Improved Low Titanium Dioxide Coatings

Patent No. EP2563866 (titled "Improved Low Titanium Dioxide Coatings") was filed by Akzo Nobel Coatings International BV on Apr 22, 2011. The application was issued on Aug 5, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CROWN PAINTS HEMPEL	May 6, 2016	HARRISON

Dossier Documents

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May 21, 2021
F3004 Communication of the Registry
May 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 14, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 5, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Apr 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Apr 21, 2021
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Apr 16, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Apr 16, 2021
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Mar 8, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2021
Withdrawal of application
Feb 24, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2021
Withdrawal of application
May 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 12, 2020
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Apr 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 28, 2019
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Nov 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Nov 11, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 5, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 5, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 5, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 5, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 26, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Feb 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 20, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 10, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 3, 2019
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Jan 3, 2019
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Dec 27, 2018
Claims
Dec 27, 2018
Claims
Dec 27, 2018
Claims
Dec 27, 2018
Claims
Dec 27, 2018
Claims
Dec 27, 2018
Claims
Dec 27, 2018
Reply to appeal
Dec 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 22, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 20, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 13, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 13, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 13, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Aug 13, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 13, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 13, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 7, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jun 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jun 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2018
Notice of appeal
May 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 18, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 13, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 13, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 13, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 13, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 13, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 13, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 13, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 13, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 13, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 13, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 13, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 13, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 29, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 29, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 29, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 7, 2017
Communication of amended entries
May 22, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
May 11, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
May 10, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 20, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 20, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 21, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 21, 2016
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Oct 21, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 20, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 13, 2016
Authorisation
Oct 13, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 14, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 14, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 10, 2016
Communication of amended entries
May 27, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 26, 2016
Request concerning representative opponent
May 6, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 6, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 6, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 6, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 9, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 25, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 25, 2015
French translation of claims
Jun 25, 2015
German translation of the claims
Feb 27, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 27, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 27, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 27, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jan 13, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Jan 13, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jan 7, 2015
Examination started
Dec 22, 2014
Observations by third parties
Dec 18, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2014
Observations by third parties
May 22, 2013
Matter concerning the application
May 15, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2013
Matter concerning the application
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 4, 2012
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 30, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 30, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 30, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 30, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 30, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 30, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 30, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 27, 2012
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Nov 14, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 18, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 7, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 24, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 24, 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 3, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 3, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 3, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 22, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2011
Abstract
Apr 22, 2011
Claims
Apr 22, 2011
Description
Apr 22, 2011
Drawings
Apr 22, 2011
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2563866

AKZO NOBEL COATINGS INTERNATIONAL BV

Application Number: EP11715568A
Filing Date: Apr 22, 2011
Status: Revoked; May 7, 2021
Publication Date: Aug 5, 2015
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