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The patent EP2838816 was granted to Engineered Polymer Solutions on Sep 8, 2021. The application was filed on Mar 13, 2013 under application number EP13778235A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPG INDUSTRIES | Jun 8, 2022 | APPLEYARD LEES | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2010178442 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5464885 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7189787 |
| EXAMINATION | US6495655 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2007135108 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003198819 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004259989 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008171195 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012027974 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003213195 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003306635 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2004002575 |
| OPPOSITION | US4522961 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013158261 |
| SEARCH | JP2005146490 |
| SEARCH | US5464885 |
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.
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Decision to grant a European patent
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Aug 3, 2021
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 2, 2021
French translation of claims
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Aug 2, 2021
German translation of the claims
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Aug 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 21, 2021
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Mar 31, 2021
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Mar 31, 2021
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Description
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Dec 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 9, 2020
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Annex to the communication
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Nov 27, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
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Oct 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 6, 2020
Amended description with annotations
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Oct 6, 2020
Description
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Oct 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Jul 31, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
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Jul 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 16, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 16, 2020
Annex
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Jul 16, 2020
Claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Oct 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Claims
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Annex to the communication
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Aug 16, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
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Annex to the communication
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Feb 8, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Jul 17, 2018
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Annex to the communication
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Jul 3, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
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Jun 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Jun 14, 2018
Claims
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Jun 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Dec 5, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
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Nov 24, 2017
Examination started
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Dec 29, 2016
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Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 29, 2016
Amendments received before examination
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Jun 17, 2016
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European search opinion
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Jun 1, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
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Jun 1, 2016
Supplementary European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Feb 9, 2016
Partial European search report
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Jan 25, 2016
Amendments not yet acceptable
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Jan 12, 2016
Annex
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Annex to the communication
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Search started
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Mar 12, 2015
Submission concerning representation
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Jan 28, 2015
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Notification of the recording of a change
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Oct 29, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
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Oct 27, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 27, 2014
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Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 27, 2014
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Amended description with annotations
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Oct 27, 2014
Annex
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Oct 27, 2014
Annex
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Oct 27, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
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Aug 29, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
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Jul 3, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
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Nov 13, 2013
Oct 24, 2013
Copy of the international search report
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Oct 24, 2013
Published international application - A1
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