONIK RHM

Application Number: EP14720514A
Filing Date: Apr 11, 2014
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 30, 2023
Publication Date: Mar 14, 2018
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