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Methods For Producing Alkylbenzenes, Paraffins, Olefins And Oxo Alcohols From Waste Plastic Feedstocks

Patent No. EP3334804 (titled "Methods For Producing Alkylbenzenes, Paraffins, Olefins And Oxo Alcohols From Waste Plastic Feedstocks") was filed by The Procter & Gamble on Aug 3, 2016. The application was issued on Jan 20, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SASOL GERMANY	Oct 20, 2021	MULLER SCHUPFNER & PARTNER PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB HAMBURG

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Apr 16, 2024
Refund of fees
Apr 12, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 12, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Apr 10, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 5, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2024
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 5, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2024
Withdrawal of an appeal
Feb 29, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 29, 2024
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 23, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2024
Notice of appeal
Jan 11, 2024
Advice of delivery
Jan 3, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2024
Advice of delivery
Jan 2, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 2, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 2, 2024
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 2, 2024
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 2, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 2, 2024
Means of redress
Jan 2, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 2, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 2, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2024
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 2, 2024
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 7, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 1, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 30, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 5, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 5, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2023
Advice of delivery
Dec 27, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 8, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2022
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Nov 29, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jul 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 6, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 6, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2022
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jan 28, 2022
Citation filed by a third party
Jan 28, 2022
Citation filed by a third party
Jan 28, 2022
Citation filed by a third party
Jan 28, 2022
Citation filed by a third party
Jan 28, 2022
Citation filed by a third party
Jan 28, 2022
Observations by third parties
Nov 3, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 3, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 26, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Oct 20, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Oct 20, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 20, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 20, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Oct 20, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Oct 20, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Oct 20, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 20, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Oct 20, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Oct 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 20, 2021
Notice of opposition
Feb 1, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 11, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2020
French translation of claims
Dec 10, 2020
German translation of the claims
Dec 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 7, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 7, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 7, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 7, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 7, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2020
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
May 15, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 15, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 15, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 15, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 15, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 2, 2019
Decision to allow further processing
Nov 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 21, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Nov 21, 2019
Claims
Nov 21, 2019
Description
Nov 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2019
Request for further processing
Sep 11, 2019
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Jul 30, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 24, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 21, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2019
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 5, 2019
Annex to the communication
Feb 5, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 30, 2019
Decision to allow further processing
Jan 30, 2019
Examination started
Jan 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 15, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2019
Request for further processing
Nov 5, 2018
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
May 24, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 16, 2018
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 16, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 16, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 16, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 16, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 26, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 20, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 7, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 16, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Feb 16, 2017
Published international application - A1
Nov 11, 2016
ISR: cited documents
Nov 10, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 10, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 10, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 18, 2016
Annex
Oct 18, 2016
Incoming letter related to ISA procedure
Oct 18, 2016
Substitute sheet (Rule 26) - drawings for ISA/EP
Aug 29, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Aug 12, 2016
Abstract
Aug 12, 2016
Annex
Aug 12, 2016
Claims
Aug 12, 2016
Description
Aug 12, 2016
Drawings
Aug 12, 2016
Fee calculation sheet for an international application
Aug 12, 2016
Invitation to Correct Defects in the International Application (copy for ISA/EP)
Aug 12, 2016
Notification Concerning Payment of Prescribed Fees (copy for ISA/EP)
Aug 12, 2016
Notification of the International Application Number and of the International Filing Date (copy for ISA/EP)
Aug 12, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Aug 12, 2016
Submission concerning representation

EP3334804

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE

Application Number: EP16751430A
Filing Date: Aug 3, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Apr 12, 2024
Publication Date: Jan 20, 2021
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