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Method For Controlling Continuous Chromatography And Multi-Column Chromatography Arrangement

Patent No. EP3243073 (titled "Method For Controlling Continuous Chromatography And Multi-Column Chromatography Arrangement") was filed by Karlsruher Institut FR Technologie on Nov 25, 2016. The application was issued on Mar 13, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
AECHTER	Dec 13, 2019	TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER
BAYER BAYER	Oct 9, 2019	BIP PATENTS

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Jan 10, 2025
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jan 10, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 10, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 3, 2025
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 16, 2024
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Dec 9, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 9, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 9, 2024
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Nov 6, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 31, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 31, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 31, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 31, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 28, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 5, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 5, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 5, 2024
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Feb 29, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Feb 14, 2024
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jul 4, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 5, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 5, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 31, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 31, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 31, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Mar 31, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
Mar 31, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 13, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 13, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 13, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2023
F3039 Attendance note about a phone conversation and continuation sheet
Mar 7, 2023
F3042 Dispatch of attendance note about a phone conversation
Mar 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2023
Withdrawal of an opposition
Feb 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 20, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 2, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 2, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 30, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 30, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 30, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 30, 2023
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 30, 2023
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 30, 2023
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 30, 2023
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 30, 2023
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 30, 2023
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 30, 2023
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 30, 2023
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 21, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 21, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 5, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 5, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2022
Main request during appeals procedure
Sep 29, 2022
Reply to appeal
May 31, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 31, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 25, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 25, 2022
Non-scannable object
May 25, 2022
Non-scannable object
May 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 23, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 23, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 23, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 23, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 23, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 23, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 23, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 23, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 23, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
May 23, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
May 23, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
May 23, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
May 23, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
May 23, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
May 23, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
May 23, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
May 23, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
May 23, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
May 23, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 10, 2022
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
May 10, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 10, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 30, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 29, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 29, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 29, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2022
Notice of appeal
Jan 19, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 13, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 13, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 13, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 13, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2022
Means of redress
Jan 13, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 13, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 13, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 13, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 2, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
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Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
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Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Oct 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 1, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 28, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jan 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 23, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jun 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jun 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jun 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jun 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jun 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 7, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 7, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 7, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 18, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 13, 2019
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Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Dec 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Dec 13, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Dec 13, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 13, 2019
Notice of opposition
Oct 15, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 9, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Oct 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2019
Notice of opposition
Mar 25, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 14, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 4, 2019
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Nov 16, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 16, 2018
Information about intention to grant a patent
Nov 16, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 16, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 16, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 24, 2018
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Sep 19, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 12, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Sep 12, 2018
Description
Sep 12, 2018
English translation of the claims
Sep 12, 2018
French translation of claims
Sep 12, 2018
Letter concerning the inventor
Sep 12, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Sep 4, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 27, 2018
Letter concerning the inventor
Aug 16, 2018
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Aug 8, 2018
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Aug 6, 2018
Letter which had not been notified
Aug 2, 2018
Letter which had not been notified
Jun 29, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 29, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 29, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 29, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 14, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 7, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 7, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 7, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 7, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 7, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 12, 2018
Examination started
Oct 18, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 13, 2017
Refund of fees
Aug 30, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Aug 9, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 9, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 9, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 9, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Aug 9, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Aug 9, 2017
Matter concerning the application
Aug 9, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 9, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 19, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 1, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Jun 1, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Jun 1, 2017
Published international application - A1
Mar 27, 2017
Incoming fax related to PCT RO
Mar 27, 2017
Incoming fax related to PCT RO
Mar 27, 2017
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Mar 27, 2017
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Mar 27, 2017
Substitute sheet (R26) - Drawings
Feb 8, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 8, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 8, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 24, 2017
Invitation to correct defects in the international application
Jan 24, 2017
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Dec 8, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 25, 2016
Abstract
Nov 25, 2016
Claims
Nov 25, 2016
Description
Nov 25, 2016
Drawings
Nov 25, 2016
Incoming communication concerning PCT Direct
Nov 25, 2016
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Nov 25, 2016
Request for grant of an International application

EP3243073

KARLSRUHER INSTITUT FR TECHNOLOGIE

Application Number: EP16825323A
Filing Date: Nov 25, 2016
Status: Revoked; Jan 22, 2025
Publication Date: Mar 13, 2019
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