Heterophasic Polypropylene With Improved Stiffness/Impact Balance

Patent No. EP3212711 (titled "Heterophasic Polypropylene With Improved Stiffness/Impact Balance") was filed by Borealis on Oct 16, 2015. The application was issued on Mar 4, 2020.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BRASKEM AMERICA	Dec 4, 2020	SONNENHAUSER
WR GRACE & CONN	Dec 4, 2020	J A KEMP
INEOS EUROPE	Dec 3, 2020	SMITH
SABIC SABIC PETROCHEMICALS	Dec 2, 2020	SABIC GROUP

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

Date
Description

Get instant alerts for new documents

Feb 6, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 6, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 6, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 6, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 6, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Feb 1, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Oct 31, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 24, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 24, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 20, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 20, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 20, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Oct 20, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Oct 20, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Oct 20, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Oct 20, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Oct 20, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 20, 2022
Means of redress
Oct 20, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 20, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 20, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 20, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 20, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 20, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 20, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 20, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 14, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Aug 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Aug 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Jul 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 045
Jul 14, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 046
Jul 14, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 047
Jul 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jul 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jul 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jul 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jul 13, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 044
Jul 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Jun 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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
Nov 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Sep 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 22, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 22, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 20, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Sep 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 1, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Apr 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Apr 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 21, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 21, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 21, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 21, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 21, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 10, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 9, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 9, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 7, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 030
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 031
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 032
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 033
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 034
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 035
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 036
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 037
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 038
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 039
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 040
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 041
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 042
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 043
Dec 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
Dec 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
Dec 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
Dec 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
Dec 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
Dec 4, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Dec 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Dec 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Dec 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Dec 3, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2020
Notice of opposition
Dec 3, 2020
Notice of opposition
Dec 3, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 3, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Dec 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Dec 2, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Dec 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 16, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 6, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 22, 2020
French translation of claims
Jan 22, 2020
German translation of the claims
Nov 18, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 18, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 18, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 18, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 18, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 28, 2019
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Oct 16, 2019
Examination started
Oct 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2019
Enquiry as to the processing of the file
Oct 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Nov 30, 2017
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Nov 20, 2017
Letter concerning the inventor
Oct 2, 2017
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Aug 9, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 27, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 20, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
May 31, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 31, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 31, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 31, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 11, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 10, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
May 24, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 6, 2016
Copy of the international search report
May 6, 2016
Published international application - A1
Feb 10, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 29, 2015
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Dec 29, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Dec 16, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 16, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 16, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 28, 2015
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Oct 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2015
Abstract
Oct 16, 2015
Claims
Oct 16, 2015
Description
Oct 16, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
Oct 16, 2015
Drawings
Oct 16, 2015
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Oct 16, 2015
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3212711

BOREALIS

Application Number: EP15783986A
Filing Date: Oct 16, 2015
Status: Revoked; Feb 3, 2023
Publication Date: Mar 4, 2020
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

IP Verse

Heterophasic Polypropylene With Improved Stiffness/Impact Balance

Patent Summary

Patent Family

Patent Oppositions (4)

Dossier Documents

EP3212711