Method For Processing A Dispersion-Hardened Platinum Composition

Patent No. EP3077556 (titled "Method For Processing A Dispersion-Hardened Platinum Composition") was filed by Heraeus Deutschland on Dec 4, 2014. The application was issued on Jun 19, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
JOHNSON MATTHEY PUBLIC	Mar 17, 2020	LORKIN

Dossier Documents

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May 7, 2025
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
May 7, 2025
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 30, 2025
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 30, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2025
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 30, 2025
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 30, 2025
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 30, 2025
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 30, 2025
Means of redress
Jan 30, 2025
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 30, 2025
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 30, 2025
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2025
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2025
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Nov 11, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Nov 11, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Nov 11, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Nov 11, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2024
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2024
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 3, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 29, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 29, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 8, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 31, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 16, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 16, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 16, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 16, 2024
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 16, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 16, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 16, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 14, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 15, 2020
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Oct 12, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 9, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jun 15, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 15, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 20, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Mar 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Mar 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Mar 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Mar 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Mar 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Mar 17, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 17, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 17, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jul 1, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 23, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
May 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2019
English translation of the claims
May 10, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 10, 2019
French translation of claims
May 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 7, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 7, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 7, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 7, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 2, 2018
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Nov 2, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 29, 2018
General authorisation
Oct 29, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 8, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Aug 8, 2018
Claims
Aug 8, 2018
Description
Aug 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 8, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 4, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jul 4, 2018
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Jul 4, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 14, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Dec 14, 2017
Claims
Dec 14, 2017
Description
Dec 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 11, 2017
Annex to the communication
Aug 11, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 12, 2017
Examination started
May 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2017
Priority search results
May 5, 2017
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Mar 9, 2017
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Sep 14, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 20, 2016
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 11, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 21, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 13, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 8, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 15, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 29, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 11, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Jun 11, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Jun 11, 2015
Published international application - A1
Mar 18, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 18, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 18, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 16, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 4, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2014
Abstract
Dec 4, 2014
Claims
Dec 4, 2014
Description

EP3077556

HERAEUS DEUTSCHLAND

Application Number: EP14812166A
Filing Date: Dec 4, 2014
Status: Opposition Rejected; May 2, 2025
Publication Date: Jun 19, 2019
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