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Process For Producing A Bio-Product

Patent No. EP3241907 (titled "Process For Producing A Bio-Product") was filed by Beta Renewables on May 3, 2016. The application was issued on Dec 26, 2018.

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
UPM KYMMENE	Sep 26, 2019	HOFFMANN EITLE
VO	Sep 26, 2019	VO

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.

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Jun 29, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jun 29, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 29, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 24, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 16, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 12, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 12, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 12, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 12, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 12, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 12, 2021
Means of redress
Mar 12, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 12, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 12, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 12, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 29, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Nov 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Nov 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Nov 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Nov 27, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 8, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 3, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 3, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
May 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
May 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
May 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
May 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 29, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 27, 2020
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Feb 26, 2020
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Feb 26, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Feb 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Feb 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 24, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2020
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Feb 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2020
Authorisation
Feb 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 14, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 14, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 14, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 4, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Sep 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Sep 26, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 26, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 26, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 26, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 27, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Feb 27, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 22, 2019
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Feb 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jan 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 18, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 18, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 18, 2019
Authorisation
Jan 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jan 9, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 29, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 14, 2018
French translation of claims
Nov 14, 2018
German translation of the claims
Nov 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 9, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 9, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 9, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 9, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 9, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 4, 2018
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
May 30, 2018
Examination started
May 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2018
Maintenance of the application
May 4, 2018
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Nov 13, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Oct 11, 2017
Notification of forthcoming publication
Nov 11, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 11, 2016
European search opinion
Nov 11, 2016
European search report
Nov 11, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Oct 26, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2016
Designation of inventor
Oct 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2016
Search started
Sep 29, 2016
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Sep 20, 2016
Letter which had not been notified
Jul 22, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 22, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2016
Designation of inventor
Jun 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
May 3, 2016
Abstract
May 3, 2016
Claims
May 3, 2016
Description
May 3, 2016
Request for grant of a European patent
May 3, 2016
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language

EP3241907

BETA RENEWABLES

Application Number: EP16425038A
Filing Date: May 3, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 25, 2021
Publication Date: Dec 26, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Dossier Documents

EP3241907