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Polyethylene Composition For Pipe Applications With Improved Sagging And Extrusion Properties

Patent No. EP3109275 (titled "Polyethylene Composition For Pipe Applications With Improved Sagging And Extrusion Properties") was filed by ABU Dhabi Polymers Borouge on Jun 22, 2015. The application was issued on Jun 10, 2026.

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Patent Oppositions (3)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
TOTAL RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY FELUY	May 9, 2018	GARCIA MARTIN
TOTALENERGIES ONE TECH BELGIUM	May 9, 2018	GARCIA MARTIN
CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL	Apr 30, 2018	POTTER CLARKSON

Dossier Documents

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May 15, 2026
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 15, 2026
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 15, 2026
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 5, 2026
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2026
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 5, 2026
French translation of claims
May 5, 2026
German translation of the claims
May 5, 2026
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2026
Communication of bibliographic data
Feb 27, 2026
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 27, 2026
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 27, 2026
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 24, 2026
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 3, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2025
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 3, 2025
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2025
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 3, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2025
Means of redress
Jun 30, 2025
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Jun 30, 2025
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 24, 2025
Annex
Jun 24, 2025
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 24, 2025
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 24, 2025
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 24, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2025
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Mar 28, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 25, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 25, 2025
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2025
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 19, 2025
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 19, 2025
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 19, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 8, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2024
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 2, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2024
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jun 18, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 18, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 18, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 18, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 18, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jun 18, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jun 18, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jun 18, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Jul 13, 2023
Description
Jul 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
May 23, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 23, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
May 23, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
May 23, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2023
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Feb 22, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Feb 22, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 22, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 22, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 16, 2023
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Jan 16, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 16, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 20, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Dec 6, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 6, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 6, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 6, 2022
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Nov 29, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 29, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 28, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 28, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 21, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 21, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 16, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 9, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 8, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 8, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 1, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2022
Claims
Oct 28, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 28, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 13, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 13, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 13, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 29, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 29, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 26, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 26, 2022
Request for change of name -opponent
Sep 1, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Sep 1, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Sep 1, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Aug 29, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Feb 4, 2022
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2022
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Dec 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 6, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 6, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 1, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jan 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 19, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Sep 4, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 4, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 31, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 31, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 31, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 31, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 31, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Aug 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Aug 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Aug 31, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Aug 31, 2020
Claims
Aug 31, 2020
Claims
Aug 31, 2020
Claims
Aug 31, 2020
Claims
Aug 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 31, 2020
Reply to appeal
Jul 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2020
Reply to appeal
Apr 28, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 28, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 28, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 24, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 24, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2020
Notice of appeal
Jan 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 30, 2020
Notice of appeal
Jan 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 12, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 12, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 12, 2019
Annex to a communication
Dec 12, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 12, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 12, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 12, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 12, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 12, 2019
Means of redress
Dec 12, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 12, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 12, 2019
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Dec 12, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 20, 2019
Claims
Sep 20, 2019
Claims
Sep 20, 2019
Claims
Sep 20, 2019
Claims
Sep 20, 2019
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Sep 20, 2019
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Sep 20, 2019
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Sep 20, 2019
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Sep 20, 2019
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Sep 20, 2019
Claims
Sep 20, 2019
Claims
Sep 20, 2019
Claims
Sep 20, 2019
Claims
Sep 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 10, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 10, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 10, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 10, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 10, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 10, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 10, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Dec 14, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Oct 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 12, 2018
Claims
Oct 12, 2018
Claims
Oct 12, 2018
Claims
Oct 12, 2018
Claims
Oct 12, 2018
Claims
Oct 12, 2018
Claims
Oct 12, 2018
Claims
Oct 12, 2018
Claims
Oct 12, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2018
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Oct 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
May 25, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 25, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 25, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 22, 2018
Submission concerning representation
May 17, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 9, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 9, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 9, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 9, 2018
Notice of opposition
May 9, 2018
Notice of opposition
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 30, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 30, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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
Aug 9, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 13, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 7, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 7, 2017
French translation of claims
Jun 7, 2017
German translation of the claims
Jun 7, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 31, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 31, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 31, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 31, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 31, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 14, 2017
Examination started
Feb 17, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 17, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 4, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Nov 30, 2016
Notification of forthcoming publication
May 25, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
Nov 5, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 5, 2015
European search opinion
Nov 5, 2015
European search report
Oct 27, 2015
Search started
Aug 14, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 14, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 14, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 22, 2015
Abstract
Jun 22, 2015
Claims
Jun 22, 2015
Description
Jun 22, 2015
Designation of inventor
Jun 22, 2015
Matter concerning the application
Jun 22, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 22, 2015
Request for grant of a European patent

EP3109275

ABU DHABI POLYMERS BOROUGE

Application Number: EP15001844A
Filing Date: Jun 22, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 8, 2026
Publication Date: Jun 10, 2026
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