Improved Low Titanium Dioxide Coatings

Patent No. EP2563867 (titled "Improved Low Titanium Dioxide Coatings") was filed by Akzo Nobel Coatings International BV on Apr 22, 2011. The application was issued on Sep 30, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CROWN PAINTS HEMPEL	Jun 27, 2016	HARRISON
DAW	Jun 27, 2016	METTEN

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Mar 16, 2021
Refund of fees
Feb 25, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Feb 25, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Feb 25, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Feb 25, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Feb 25, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Feb 25, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Feb 24, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 24, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 22, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Feb 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Dec 10, 2020
Consolidated list of documents cited in appeal procedure
Jun 25, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
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
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 29, 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 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
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 5, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 25, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 25, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 22, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 22, 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
Feb 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 8, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 8, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2019
Citation in appeal procedure - 070
Feb 4, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 4, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 31, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 23, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 23, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2019
Citation in appeal procedure - 070
Jan 21, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 21, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jan 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jan 18, 2019
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Jan 18, 2019
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Jan 18, 2019
Claims
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Claims
Jan 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Dec 21, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 21, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 19, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Oct 17, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 17, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2018
Citation in appeal procedure - 066
Oct 11, 2018
Citation in appeal procedure - 067
Oct 11, 2018
Citation in appeal procedure - 068
Oct 11, 2018
Citation in appeal procedure - 069
Oct 11, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 11, 2018
Reply to appeal
Oct 1, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 1, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2018
Citation in appeal procedure - 063
Sep 26, 2018
Citation in appeal procedure - 064
Sep 26, 2018
Citation in appeal procedure - 065
Sep 26, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 26, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jun 1, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 1, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2018
Citation in appeal procedure - 061
May 24, 2018
Citation in appeal procedure - 062
May 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 18, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 21, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 16, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Mar 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2018
Notice of appeal
Jan 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 22, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 22, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 22, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Jan 22, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 22, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 22, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 22, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 22, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 30, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Jun 29, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Jun 2, 2017
Communication of amended entries
May 22, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
May 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 16, 2017
Communication of amended entries
May 11, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
May 11, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
May 10, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 16, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 16, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 16, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 16, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 29, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 25, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 25, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 25, 2016
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Oct 25, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 13, 2016
Authorisation
Oct 13, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 4, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 4, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 4, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 4, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 4, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 27, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 27, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 27, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 27, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 27, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
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Jun 27, 2016
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Jun 27, 2016
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Jun 27, 2016
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Jun 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
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Jun 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 27, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 27, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 27, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 27, 2016
Priority document
Jun 27, 2016
Priority document
Oct 1, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 3, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 21, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 21, 2015
French translation of claims
Aug 21, 2015
German translation of the claims
May 12, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 12, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 12, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 12, 2015
Text intended for grant
Apr 30, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Apr 15, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 15, 2015
Claims
Apr 15, 2015
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Apr 14, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 14, 2015
Claims
Apr 14, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2015
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Feb 16, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 16, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 16, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 16, 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
Dec 23, 2014
Examination started
Dec 22, 2014
Observations by third parties
Dec 18, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2014
Observations by third parties
Jul 11, 2013
Matter concerning the application
Jul 3, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 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
Jan 3, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 18, 2012
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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 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)

EP2563867

AKZO NOBEL COATINGS INTERNATIONAL BV

Application Number: EP11717556A
Filing Date: Apr 22, 2011
Status: Revoked; Feb 26, 2021
Publication Date: Sep 30, 2015
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