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A Novel Transition Metal Based Pro-Catalyst And A Process For Its Preparation

Patent No. EP2986622 (titled "A Novel Transition Metal Based Pro-Catalyst And A Process For Its Preparation") was filed by Reliance Industries on Apr 15, 2014. The application was issued on Mar 10, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BOVARD	Apr 30, 2018	-

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Feb 11, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 11, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 5, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2020
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Nov 19, 2020
French translation of claims
Nov 19, 2020
German translation of the claims
Sep 25, 2020
Communication concerning surcharge and failure to observe time limit
May 11, 2020
Communication of bibliographic data
May 11, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 11, 2020
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 30, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 31, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 18, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 18, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 18, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 18, 2019
Means of redress
Dec 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Nov 29, 2019
Description
Nov 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2019
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Nov 26, 2019
Description
Nov 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 26, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 26, 2019
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Sep 26, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Sep 19, 2019
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Sep 9, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 9, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 21, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 21, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 1, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 1, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 1, 2018
Claims
Oct 1, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 1, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 23, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 23, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 9, 2018
Reply to the communication concerning admissibility of an opposition
May 8, 2018
Communication indicating deficiencies in the notice of opposition which may be remedied
May 8, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 4, 2018
Communication indicating deficiencies in the notice of opposition which may be remedied
Apr 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2018
Notice of opposition
Apr 30, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 6, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 21, 2017
French translation of claims
Jun 21, 2017
German translation of the claims
Jun 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 21, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 21, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 21, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 21, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 3, 2017
Examination started
Dec 30, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 30, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 30, 2016
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Nov 10, 2016
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Oct 26, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2016
Maintenance of the application
Sep 23, 2016
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Sep 6, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 6, 2016
European search opinion
Sep 6, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Sep 6, 2016
Supplementary European search report
Aug 18, 2016
Search started
Apr 19, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 29, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 27, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 8, 2015
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Dec 4, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 4, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 4, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 4, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 4, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 4, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 4, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 13, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 13, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 3, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 28, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 26, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Feb 26, 2015
International publication of the international search report
Nov 12, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 23, 2014
Published international application - A2

EP2986622

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Application Number: EP14784688A
Filing Date: Apr 15, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 5, 2021
Publication Date: Mar 10, 2021
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