Monolithic Manifold With Embedded Valves

Patent No. EP3198112 (titled "Monolithic Manifold With Embedded Valves") was filed by FMC DO Brasil Ltda on Sep 18, 2015. The application was issued on May 7, 2025.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
AKER SOLUTIONS	Jan 22, 2021	ZACCO NORWAY

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Apr 10, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 10, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 2, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 2, 2025
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Apr 2, 2025
French translation of claims
Apr 2, 2025
German translation of the claims
Apr 2, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2025
Refund of fees
Jan 10, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jan 10, 2025
Communication with request to file translations
Jan 10, 2025
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 10, 2025
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 7, 2025
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 2, 2025
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 2, 2025
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 2, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 23, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2024
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Dec 23, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2024
Withdrawal of an appeal
Sep 20, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 20, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 16, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 16, 2024
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jul 16, 2024
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jul 11, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 1, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 26, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 13, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 13, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 12, 2024
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Jun 12, 2024
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Jun 10, 2024
Composition of the board (T)
Jun 10, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jun 7, 2024
F3313 Order: change of Board due to the technical aspects of the appeal
Nov 28, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2023
Reply to appeal
Jul 12, 2023
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jul 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 001
Jul 7, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 002
Jul 7, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 003
Jul 7, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 004
Jul 7, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 005
Jul 7, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 006
Jul 7, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 007
Jul 7, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 007
Jul 7, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 008
Jul 7, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 009
Jul 7, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 010
Jul 7, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 011
Jul 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 7, 2023
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 12, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 12, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2023
Notice of appeal
Mar 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 9, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 9, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 9, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2023
Means of redress
Mar 9, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 9, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 9, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 9, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 9, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Nov 21, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 22, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 22, 2022
Description
Sep 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 10, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 10, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 28, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 28, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jun 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jun 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 13, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 3, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 3, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 1, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2021
Authorisation
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jan 22, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jan 22, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jan 22, 2021
Notice of opposition
May 6, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 26, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 10, 2020
French translation of claims
Mar 10, 2020
German translation of the claims
Mar 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 11, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 11, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 11, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 8, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 30, 2019
Annex to the communication
Oct 30, 2019
Consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 30, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jul 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 2, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Jul 2, 2019
Claims
Jul 2, 2019
Description
Jul 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2019
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Feb 20, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 20, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 20, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 20, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 20, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 12, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Dec 12, 2018
Claims
Dec 12, 2018
Description
Dec 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 9, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Dec 9, 2018
Claims
Dec 9, 2018
Description
Dec 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 24, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 11, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jun 11, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 1, 2018
Examination started
Feb 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2018
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Dec 22, 2017
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Nov 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 13, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 13, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Nov 13, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Nov 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 4, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 2, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 2, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 2, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 2, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 10, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 3, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 23, 2016
Notification of election of EPO
Apr 19, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 31, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Mar 31, 2016
Published international application - A1
Dec 9, 2015
ISR: cited documents
Dec 8, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 8, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 8, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 20, 2015
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Oct 7, 2015
Abstract
Oct 7, 2015
Claims
Oct 7, 2015
Description
Oct 7, 2015
Drawings
Oct 7, 2015
Fee calculation sheet for an international application
Oct 7, 2015
Incoming letter related to ISA procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Notification of the International Application Number and of the International Filing Date (copy for ISA/EP)
Oct 7, 2015
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Oct 7, 2015
Submission concerning representation

EP3198112

FMC DO BRASIL LTDA

Application Number: EP15775607A
Filing Date: Sep 18, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 4, 2025
Publication Date: May 7, 2025
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