Improved Batch Time In Fermentation Processes

Patent No. EP3177729 (titled "Improved Batch Time In Fermentation Processes") was filed by Basf Enzymes on Aug 5, 2015. The application was issued on Oct 10, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NOVOZYMES	Jul 9, 2019	POTTER CLARKSON

Dossier Documents

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Nov 8, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Nov 8, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 3, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 23, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 23, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 23, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 23, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 23, 2021
Means of redress
Jul 23, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 23, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 23, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 23, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 23, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 9, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 7, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 5, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 5, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 27, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 26, 2020
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Nov 26, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 20, 2020
Authorisation
Nov 20, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (proprietor)
Nov 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 10, 2020
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Oct 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Oct 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 8, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 6, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 6, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 6, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Nov 22, 2019
Claims
Nov 22, 2019
Claims
Nov 22, 2019
Claims
Nov 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 24, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 24, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 15, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 9, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jul 9, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jul 9, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 9, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 9, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 9, 2019
Priority document
Jul 9, 2019
Priority document
Oct 22, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 13, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 13, 2018
French translation of claims
Jul 13, 2018
German translation of the claims
Apr 19, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 19, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 19, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 19, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 19, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 3, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Mar 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 8, 2018
Claims
Mar 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 9, 2017
Annex to the communication
Nov 9, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 2, 2017
Examination started
Aug 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 21, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Aug 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 14, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 10, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 10, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 23, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2017
Annex
Feb 14, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 3, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Feb 3, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 16, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 1, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 1, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 11, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Feb 11, 2016
Published international application - A1
Oct 23, 2015
ISR: cited documents
Oct 21, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 21, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 21, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 27, 2015
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Aug 24, 2015
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Aug 21, 2015
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Aug 18, 2015
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Aug 5, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2015
Abstract
Aug 5, 2015
Claims
Aug 5, 2015
Description
Aug 5, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
Aug 5, 2015
Drawings
Aug 5, 2015
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Aug 5, 2015
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3177729

BASF ENZYMES

Application Number: EP15748032A
Filing Date: Aug 5, 2015
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 5, 2021
Publication Date: Oct 10, 2018
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