Two-Phase Fermentation Process For The Production Of An Organic Compound

Patent No. EP3017050 (titled "Two-Phase Fermentation Process For The Production Of An Organic Compound") was filed by Isobionics on Jul 4, 2014. The application was issued on Sep 9, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LEDERER & KELLER PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB	Jun 4, 2021	LEDERER & KELLER PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB

Dossier Documents

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Feb 13, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Feb 13, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 8, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 27, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 27, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 27, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 27, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 27, 2022
Means of redress
Oct 27, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 27, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 27, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 27, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 27, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 11, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 16, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 16, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 4, 2021
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Nov 4, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2021
Authorisation
Oct 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Oct 27, 2021
Communication concerning signing of documents
Oct 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Oct 22, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Oct 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2021
Authorisation
Oct 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items (CDR)
Oct 19, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jun 23, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 23, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 10, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jun 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jun 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jun 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jun 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jun 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jun 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jun 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jun 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jun 4, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jun 4, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jan 29, 2021
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Jan 11, 2021
Invitation to file an authorisation
Dec 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 19, 2020
Refund of fees
Aug 13, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 7, 2020
Refund of fees
Aug 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 6, 2020
French translation of claims
Aug 6, 2020
German translation of the claims
Aug 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2020
Communication regarding the forthcoming grant
Jul 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 29, 2020
French translation of claims
Jul 29, 2020
German translation of the claims
Jul 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2020
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jun 9, 2020
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Jun 4, 2020
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Mar 30, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 30, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 30, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 30, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 30, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 29, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Jan 29, 2020
Claims
Jan 29, 2020
Description
Jan 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 29, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 8, 2019
Annex to the communication
Nov 8, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 24, 2019
Claims
Oct 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 24, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 16, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 16, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2019
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 18, 2019
Annex to the communication
Apr 18, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 9, 2019
Examination started
Jan 24, 2019
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Aug 17, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 17, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 17, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Aug 17, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 1, 2016
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Feb 25, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 16, 2016
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Feb 12, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 12, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 12, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 9, 2016
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jan 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 19, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 13, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 8, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Jan 8, 2015
Published international application - A1
Oct 6, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 6, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 6, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 28, 2014
Abstract
Aug 28, 2014
Claims
Aug 28, 2014
Description
Aug 28, 2014
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EP3017050

ISOBIONICS

Application Number: EP14761704A
Filing Date: Jul 4, 2014
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 10, 2023
Publication Date: Sep 9, 2020
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