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Plasticizer Composition Containing Polymeric Dicarboxylic Acid Esters And Phthalic Acid Dialkyl Esters

Patent No. EP3356458 (titled "Plasticizer Composition Containing Polymeric Dicarboxylic Acid Esters And Phthalic Acid Dialkyl Esters") was filed by Basf on Sep 29, 2016. The application was issued on Dec 25, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LANXESS DEUTSCHLAND	Sep 25, 2020	-

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Dec 2, 2021
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Feb 16, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of opposition procedure - opposition deemed not filed (opponent)
Feb 16, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition deemed not filed (proprietor)
Feb 11, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 30, 2020
Noting of loss of rights (opposition deemed not to have been filed)
Oct 5, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Sep 25, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 25, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Sep 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jan 3, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 28, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2019
English translation of the claims
Nov 11, 2019
French translation of claims
Nov 11, 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)
Jul 23, 2019
Examination started
May 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2019
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Nov 30, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2018
Matter concerning the application
Jul 11, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 16, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 9, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
May 9, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
May 9, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
May 9, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 9, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Mar 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2018
Matter concerning the application
Mar 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 9, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 19, 2017
International preliminary examination report
Sep 19, 2017
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Sep 19, 2017
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Sep 19, 2017
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jul 14, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 14, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 14, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 29, 2017
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Jun 28, 2017
Incoming fax related to PCT RO
Apr 25, 2017
Notification of election of EPO
Apr 25, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 6, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Apr 6, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Apr 6, 2017
Published international application - A1
Apr 5, 2017
Notification of receipt of demand
Mar 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2017
PCT demand form
Mar 16, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 16, 2017
Reply to International Search Opinion
Nov 25, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 25, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 25, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 14, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Sep 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2016
Abstract
Sep 29, 2016
Claims
Sep 29, 2016
Description
Sep 29, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Sep 29, 2016
Drawings
Sep 29, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Sep 29, 2016
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3356458

BASF

Application Number: EP16775670A
Filing Date: Sep 29, 2016
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Nov 22, 2019
Publication Date: Dec 25, 2019
External Links: Slate, EP3356458B1, Google Patents