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EP2197816 - METHOD OF DIRECT SYNTHESIS OF LIGHT HYDROCARBONS FROM NATURAL GAS [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusNo opposition filed within time limit
Status updated on  30.08.2019
Database last updated on 05.10.2024
FormerThe patent has been granted
Status updated on  21.09.2018
FormerGrant of patent is intended
Status updated on  16.05.2018
FormerExamination is in progress
Status updated on  26.01.2018
Most recent event   Tooltip23.07.2021Lapse of the patent in a contracting state
New state(s): MT		published on 25.08.2021  [2021/34]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology
141, Gajeong-ro
Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34114 / KR
[2018/29]
Former [2010/25]For all designated states
Korea Research Institute Of Chemical Technology
100, Jang-dong
Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 305-343 / KR
Inventor(s)01 / BAE, Jong-Wook
207 dormitory
Korea Research Institute
of Chemical Technology
Jang-dong, Yuseong-gu
Daejeon 305-343 / KR
02 / KANG, Suk-Hwan
301-709 Songgang Green Apt.
Songgang-dong
Yuseong-gu
Daejeon 305-751 / KR
03 / LEE, Yun-Jo
101-704 Expo Apt.
Jeonmin-dong
Yuseong-gu
Daejeon 305-761 / KR
04 / JUN, Ki-won
305-1602 Expo Apt.
Jeonmin-dong
Yuseong-gu
Daejeon 305-761 / KR
 [2018/43]
Former [2010/25]01 / BAE, Jong-Wook
207 dormitory Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology Jang-dong Yuseong-gu
Daejeon 305-343 / KR
02 / KANG, Suk-Hwan
301-709 Songgang Green Apt. Songgang-dong Yuseong-gu
Daejeon 305-751 / KR
03 / LEE, Yun-Jo
101-704 Expo Apt. Jeonmin-dong Yuseong-gu
Daejeon 305-761 / KR
04 / JUN, Ki-won
305-1602 Expo Apt. Jeonmin-dong Yuseong-gu
Daejeon 305-761 / KR
Representative(s)WSL Patentanwälte Partnerschaft mbB
Kaiser-Friedrich-Ring 98
65185 Wiesbaden / DE
[2018/43]
Former [2010/25]WSL Patentanwälte
Taunusstraße 5a
65183 Wiesbaden / DE
Application number, filing date08838757.622.09.2008
[2010/25]
WO2008KR05608
Priority number, dateKR2007010367715.10.2007         Original published format: KR 20070103677
[2010/25]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report
No.:WO2009051353
Date:23.04.2009
Language:EN
[2009/17]
Type: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP2197816
Date:23.06.2010
Language:EN
The application published by WIPO in one of the EPO official languages on 23.04.2009 takes the place of the publication of the European patent application.
[2010/25]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP2197816
Date:24.10.2018
Language:EN
[2018/43]
Search report(s)International search report - published on:KR04.06.2009
(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP25.04.2014
ClassificationIPC:C10G2/00, C07C1/04, // B01J29/072, B01J29/24, B01J29/04, B01J29/46, B01J29/68, B01J29/14, C01B3/38
[2014/21]
CPC:
B01J29/146 (EP); C07C1/06 (KR); B01J29/072 (EP);
B01J29/24 (EP); B01J29/46 (EP); B01J29/68 (EP);
C01B3/382 (EP); C01B3/384 (EP); C07C1/04 (KR);
C10G2/332 (EP); C10G2/334 (EP); B01J2229/186 (EP);
C01B2203/0233 (EP); C01B2203/0238 (EP); C01B2203/0283 (EP);
C01B2203/0405 (EP); C01B2203/043 (EP); C01B2203/0475 (EP);
C01B2203/062 (EP); C01B2203/0833 (EP); C01B2203/1058 (EP);
C01B2203/1241 (EP); C01B2203/1258 (EP); C10G2300/1025 (EP);
C10G2400/20 (EP); Y02P20/52 (EP); Y02P20/584 (EP);
Y02P30/40 (EP) (-)
Former IPC [2010/25]C07C1/04
Designated contracting statesAT,   BE,   BG,   CH,   CY,   CZ,   DE,   DK,   EE,   ES,   FI,   FR,   GB,   GR,   HR,   HU,   IE,   IS,   IT,   LI,   LT,   LU,   LV,   MC,   MT,   NL,   NO,   PL,   PT,   RO,   SE,   SI,   SK,   TR [2018/43]
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Extension statesALNot yet paid
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TitleGerman:VERFAHREN ZUR DIREKTEN SYNTHESE LEICHTER KOHLENWASSERSTOFFE AUS ERDGAS[2010/25]
English:METHOD OF DIRECT SYNTHESIS OF LIGHT HYDROCARBONS FROM NATURAL GAS[2010/25]
French:PROCÉDÉ DE SYNTHÈSE DIRECTE D'HYDROCARBURES LÉGERS À PARTIR DE GAZ NATUREL[2010/25]
Entry into regional phase24.09.2009Translation filed 
24.09.2009National basic fee paid 
24.09.2009Search fee paid 
24.09.2009Designation fee(s) paid 
24.09.2009Examination fee paid 
Examination procedure24.09.2009Examination requested  [2010/25]
19.11.2014Amendment by applicant (claims and/or description)
29.01.2018Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M02)
27.03.2018Reply to a communication from the examining division
17.05.2018Communication of intention to grant the patent
11.09.2018Fee for grant paid
11.09.2018Fee for publishing/printing paid
11.09.2018Receipt of the translation of the claim(s)
Divisional application(s)The date of the Examining Division's first communication in respect of the earliest application for which a communication has been issued is  29.01.2018
Opposition(s)25.07.2019No opposition filed within time limit [2019/40]
Fees paidRenewal fee
27.09.2010Renewal fee patent year 03
22.09.2011Renewal fee patent year 04
20.09.2012Renewal fee patent year 05
20.09.2013Renewal fee patent year 06
26.09.2014Renewal fee patent year 07
25.09.2015Renewal fee patent year 08
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipHU22.09.2008
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by applicantKR20040051953
 WO0160773
 US4340503
 WO9205869
 WO9857743
 US4622308
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    - "Direct Catalytic Conversion of Synthesis Gas to Lower Olefins", Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, American Chemical Society, vol. 29, pages 1735 - 1753
    - CHONG WANG et al., "Review of Directly Producing Light Olefins via CO Hydrogenation", the Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry, (20030000), pages 10 - 16, XP055113521
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