A Method For Preparing An Activated Lignin Composition

Patent No. EP3609948 (titled "A Method For Preparing An Activated Lignin Composition") was filed by Trespa on Apr 16, 2018. The application was issued on Jul 17, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PETERSEN	Mar 8, 2022	PETERSEN

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Jun 20, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 20, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 7, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 7, 2024
French translation of claims
Jun 7, 2024
German translation of the claims
Jun 3, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2024
Description
Jun 3, 2024
French translation of claims
Jun 3, 2024
German translation of the claims
Jun 3, 2024
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 21, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
May 21, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 21, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
May 10, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 9, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 7, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 7, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 7, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2024
Means of redress
Feb 7, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 7, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 7, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 23, 2024
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 27, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 22, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 22, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 22, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Nov 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 27, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 24, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 24, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 23, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 20, 2023
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 16, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 16, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 16, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 23, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 23, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 14, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Mar 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Mar 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Mar 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Mar 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Mar 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Mar 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Mar 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Mar 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Mar 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Mar 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Mar 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Mar 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Mar 8, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 8, 2022
International publication (Pamphlet)
Mar 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2022
Notice of opposition
Jun 22, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 14, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 15, 2021
French translation of claims
Apr 15, 2021
German translation of the claims
Mar 24, 2021
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 24, 2021
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 24, 2021
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 24, 2021
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 24, 2021
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 17, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Feb 17, 2021
Claims
Feb 17, 2021
Description
Feb 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2021
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 11, 2021
Annex to the communication
Feb 11, 2021
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 5, 2021
Examination started
Jul 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 21, 2020
Priority search results
Jul 21, 2020
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Jul 10, 2020
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
May 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 20, 2020
Amendments received before examination
May 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 22, 2020
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 28, 2019
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Nov 22, 2019
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 22, 2019
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 19, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 19, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 19, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 19, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 19, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 11, 2019
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 29, 2019
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 23, 2019
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 7, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 18, 2018
Copy of the international search report
Oct 18, 2018
Published international application - A1
Aug 10, 2018
ISR: cited documents
Aug 9, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 9, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 9, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jun 15, 2018
Notification of receipt of Search copy
May 14, 2018
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Apr 26, 2018
Notification of the International Application Number and of the International Filing Date (copy for ISA/EP)
Apr 16, 2018
Abstract
Apr 16, 2018
Annex
Apr 16, 2018
Claims
Apr 16, 2018
Description
Apr 16, 2018
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EP3609948

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Application Number: EP18728245A
Filing Date: Apr 16, 2018
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 14, 2024
Publication Date: Jul 17, 2024
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