IP Verse

Method For Treating Lignocellulosic Biomass By Impregnation

Patent No. EP3728408 (titled "Method For Treating Lignocellulosic Biomass By Impregnation") was filed by Agro Industries Recherche ET Developpement on Dec 4, 2018. The application was issued on Oct 6, 2021.

Patent Summary

Patent Family

Patent Oppositions

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
UPM KYMMENE OYJ	Jul 5, 2022	HOFFMANN EITLE

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

Date
Description

Get instant alerts for new documents

May 6, 2025
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
May 6, 2025
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 28, 2025
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 28, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 28, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 28, 2025
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 28, 2025
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 28, 2025
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 28, 2025
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 28, 2025
Means of redress
Jan 28, 2025
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 28, 2025
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 28, 2025
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2025
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 14, 2025
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 14, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 12, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2024
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2024
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2024
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 22, 2024
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 18, 2024
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2024
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2024
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jan 8, 2024
Advice of delivery
Jan 5, 2024
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 5, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 5, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 5, 2024
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 5, 2024
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 3, 2024
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2024
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 2, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2023
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Dec 11, 2023
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 7, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 7, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 17, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2023
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jan 17, 2023
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items (CDR)
Jan 10, 2023
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jan 10, 2023
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jan 10, 2023
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jan 10, 2023
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Dec 8, 2022
Communication concerning signing of documents
Dec 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2022
Authorisation
Nov 28, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 28, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jul 18, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 18, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 12, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 5, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 5, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 5, 2022
Notice of opposition
Jul 5, 2022
Notice of opposition
Oct 19, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 9, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2021
English translation of the claims
Aug 26, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 26, 2021
German translation of the claims
Aug 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2021
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 3, 2021
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 3, 2021
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 3, 2021
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 3, 2021
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 11, 2021
Examination started
Jan 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2021
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Sep 30, 2020
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 3, 2020
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Sep 2, 2020
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Aug 31, 2020
Letter which had not been notified
Aug 27, 2020
Letter which had not been notified
Jul 29, 2020
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 27, 2020
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 27, 2020
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 27, 2020
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 27, 2020
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 22, 2020
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jul 6, 2020
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2020
Request for entry into the European phase
May 4, 2020
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 22, 2020
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 22, 2020
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 18, 2019
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 27, 2019
Copy of the international search report
Jun 27, 2019
Copy of the international search report
Jun 27, 2019
Published international application - A1
Feb 20, 2019
Notification of the recording of a change
Feb 20, 2019
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2019
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Jan 29, 2019
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Jan 29, 2019
Substitute sheet (R26) Request
Jan 23, 2019
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 23, 2019
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 23, 2019
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 10, 2019
Communication in cases for which no other form is available
Dec 13, 2018
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Dec 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2018
Abstract
Dec 4, 2018
Claims
Dec 4, 2018
Description
Dec 4, 2018
Document concerning fees and payments
Dec 4, 2018
Drawings
Dec 4, 2018
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3728408

AGRO INDUSTRIES RECHERCHE ET DEVELOPPEMENT

Application Number: EP18811273A
Filing Date: Dec 4, 2018
Status: Opposition Rejected; May 2, 2025
Publication Date: Oct 6, 2021
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents