Method For Determining Drought Tolerance In Maize

Patent No. EP3304377 (titled "Method For Determining Drought Tolerance In Maize") was filed by Limagrain Europe on Jun 8, 2016. The application was issued on Jan 15, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KWS SAAT	Oct 14, 2020	EISENFUHR SPEISER

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Jul 20, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jul 20, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 15, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 5, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 5, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 5, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 5, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 5, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 5, 2022
Means of redress
Apr 5, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 5, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 5, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 5, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 5, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 17, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2022
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 24, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 7, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Dec 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Dec 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Dec 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Dec 17, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 30, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 30, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 30, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 18, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Mar 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Mar 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Mar 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Mar 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Mar 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Mar 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Mar 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Mar 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 29, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 29, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 21, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Oct 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Oct 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Oct 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Oct 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Oct 14, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Oct 14, 2020
Notice of opposition
Oct 14, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jan 27, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 19, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 6, 2019
French translation of claims
Dec 6, 2019
German translation of the claims
Dec 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 12, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 12, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 12, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 12, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2019
Claims
May 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 1, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2019
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 5, 2018
Annex to the communication
Nov 5, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 12, 2018
Examination started
Jul 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2018
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Mar 14, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 21, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 16, 2018
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 12, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 12, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 12, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 12, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 12, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 12, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 12, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 9, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jan 9, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Nov 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 20, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 7, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 7, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 7, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 7, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 7, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 7, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 7, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 7, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 7, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 30, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 30, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 30, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 30, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 30, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 30, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 30, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 30, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 30, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 30, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 30, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 30, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 3, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 3, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 15, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Dec 15, 2016
Published international application - A1
Oct 11, 2016
Notification relating to priority claim
Aug 30, 2016
ISR: cited documents
Aug 29, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 29, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 29, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 19, 2016
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Jul 19, 2016
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Jul 5, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Jun 16, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Jun 13, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Jun 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2016
Abstract
Jun 8, 2016
Claims
Jun 8, 2016
Description
Jun 8, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Jun 8, 2016
Drawings
Jun 8, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Jun 8, 2016
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3304377

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

Application Number: EP16731046A
Filing Date: Jun 8, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jul 22, 2022
Publication Date: Jan 15, 2020
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