Optimized Passivation On Ti-/Zr-Basis For Metal Surfaces

Patent No. EP2255026 (titled "Optimized Passivation On Ti-/Zr-Basis For Metal Surfaces") was filed by Henkel on Mar 17, 2009. The application was issued on May 6, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CHEMETALL	Feb 5, 2016	STEFFAN & KIEHNE PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB
PPG INDUSTRIES	Feb 5, 2016	POLYPATENT BGL

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Jun 20, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 20, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 20, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jun 15, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
May 9, 2023
Advice of delivery
May 3, 2023
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 6, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 6, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 6, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 6, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 6, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 6, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 6, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 6, 2023
Means of redress
Mar 6, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 6, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 6, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 6, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 6, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 6, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 14, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2022
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Dec 20, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Dec 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 18, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 17, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 16, 2022
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Aug 16, 2022
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Aug 16, 2022
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jun 7, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 7, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Feb 21, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 21, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 21, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 1, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 1, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 1, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 1, 2021
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Nov 26, 2021
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Nov 26, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 26, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 25, 2021
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Nov 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2021
General authorisation
Nov 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Nov 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 19, 2021
General authorisation
Nov 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 20, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 18, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Oct 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Oct 14, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Oct 14, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Oct 14, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 15, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 26, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2021
Submission concerning representation
Feb 19, 2021
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Feb 16, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Feb 5, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Jan 29, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Jan 25, 2021
Document concerning representation
Oct 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 29, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Sep 24, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Sep 24, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Sep 24, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Sep 24, 2020
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Sep 21, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jun 4, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
May 23, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Oct 15, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jun 1, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 1, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 16, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2018
Notice of appeal
Mar 12, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jan 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 15, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 15, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 15, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 15, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 15, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 15, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 15, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 15, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2017
Claims
Oct 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Oct 2, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Oct 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 2, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 8, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 12, 2017
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 29, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 29, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 29, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 29, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 29, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 29, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 29, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 29, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 29, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 29, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2017
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 20, 2017
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 17, 2017
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Feb 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 13, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 13, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 13, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 7, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 7, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 30, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jun 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 18, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 18, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 18, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 3, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 24, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Feb 24, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the postal address of the applicant
Feb 23, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Feb 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 17, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Feb 17, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Feb 17, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 15, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Feb 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Feb 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Feb 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Feb 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Feb 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Feb 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Feb 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Feb 10, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2016
Non-scannable object
Feb 10, 2016
Notice of opposition
Feb 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 8, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Notice of opposition
Feb 5, 2016
Notice of opposition
Feb 5, 2016
Notice of opposition
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 5, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 5, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 6, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 10, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2015
English translation of the claims
Mar 18, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 18, 2015
French translation of claims
Mar 18, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 16, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 16, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 16, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jul 26, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2012
Claims
Jul 26, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 5, 2012
Annex to the communication
Apr 5, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 30, 2012
General enquiry
Jan 24, 2012
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jan 16, 2012
General enquiry
Nov 4, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 2, 2010
Communication regarding comments on Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 13, 2010
Communication in cases for which no other form is applicable
Sep 30, 2010
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Sep 30, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Aug 26, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 26, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Aug 26, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 28, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 13, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 13, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 23, 2010
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jun 23, 2010
International preliminary examination report
Jun 23, 2010
International preliminary examination report
Jun 23, 2010
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jun 23, 2010
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jun 23, 2010
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jun 23, 2010
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jun 23, 2010
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jun 23, 2010
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Nov 18, 2009
Notification of election of EPO
Nov 4, 2009
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Nov 4, 2009
Notification of the recording of a change
Nov 4, 2009
Notification of the recording of a change
Nov 4, 2009
Notification of the recording of a change
Oct 23, 2009
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Oct 23, 2009
Notification of receipt of demand
Oct 15, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 1, 2009
PCT demand form
Oct 1, 2009
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Sep 30, 2009
Document concerning fees and payments
Sep 30, 2009
PCT demand form
Sep 30, 2009
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Sep 24, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Sep 24, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Sep 24, 2009
Published international application - A1
Jun 29, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 29, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 29, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 17, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2009
Abstract
Mar 17, 2009
Claims
Mar 17, 2009
Description

EP2255026

HENKEL

Application Number: EP09721282A
Filing Date: Mar 17, 2009
Status: Revoked; Jun 16, 2023
Publication Date: May 6, 2015
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

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Optimized Passivation On Ti-/Zr-Basis For Metal Surfaces

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