Bimodal Polypropylene And Process For The Preparation Thereof

Patent No. EP3189101 (titled "Bimodal Polypropylene And Process For The Preparation Thereof") was filed by Totalenergies Onetech Belgium on Jan 22, 2016. The application was issued on Sep 3, 2025.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BASELL POLIOLEFINE ITALIA	May 27, 2019	LYONDELLBASELL

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Aug 7, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 7, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 31, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2025
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 31, 2025
French translation of claims
Jul 31, 2025
German translation of the claims
Jul 31, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2025
Letter relating to the request for the automatic debiting procedure
Jun 26, 2025
Communication of bibliographic data
Jun 26, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 26, 2025
Communication with request to file translations
Jun 18, 2025
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 17, 2025
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 17, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2025
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 17, 2025
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2025
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 17, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2025
Means of redress
Mar 17, 2025
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 17, 2025
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 17, 2025
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2025
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2025
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2025
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2025
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 27, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 27, 2025
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2025
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jan 15, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2025
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jan 10, 2025
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jan 10, 2025
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 10, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2025
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2025
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 24, 2024
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Apr 24, 2024
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 18, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2024
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Mar 1, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 1, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2024
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Dec 22, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 22, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 14, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Dec 14, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Dec 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Dec 13, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Dec 13, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Dec 13, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 13, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 13, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 13, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 13, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 13, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 13, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 13, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2023
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2023
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 12, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 28, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 15, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 15, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 10, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 8, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 10, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 25, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 25, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Apr 25, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Apr 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 19, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 27, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 26, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 23, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Feb 23, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Dec 20, 2022
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 20, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 16, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 15, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 15, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items (CDR)
Dec 15, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's name
Dec 14, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 14, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 9, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Aug 17, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2021
Reply to appeal
May 28, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 9, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 4, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Apr 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Apr 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Apr 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Apr 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Apr 4, 2021
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Apr 4, 2021
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Apr 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Apr 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Apr 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Apr 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Apr 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
Apr 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 11
Apr 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 11
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 12
Apr 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 12
Apr 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 13
Apr 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 13
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 14
Apr 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 14
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 15
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 19
Apr 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 20
Apr 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 20
Apr 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2021
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 4, 2021
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 4, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 27, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 27, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2021
Notice of appeal
Dec 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 25, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 25, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 25, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 25, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 25, 2020
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 25, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 25, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 25, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 25, 2020
Means of redress
Nov 25, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 25, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 25, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 25, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 24, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 27, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 30, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Jul 24, 2020
Description
Jul 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 24, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jul 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jul 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jul 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jul 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jul 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jul 23, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 18, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Feb 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 3, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 3, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Feb 3, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 14, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 13, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 13, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Oct 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 15
Oct 22, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 16
Oct 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2019
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Oct 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 3, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 12, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 12, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 3, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
May 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
May 27, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
May 27, 2019
Notice of opposition
May 27, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 10, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 2, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 11, 2018
French translation of claims
Jul 11, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jul 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 9, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 9, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 9, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 9, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 19, 2018
Examination started
Dec 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 12, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Dec 12, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Dec 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 28, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 28, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 28, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 1, 2017
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Aug 1, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jun 19, 2017
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 14, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 9, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Mar 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2017
Annex
Mar 13, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 12, 2017
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jan 12, 2017
International preliminary examination report
Jan 12, 2017
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jan 12, 2017
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jan 12, 2017
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Dec 20, 2016
Notification of election of EPO
Nov 29, 2016
Notification of receipt of demand
Nov 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2016
PCT demand form
Nov 21, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 21, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 21, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 21, 2016
Reply to International Search Opinion
Aug 15, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 28, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Jul 28, 2016
Published international application - A1
Apr 12, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Apr 12, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Apr 12, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 17, 2016
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Jan 29, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Jan 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2016
Abstract
Jan 22, 2016
Claims
Jan 22, 2016
Description
Jan 22, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Jan 22, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Jan 22, 2016
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3189101

TOTALENERGIES ONETECH BELGIUM

Application Number: EP16701463A
Filing Date: Jan 22, 2016
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 1, 2025
Publication Date: Sep 3, 2025
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EP3189101