Unsaturated Polyester Resin

Patent No. EP2411445 (titled "Unsaturated Polyester Resin") was filed by ACR III on Mar 24, 2010. The application was issued on Dec 20, 2017.

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
AKZO NOBEL COATINGS INTERNATIONAL BV	Jul 1, 2015	RUPP

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 23, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 23, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 17, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 9, 2017
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Nov 9, 2017
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Nov 9, 2017
French translation of claims
Nov 9, 2017
German translation of the claims
Nov 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
Aug 9, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Aug 9, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 28, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 13, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 13, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 13, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 13, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 13, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 13, 2017
Means of redress
Apr 13, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 13, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 13, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 13, 2017
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Apr 13, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 13, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Feb 8, 2017
Authorisation
Feb 8, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 18, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2017
Non-scannable object
Jan 18, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 17, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 17, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 16, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 16, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 3, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 3, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 3, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 3, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 23, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 22, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 16, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 16, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 24, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 24, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 3, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 3, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 17, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Nov 23, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Nov 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Aug 5, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 5, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 9, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 2, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 2, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 2, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 2, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 2, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 1, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 1, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 1, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 1, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 31, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 31, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 25, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 25, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 25, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 23, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 9, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 2, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 4, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 19, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 19, 2014
French translation of claims
Aug 19, 2014
German translation of the claims
Aug 19, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 29, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 29, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 29, 2014
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 29, 2014
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 10, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 10, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 10, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Apr 10, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
Jan 4, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 5, 2011
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Nov 28, 2011
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 11, 2011
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 10, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 19, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 3, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 18, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 18, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 18, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 18, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 18, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 30, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Sep 30, 2010
Published international application - A1
May 20, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 20, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 20, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 24, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2010
Abstract
Mar 24, 2010
Claims
Mar 24, 2010
Description
Mar 24, 2010
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Mar 24, 2010
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Mar 24, 2010
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Mar 24, 2010
Priority document (RO-procedure)
Mar 24, 2010
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2411445

ACR III

Application Number: EP10710043A
Filing Date: Mar 24, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Nov 17, 2017
Publication Date: Dec 20, 2017
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