Computer- Implemented Method Of Color Matching A Paint Formulation

Patent No. EP2288884 (titled "Computer- Implemented Method Of Color Matching A Paint Formulation") was filed by PPG Industries Ohio on May 27, 2009. The application was issued on May 11, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BASF COATINGS	Feb 10, 2017	RDL 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.

Date
Description

Aug 22, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Aug 22, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 17, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 8, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 8, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 8, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 8, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 8, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
May 8, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 8, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 8, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 8, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 8, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 8, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 16, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 22, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2018
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 12, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 1, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 1, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 26, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 22, 2018
Note on telephone consultation
Feb 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 28, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 28, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 28, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 28, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 22, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 22, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 22, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 10, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 11, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 14, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 24, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 24, 2016
French translation of claims
Mar 24, 2016
German translation of the claims
Mar 24, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 3, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 3, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 3, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 3, 2015
Text intended for grant
Nov 19, 2015
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2015
Advice of delivery
Nov 12, 2015
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Oct 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 22, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 22, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 22, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 22, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 22, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 22, 2015
Annex
Oct 22, 2015
Claims
Oct 22, 2015
Claims
Oct 22, 2015
Claims
Oct 22, 2015
Claims
Oct 22, 2015
Claims
Oct 22, 2015
Claims
Oct 22, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2015
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2015
Advice of delivery
Jun 25, 2015
Advice of delivery
Jun 24, 2015
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 24, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jun 24, 2015
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 12, 2015
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Aug 26, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 26, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 26, 2013
Claims
Aug 26, 2013
Claims
Aug 26, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 2, 2013
Annex to the communication
May 2, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
May 2, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 26, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 19, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 17, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 10, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 10, 2013
Claims
Apr 10, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 5, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2013
Claims
Apr 5, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 1, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 1, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 26, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 19, 2012
Annex to the communication
Oct 19, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 12, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 6, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 11, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 11, 2011
Amended description with annotations
Nov 11, 2011
Claims
Nov 11, 2011
Description
Nov 11, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 10, 2011
Claims
Nov 10, 2011
Description
Nov 10, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 9, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 7, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 6, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 6, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 3, 2011
Annex to the communication
May 3, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 23, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 23, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 23, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Feb 22, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 22, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 22, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Feb 22, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 2, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 27, 2011
Refund of fees
Jan 22, 2011
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jan 21, 2011
Communication regarding comments on Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 19, 2011
Notice on debiting of fees
Dec 29, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 29, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 29, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 28, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 28, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 28, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 28, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 17, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 15, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 5, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 10, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Dec 10, 2009
Published international application - A1
Oct 9, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 9, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 9, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jun 8, 2009
Abstract
Jun 8, 2009
Claims
Jun 8, 2009
Description
Jun 8, 2009
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EP2288884

PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO

Application Number: EP09759049A
Filing Date: May 27, 2009
Status: Opposition Rejected; Aug 24, 2018
Publication Date: May 11, 2016
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