Reactor And Method For Maximizing Methanol Yield By Using Catalyst Layers

Patent No. EP3582886 (titled "Reactor And Method For Maximizing Methanol Yield By Using Catalyst Layers") was filed by Clariant on Feb 13, 2018. The application was issued on Jul 12, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
JOHNSON MATTHEY PUBLIC	Sep 29, 2021	RIDLAND

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Jun 15, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 15, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 9, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 5, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 5, 2023
French translation of claims
Jun 5, 2023
German translation of the claims
Jun 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2023
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
Apr 7, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Apr 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2023
Request for correction of client data
Apr 7, 2023
Request for correction of client data
Mar 27, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 27, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 20, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 5, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 5, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 5, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 5, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2022
Means of redress
Dec 5, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 5, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 5, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 5, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 5, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 5, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 5, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 5, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 5, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 1, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 27, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Sep 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Sep 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Sep 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 1, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 1, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 1, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 31, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 1, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 1, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 1, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 1, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 1, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Feb 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 10, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 12, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 12, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 4, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 29, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 29, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 29, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 29, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 29, 2021
Notice of opposition
Sep 29, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jan 18, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 3, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 23, 2020
French translation of claims
Nov 23, 2020
German translation of the claims
Nov 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 20, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 20, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 20, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 20, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 20, 2020
Examination started
May 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 29, 2020
Priority search results
May 29, 2020
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
May 14, 2020
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Apr 16, 2020
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2020
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2020
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 24, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 24, 2020
Amendments received before examination
Mar 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 5, 2019
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Oct 25, 2019
Letter which had not been notified
Sep 24, 2019
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Sep 20, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 20, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 20, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 20, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 20, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 20, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 20, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2019
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 2, 2019
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 28, 2019
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 12, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 23, 2018
Copy of the international search report
Aug 23, 2018
Published international application - A1
Apr 11, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Apr 11, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Apr 11, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 1, 2018
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Feb 21, 2018
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Feb 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2018
Abstract
Feb 13, 2018
Claims
Feb 13, 2018
Description
Feb 13, 2018
Document concerning fees and payments
Feb 13, 2018
Drawings
Feb 13, 2018
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3582886

CLARIANT

Application Number: EP18705374A
Filing Date: Feb 13, 2018
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 9, 2023
Publication Date: Jul 12, 2023
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Reactor And Method For Maximizing Methanol Yield By Using Catalyst Layers

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