Method For Producing Abs Plastics Having Improved Properties

Patent No. EP3383923 (titled "Method For Producing Abs Plastics Having Improved Properties") was filed by Ineos Styrolution Europe on Dec 2, 2016. The application was issued on Apr 12, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ELIX POLYMERS	Jul 12, 2021	SUGRANES

Dossier Documents

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Mar 16, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 16, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 10, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 8, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2023
English translation of the claims
Mar 8, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Mar 8, 2023
French translation of claims
Mar 8, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Feb 23, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 23, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 17, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 9, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 31, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 26, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 26, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 26, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2022
Means of redress
Oct 26, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 26, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 26, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 26, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 26, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 12, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Oct 10, 2022
Description
Oct 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2022
Authorisation
May 16, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 16, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 16, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 16, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 26, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 26, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 15, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2021
Authorisation
Jul 12, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 12, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 12, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 12, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 12, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 12, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 12, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 12, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 12, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jul 12, 2021
Notice of opposition
Oct 26, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 17, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 8, 2020
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
Aug 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2020
English translation of the claims
Aug 25, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 25, 2020
French translation of claims
Aug 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 2, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 2, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 2, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 2, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 15, 2020
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Mar 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2020
Enquiry as to the processing of the file
Mar 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2019
Amended description with annotations
May 24, 2019
Description
May 24, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 25, 2019
Annex to the communication
Mar 25, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 13, 2019
Examination started
Dec 28, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Dec 21, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Sep 12, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 24, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 19, 2018
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Jul 11, 2018
Notice on debiting of fees
Jul 6, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 6, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2018
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jun 14, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jun 14, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 13, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 17, 2017
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Nov 17, 2017
International preliminary examination report
Nov 17, 2017
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Nov 17, 2017
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Nov 17, 2017
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Oct 23, 2017
Notification of election of EPO
Oct 6, 2017
Notification of receipt of demand
Oct 2, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
Oct 2, 2017
PCT demand form
Oct 2, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Oct 2, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Oct 2, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 2, 2017
Reply to International Search Opinion
Jun 27, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 27, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 8, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Jun 8, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Jun 8, 2017
Published international application - A1
Feb 20, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 20, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 20, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 13, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Dec 8, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Dec 8, 2016
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Dec 8, 2016
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Dec 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2016
Abstract
Dec 2, 2016
Claims
Dec 2, 2016
Description
Dec 2, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Dec 2, 2016
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EP3383923

INEOS STYROLUTION EUROPE

Application Number: EP16805802A
Filing Date: Dec 2, 2016
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 10, 2023
Publication Date: Apr 12, 2023
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