Novel Fouling Control Coating Compositions

Patent No. EP2516559 (titled "Novel Fouling Control Coating Compositions") was filed by Hempel on Dec 22, 2010. The application was issued on Jan 21, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
JOTUN	Jan 21, 2015	DEHNS

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Apr 28, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Apr 25, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Apr 25, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Apr 25, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 1, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Feb 1, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Feb 1, 2023
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Jan 19, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 18, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jan 18, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jan 18, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 18, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 18, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 10, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2023
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jan 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 23, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2022
Authorisation
Dec 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 19, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 19, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 19, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 19, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 30, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 25, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 9, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 9, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 3, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jun 3, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
May 11, 2022
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
May 11, 2022
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Mar 29, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 23, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Mar 23, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Feb 26, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 20, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 9, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 27, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 27, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 27, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 29, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2019
Claims
Apr 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 12, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 11, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 16, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 11, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 11, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 19, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Sep 3, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 28, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 28, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 28, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 28, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 28, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 28, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 28, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 28, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 28, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 28, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 28, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 28, 2018
Reply to appeal
Apr 18, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 13, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 13, 2018
Claims
Apr 13, 2018
Claims
Apr 13, 2018
Claims
Apr 13, 2018
Claims
Apr 13, 2018
Claims
Apr 13, 2018
Claims
Apr 13, 2018
Claims
Apr 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 28, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 27, 2018
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2018
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Feb 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2018
Notice of appeal
Feb 15, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Dec 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 6, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 6, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 6, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 6, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 6, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 6, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 6, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 6, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 6, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 5, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2017
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 25, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2017
Claims
Aug 24, 2017
Claims
Aug 24, 2017
Claims
Aug 24, 2017
Claims
Aug 24, 2017
Claims
Aug 24, 2017
Claims
Aug 24, 2017
Claims
Aug 24, 2017
Claims
Aug 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2017
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Mar 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 24, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 24, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 8, 2016
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Jun 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2016
Claims
Jun 7, 2016
Claims
Jun 7, 2016
Claims
Jun 7, 2016
Claims
Jun 7, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 2, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 8, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Apr 4, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 27, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 27, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 28, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 21, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 21, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 21, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 23, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 7, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 9, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 9, 2014
French translation of claims
Dec 9, 2014
German translation of the claims
Dec 9, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 27, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 27, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 27, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 27, 2014
Text intended for grant
Mar 28, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Dec 19, 2013
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Dec 16, 2013
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Nov 27, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 27, 2013
Claims
Nov 27, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2013
Reply from applicant/patentee regarding third party observations
Aug 23, 2013
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Aug 22, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 14, 2013
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Aug 14, 2013
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Aug 14, 2013
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Aug 14, 2013
Observations by third parties
Aug 14, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Aug 14, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Aug 14, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Aug 14, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
Aug 14, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jul 8, 2013
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jun 28, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jun 28, 2013
Observations by third parties
Jun 28, 2013
Patent document filed by a Third party
May 30, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
May 30, 2013
Claims
May 30, 2013
Description
May 30, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 20, 2013
Annex to the communication
Mar 20, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 24, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 24, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Jan 24, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 1, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 1, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Oct 1, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 10, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 30, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
May 4, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 21, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 30, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Jun 30, 2011
Published international application - A1
Feb 25, 2011
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Jan 28, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 28, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 28, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 22, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2010
Abstract
Dec 22, 2010
Claims
Dec 22, 2010
Description
Dec 22, 2010
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2516559

HEMPEL

Application Number: EP10792948A
Filing Date: Dec 22, 2010
Status: Revoked; May 5, 2023
Publication Date: Jan 21, 2015
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