Resin-Coated Metal Sheet And Seamless Can Formed Therefrom

Patent No. EP2418078 (titled "Resin-Coated Metal Sheet And Seamless Can Formed Therefrom") was filed by Toyo Seikan Group on Apr 2, 2010. The application was issued on Mar 4, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
STRAWMAN	Dec 4, 2020	PLASSERAUD

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Oct 24, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2025
Decision revoking the European patent
Oct 24, 2025
Decision revoking the European patent
Oct 24, 2025
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 24, 2025
Means of redress
Oct 24, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2025
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 30, 2025
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 30, 2025
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2025
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Sep 19, 2025
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 19, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2025
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2025
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 19, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 9, 2025
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2025
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 24, 2025
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 24, 2025
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2025
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2025
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Dec 6, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 6, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Sep 27, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 27, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 27, 2024
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Sep 2, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 30, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 30, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 30, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 26, 2024
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Aug 26, 2024
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Aug 26, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 22, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 22, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 29, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 25, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 3, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 3, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 18, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 18, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 18, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 8, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 3, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Nov 3, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Nov 3, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 3, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 30, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 26, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 31, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 29, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2023
Reply to appeal
Nov 30, 2022
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Nov 30, 2022
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Nov 30, 2022
F3313 Order: change of Board due to the technical aspects of the appeal
Nov 29, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 24, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 24, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 24, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 24, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 24, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
Nov 24, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 24, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 19
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Claims
Nov 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 24, 2022
Main request during appeals procedure
Nov 24, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 16, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 16, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2022
Notice of appeal
Jul 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 14, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 14, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Jul 14, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Jul 14, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 14, 2022
Means of redress
Jul 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 14, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 22, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Apr 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 15
Apr 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 16
Apr 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 27, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 27, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 7, 2021
Document concerning representation
May 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Apr 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Apr 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Apr 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 18, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 18, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 10, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
Dec 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
Apr 3, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 30, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 18, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 16, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 12, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 6, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 5, 2020
Refund of fees
Feb 3, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 27, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 27, 2020
French translation of claims
Jan 27, 2020
German translation of the claims
Jan 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 22, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 22, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 22, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 22, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 24, 2018
Claims
Jul 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 15, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jun 15, 2018
Consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 15, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 13, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jun 13, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 14, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Feb 14, 2017
Claims
Feb 14, 2017
Description
Feb 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 22, 2016
Annex to the communication
Dec 22, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 6, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Feb 6, 2015
Claims
Feb 6, 2015
Description
Feb 6, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 6, 2014
Annex to the communication
Oct 6, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 10, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Dec 18, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2012
Maintenance of the application
Nov 8, 2012
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 20, 2012
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Sep 3, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 3, 2012
European search opinion
Sep 3, 2012
Supplementary European search report
Jul 30, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jun 29, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Jan 18, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
Nov 28, 2011
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 15, 2011
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Oct 26, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 31, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2011
Abstract
Aug 31, 2011
Claims
Aug 31, 2011
Description
Aug 31, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 19, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 4, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 14, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Oct 14, 2010
Copy of the translated international search report
Oct 14, 2010
International publication pamphlet

EP2418078

TOYO SEIKAN GROUP

Application Number: EP10761651A
Filing Date: Apr 2, 2010
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Jan 31, 2020
Publication Date: Mar 4, 2020
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