Multilayer Clear Over Color Polyolefin Sheets And Layered Backing Structure

Patent No. EP2460640 (titled "Multilayer Clear Over Color Polyolefin Sheets And Layered Backing Structure") was filed by A Schulman on May 4, 2009. The application was issued on Aug 27, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SPARTECH	May 26, 2015	WINTER

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Mar 13, 2020
Refund of fees
Mar 11, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 11, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 6, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Feb 20, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 13, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
May 7, 2018
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Apr 20, 2018
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Apr 20, 2018
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Apr 18, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 17, 2018
F3313 Order: change of Board due to the technical aspects of the appeal
Jan 16, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 13, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 13, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 13, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Dec 13, 2017
Reply to appeal
Dec 13, 2017
Request for change of name -opponent
Dec 13, 2017
Request for change of name -opponent
Aug 3, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jul 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 28, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 28, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 28, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 28, 2017
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Jul 28, 2017
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Jul 28, 2017
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jul 28, 2017
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jul 28, 2017
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jul 28, 2017
Claims
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Jul 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jul 28, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jul 28, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 11, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 11, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2017
Notice of appeal
Mar 31, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Mar 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 22, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 22, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 22, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 22, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 22, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 22, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 22, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 22, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 22, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 5, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
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Citation in opposition procedure
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Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
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Jan 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 5, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 23, 2016
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Dec 23, 2016
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Dec 23, 2016
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Dec 23, 2016
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Dec 23, 2016
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Dec 23, 2016
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Dec 23, 2016
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Dec 23, 2016
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Dec 23, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 22, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Aug 8, 2016
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jun 15, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 13, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 13, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 9, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Apr 22, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Feb 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 12, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 12, 2016
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Jan 12, 2016
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Jan 12, 2016
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Jan 12, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 12, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2016
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Jan 12, 2016
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Jan 12, 2016
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Jan 12, 2016
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Jan 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 11, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 10, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 10, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Nov 6, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 5, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 2, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 2, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 1, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 26, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2015
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May 26, 2015
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May 26, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2015
Notice of opposition
May 26, 2015
Notice of opposition
May 26, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 26, 2015
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May 26, 2015
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May 26, 2015
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May 26, 2015
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Jan 14, 2015
Refund of fees
Aug 29, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 31, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 17, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 17, 2014
French translation of claims
Jul 17, 2014
German translation of the claims
Jul 17, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 16, 2014
Refund of fees
Apr 9, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 9, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 9, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 9, 2014
Text intended for grant
Apr 1, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Feb 28, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Feb 22, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 22, 2014
Claims
Feb 22, 2014
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jan 16, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 14, 2014
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jan 14, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 8, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 28, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 28, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 28, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 28, 2013
Text intended for grant
Sep 30, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2013
Description
Sep 30, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 22, 2013
Communication concerning deficiencies in subsequently filed documents
Aug 5, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 5, 2013
Claims
Aug 5, 2013
Description
Aug 5, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 17, 2013
Annex to the communication
May 17, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
May 7, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
May 7, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
May 7, 2013
Claims
May 7, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 7, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 23, 2013
Annex to the communication
Apr 23, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 5, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 5, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 5, 2013
Claims
Feb 5, 2013
Claims
Feb 5, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 4, 2012
Annex to the communication
Oct 4, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 13, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2012
Annex
Aug 13, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2012
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Jul 27, 2012
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee (divisional application)
Jun 12, 2012
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
May 9, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
May 7, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 7, 2012
European search opinion
May 7, 2012
European search report
Feb 24, 2012
Abstract
Feb 24, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Feb 24, 2012
Annex
Feb 24, 2012
Annex
Feb 24, 2012
Annex
Feb 24, 2012
Claims
Feb 24, 2012
Description
Feb 24, 2012
Designation of inventor
Feb 24, 2012
Drawings
Feb 24, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
Dec 3, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 3, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2460640

A SCHULMAN

Application Number: EP12156894A
Filing Date: May 4, 2009
Status: Revoked; Mar 13, 2020
Publication Date: Aug 27, 2014
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Multilayer Clear Over Color Polyolefin Sheets And Layered Backing Structure

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