Process For Producing Coating Compositions With Customizable Properties

Patent No. EP1943025 (titled "Process For Producing Coating Compositions With Customizable Properties") was filed by Coatings Foreign on Sep 12, 2006. The application was issued on Aug 23, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BASF COATINGS	Feb 6, 2015	STEFFAN & KIEHNE PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB

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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Jul 27, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 27, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 21, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 12, 2023
French translation of claims
Jul 12, 2023
German translation of the claims
Jul 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 12, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 28, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 28, 2023
Refund of fees
Mar 24, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 24, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 24, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 24, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Mar 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Mar 2, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 2, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 2, 2023
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Feb 9, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 30, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 30, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 27, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 25, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 25, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Nov 28, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 22, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 22, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 22, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Nov 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Nov 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Nov 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Nov 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2022
Reply to appeal
Jul 12, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jul 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jul 7, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 11, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 11, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2022
Notice of appeal
Mar 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 7, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 7, 2022
Annex to a communication
Mar 7, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 7, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 7, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 7, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2022
Means of redress
Mar 7, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 7, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 7, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 7, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 8, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 12, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 12, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 12, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 14, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Dec 3, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
Oct 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 7, 2020
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Sep 7, 2020
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Sep 7, 2020
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Sep 7, 2020
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Sep 7, 2020
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Aug 17, 2020
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Aug 17, 2020
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Aug 17, 2020
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Aug 17, 2020
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Aug 14, 2020
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Aug 14, 2020
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Aug 11, 2020
F3303.17 Change of the composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Jul 15, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 18, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 4, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 24, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 24, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 24, 2020
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Oct 31, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 31, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 25, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 25, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 22, 2019
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 21, 2019
F3303.17 Change of the composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Oct 1, 2019
F3303.17 Change of the composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Dec 13, 2017
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Aug 7, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 31, 2017
Reply to appeal
Jul 28, 2017
Reply to appeal
Apr 12, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 6, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 6, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 6, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 6, 2017
Claims
Apr 6, 2017
Claims
Apr 6, 2017
Claims
Apr 6, 2017
Claims
Apr 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 15, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 15, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 7, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Feb 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2017
Notice of appeal
Dec 21, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 7, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 7, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 7, 2016
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 7, 2016
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 7, 2016
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 7, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 7, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 7, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 7, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 7, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 7, 2016
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 26, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 26, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2016
Non-scannable object
Aug 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 19, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 10, 2016
Advice of delivery
Apr 11, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 1, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 31, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 24, 2016
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2016
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2016
Advice of delivery
Feb 17, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 17, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 17, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 17, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 12, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 12, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 12, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 12, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 12, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 17, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 17, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 12, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 6, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 7, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 10, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 7, 2014
German translation of the claims
Apr 7, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Mar 27, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 27, 2014
French translation of claims
Mar 27, 2014
German translation of the claims
Mar 27, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 10, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 10, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 10, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 10, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jan 21, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jan 14, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 14, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jan 14, 2014
Claims
Jan 14, 2014
Description
Jan 14, 2014
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Dec 12, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Oct 7, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 27, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 26, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 19, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 19, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 19, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 19, 2013
Text intended for grant
May 17, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 10, 2013
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Apr 21, 2009
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 7, 2009
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 4, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 31, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 3, 2009
Claims
Mar 3, 2009
Description
Mar 3, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 13, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Dec 29, 2008
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 26, 2008
Annex to the communication
Aug 26, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 18, 2008
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Jun 18, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 20, 2008
Designation deemed to be withdrawn (loss of partial rights)
Apr 21, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Apr 11, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 31, 2008
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Mar 18, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 18, 2008
Submission concerning representation
Mar 14, 2008
Annex
Mar 14, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 25, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 13, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 12, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 22, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Mar 22, 2007
Published international application - A1
Oct 16, 2006
Abstract
Oct 16, 2006
Claims
Oct 16, 2006
Description
Oct 16, 2006
Drawings
Oct 16, 2006
Submission concerning representation

EP1943025

COATINGS FOREIGN

Application Number: EP06803385A
Filing Date: Sep 12, 2006
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 21, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 23, 2023
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