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Method For Color Matching - EP2149038

The patent EP2149038 was granted to Coatings Foreign on Jul 11, 2018. The application was filed on May 21, 2008 under application number EP08754622A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2149038

COATINGS FOREIGN

Application Number: EP08754622A
Filing Date: May 21, 2008
Status: Opposition Rejected; Oct 30, 2020
Publication Date: Jul 11, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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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	Opposition Status
BASF COATINGS	Apr 10, 2019	RDL PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB	-

Patent Citations (8) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0444689
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2004252883
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US6449045
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2008024295
OPPOSITION	EP0444689
OPPOSITION	US2004252883
OPPOSITION	US6449045
OPPOSITION	WO2008024295

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.

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Nov 2, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Nov 2, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Jul 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 17, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jul 17, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Jul 17, 2020
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Jul 17, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Jul 17, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Jul 17, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Jul 17, 2020
Means of redress
OPPO
Jul 17, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jul 17, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jul 17, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Jul 17, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 30, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 22, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Jun 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 18, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Jun 10, 2020
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
OPPO
Jun 10, 2020
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
OPPO
Jun 7, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Jun 5, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
May 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Apr 29, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 21, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 17, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 17, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 17, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 17, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 16, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Apr 25, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Apr 25, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Apr 16, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Apr 16, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Jul 23, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Apr 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 10, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Apr 10, 2018
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Apr 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Dec 6, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent according to Board of Appeal decision (from 01-04-2012)
Search/Exam
Dec 6, 2017
Text intended for grant
Search/Exam
Oct 17, 2017
Processing of grant of a patent after appeal (internal)
Search/Exam
Oct 5, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Jul 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Jul 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Search/Exam
Jul 24, 2017
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Appeal
Jul 24, 2017
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Jun 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jun 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Jun 27, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Appeal
Jun 27, 2017
Claims
Appeal
Jun 27, 2017
Description
Appeal
Jun 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jun 27, 2017
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
May 3, 2017
F3346 Communication with reference to loss of rights, with time limit (ex parte)
Appeal
Apr 13, 2016
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Appeal
Apr 11, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Appeal
Apr 1, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Appeal
Mar 31, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Nov 4, 2015
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Appeal
Oct 27, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Oct 27, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jul 4, 2014
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Appeal
Dec 12, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Appeal
Oct 7, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Appeal
Sep 27, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Appeal
Sep 26, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Appeal
May 17, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Appeal
May 10, 2013
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Appeal
Mar 14, 2013
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Sep 12, 2012
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Aug 14, 2012
Processing of an appeal
Appeal
Aug 7, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Aug 7, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Aug 7, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Aug 7, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Aug 7, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Aug 7, 2012
Claims
Appeal
Aug 7, 2012
Claims
Appeal
Aug 7, 2012
Claims
Appeal
Aug 7, 2012
Claims
Appeal
Aug 7, 2012
Claims
Appeal
Aug 7, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Appeal
Aug 7, 2012
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
May 16, 2012
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Apr 17, 2012
Advice of delivery
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2012
Decision to refuse the application (Examining Division)
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2012
Decision to refuse the application (examining division)
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2012
Grounds for the decision (Annex)
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2012
Means of redress
Search/Exam
Oct 28, 2010
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Search/Exam
Sep 2, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jul 20, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Search/Exam
Jul 15, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Mar 11, 2010
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Mar 11, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jan 8, 2010
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Search/Exam
Jan 7, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Dec 10, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Oct 21, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 21, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Jan 6, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Dec 11, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Dec 11, 2008
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Jun 12, 2008
Abstract
PCTISA
Jun 12, 2008
Claims
PCTISA
Jun 12, 2008
Description
PCTISA
Jun 12, 2008
Drawings
PCTISA
Jun 12, 2008
Submission concerning representation
PCTISA