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Coating Composition, And Coated Metal Plate, Metal Container And Metal Lid Formed By Coating With Said Coating Composition - EP2857465

The patent EP2857465 was granted to Toyo Seikan Group on Sep 11, 2019. The application was filed on May 27, 2013 under application number EP13796325A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2857465

TOYO SEIKAN GROUP

Application Number: EP13796325A
Filing Date: May 27, 2013
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 22, 2024
Publication Date: Sep 11, 2019
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
PPG INDUSTRIES	Jun 11, 2020	APPLEYARD LEES	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (21) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	JP2001131470
DESCRIPTION	JP2002201411
DESCRIPTION	JP2003089746
DESCRIPTION	JP2003213201
DESCRIPTION	JP2004346131
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2003301137
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2005126635
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2006037014
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2006077118
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2011016360
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JPH10130571
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2011003761
OPPOSITION	JP2003213201
OPPOSITION	US2002114953
OPPOSITION	US2009047524
OPPOSITION	WO2004013240
OPPOSITION	WO2009095471
OPPOSITION	WO9847974
SEARCH	EP2128209
SEARCH	US6184311
SEARCH	WO02055620

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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Mar 21, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
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Mar 21, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Dec 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 21, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Dec 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 18, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 18, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Dec 18, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 15, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Dec 15, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
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Dec 15, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
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Dec 15, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Dec 15, 2023
Means of redress
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Dec 15, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Dec 15, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Dec 15, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Dec 15, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Dec 15, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Dec 15, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Dec 15, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Dec 13, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Dec 1, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Oct 5, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 2, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 28, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 28, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 28, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Sep 26, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 26, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 26, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jul 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 6, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Jul 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 5, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Jul 5, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jul 5, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Jul 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 5, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 5, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 5, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jul 5, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Mar 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 2, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Mar 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 2, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Mar 2, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Mar 2, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Mar 2, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 2, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 16, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 12, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 16, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 10, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 3, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 3, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 20, 2021
Document concerning representation
OPPO
Jul 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Jun 17, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 17, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 17, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 17, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 17, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 17, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jun 17, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Nov 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Nov 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Nov 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Nov 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Nov 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Nov 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
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Nov 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
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Nov 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Nov 5, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Nov 5, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Nov 5, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Nov 5, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 26, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jun 26, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jun 18, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jun 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Jun 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Jun 11, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Jun 11, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Sep 27, 2019
Payment submission rejected
Search/Exam
Sep 23, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Aug 16, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
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Jul 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 31, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Jul 31, 2019
French translation of claims
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Jul 31, 2019
German translation of the claims
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Jul 31, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 12, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Apr 12, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Apr 12, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Apr 12, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Apr 12, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Mar 18, 2019
Examination started
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Jun 13, 2018
Refund of fees
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Jun 12, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Jun 7, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Jun 6, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Jul 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 7, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Jul 7, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 7, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Jul 7, 2016
Amended description with annotations
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Jul 7, 2016
Amendments received before examination
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Jul 7, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 29, 2016
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
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Jan 13, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Jan 13, 2016
European search opinion
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Jan 13, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
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Jan 13, 2016
Supplementary European search report
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Mar 11, 2015
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Jan 20, 2015
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
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Jan 8, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Jan 8, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Jan 8, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Jan 8, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Dec 16, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Dec 16, 2014
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Nov 14, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 14, 2014
Abstract
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Nov 14, 2014
Claims
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Nov 14, 2014
Description
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Nov 14, 2014
Matter concerning the application
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Nov 14, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
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Oct 10, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
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Jan 2, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Dec 5, 2013
Copy of the international search report
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Dec 5, 2013
Copy of the translated international search report
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Dec 5, 2013
International publication pamphlet
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