Method For Applying A Powder Coating

Patent No. EP2563526 (titled "Method For Applying A Powder Coating") was filed by Akzo Nobel on Apr 27, 2011. 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
GEMA SWITZERLAND	Sep 20, 2018	TRINKS
EMIL FREI	Sep 19, 2018	WESTPHAL

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

Get instant alerts for new documents

Jul 8, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jul 8, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 8, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 3, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 31, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 31, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 24, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 24, 2020
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 24, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 24, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 24, 2020
Means of redress
Feb 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2020
Submission concerning representation
Jan 29, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jan 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jan 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Jan 13, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Jan 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 13, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 16, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 16, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Feb 25, 2019
Claims
Feb 25, 2019
Claims
Feb 25, 2019
Claims
Feb 25, 2019
Claims
Feb 25, 2019
Claims
Feb 25, 2019
Claims
Feb 25, 2019
Claims
Feb 25, 2019
Claims
Feb 25, 2019
Claims
Feb 25, 2019
Claims
Feb 25, 2019
Claims
Feb 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 22, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Jan 7, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
Oct 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2018
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Oct 22, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2018
Authorisation
Oct 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2018
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Oct 15, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 15, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 15, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 26, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 26, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Sep 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Sep 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Sep 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Sep 20, 2018
Notice of opposition
Sep 20, 2018
Notice of opposition
Sep 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 20, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Sep 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Sep 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Sep 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Sep 19, 2018
Notice of opposition
Sep 19, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jan 5, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 23, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2017
French translation of claims
Nov 7, 2017
German translation of the claims
Nov 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 26, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 26, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 26, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 26, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 18, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jul 6, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jun 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Jun 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jun 8, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 8, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 8, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 8, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 8, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 14, 2015
Description
Dec 14, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 11, 2015
Description
Dec 11, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 14, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 8, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 7, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 16, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jun 16, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 3, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 31, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 31, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 3, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jul 3, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 30, 2014
Examination started
May 30, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 30, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
May 30, 2013
Amendments received before examination
May 30, 2013
Annex
May 29, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 29, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
May 29, 2013
Amendments received before examination
May 29, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 29, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 29, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 6, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 5, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 6, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 6, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 4, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 4, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 4, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 4, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 29, 2012
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Nov 14, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 12, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 7, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 7, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 7, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Nov 22, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 22, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 3, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Nov 3, 2011
Published international application - A1
Aug 17, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 17, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 17, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 27, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2011
Abstract
Apr 27, 2011
Claims
Apr 27, 2011
Description
Apr 27, 2011
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2563526

AKZO NOBEL

Application Number: EP11717575A
Filing Date: Apr 27, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jul 10, 2020
Publication Date: Dec 20, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

IP Verse

Method For Applying A Powder Coating

Patent Summary

Patent Family

Patent Oppositions (2)

Dossier Documents

EP2563526