Cross-Linked Polyester Protective Coatings

Patent No. EP1931743 (titled "Cross-Linked Polyester Protective Coatings") was filed by Valspar Sourcing on Aug 24, 2006. The application was issued on Jul 23, 2014.

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
PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO	Apr 22, 2015	POLYPATENT BGL

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 13, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Nov 13, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 8, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 28, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 28, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 28, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 28, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 28, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 28, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 28, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 28, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 28, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 28, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 28, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 30, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 30, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 30, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 30, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 30, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 30, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 4, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 4, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 4, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 4, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 4, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 4, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 4, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 4, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 4, 2017
Claims
May 4, 2017
Claims
May 4, 2017
Claims
May 4, 2017
Claims
May 4, 2017
Claims
May 4, 2017
Claims
May 4, 2017
Claims
May 4, 2017
Claims
May 4, 2017
Claims
May 4, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 2, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2016
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Sep 19, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 16, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 15, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 15, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 14, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 14, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 14, 2016
Annex to the communication
Sep 14, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 26, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2016
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Aug 24, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 22, 2016
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Aug 18, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 18, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 16, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 15, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 12, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 12, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 12, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 12, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Aug 12, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 12, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 20, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2016
Communication concerning statement of surrender/lapse of patent
Jan 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 22, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2015
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Dec 14, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 15, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 15, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Oct 8, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 2, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 2, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 30, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 23, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 23, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 22, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 22, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 22, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 22, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 12, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jan 7, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 23, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 26, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 10, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 10, 2014
French translation of claims
Jun 10, 2014
German translation of the claims
Jun 10, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 31, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 31, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 31, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 31, 2014
Text intended for grant
Nov 22, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Nov 22, 2013
Claims
Nov 22, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 15, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jul 15, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 27, 2012
Claims
Aug 27, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 6, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 27, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 17, 2012
Annex to the communication
Feb 17, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 16, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 16, 2012
Claims
Jan 16, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 7, 2011
Annex to the communication
Sep 7, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 2, 2010
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 26, 2010
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
May 21, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 15, 2008
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Apr 24, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Apr 7, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 7, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 7, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 11, 2008
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Mar 11, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Feb 1, 2008
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Feb 1, 2008
International preliminary examination report
Feb 1, 2008
International preliminary examination report
Feb 1, 2008
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Feb 1, 2008
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Feb 1, 2008
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Feb 1, 2008
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Feb 1, 2008
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Feb 1, 2008
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jan 18, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
May 30, 2007
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
May 30, 2007
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
May 30, 2007
Reply to International Search Opinion
May 18, 2007
Copy of the international search report
May 18, 2007
International publication of the international search report
May 16, 2007
Notification of election of EPO
Apr 17, 2007
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Apr 17, 2007
Notification of receipt of demand
Apr 5, 2007
Document concerning fees and payments
Apr 5, 2007
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Apr 5, 2007
PCT demand form
Apr 4, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 15, 2007
Published international application - A2
Mar 2, 2007
Notification of the recording of a change
Nov 15, 2006
Abstract
Nov 15, 2006
Claims
Nov 15, 2006
Description
Nov 15, 2006
Submission concerning representation

EP1931743

VALSPAR SOURCING

Application Number: EP06813711A
Filing Date: Aug 24, 2006
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 10, 2017
Publication Date: Jul 23, 2014
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