The patent EP3385072 was granted to Chugoku Marine Paints on Sep 6, 2023. The application was originally filed on Nov 30, 2016 under application number EP16870704A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | JP2005082725 |
| EXAMINATION | JPH10211464 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2000037658 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2010084099 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013073580 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014175246 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2966135 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2990450 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2000129168 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002167548 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2005082725 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10211464 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH11315250 |
| OPPOSITION | TW434302B |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014136753 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014175140 |
| OTHER | JP2002053797 |
| OTHER | JP2005082725 |
| OTHER | WO2014175140 |
| SEARCH | EP3222682 |
| SEARCH | EP3330331 |
| SEARCH | JP2002053796 |
| SEARCH | JP2002053797 |
| SEARCH | US2016068688 |
| SEARCH | WO2014175140 |
NPL citations refer to non-patent references such as research papers, articles, or other publications cited during examination or opposition phases.
| Citation Phase | Reference Text |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | - Anonymous, "Paints and Varnishes - General test methods (Vol 1.1)", ISO 2409:2007(E), (20120101), pages 1 - 8, XP093234136 |
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