Removable Closure And Coating System

Patent No. EP2989016 (titled "Removable Closure And Coating System") was filed by Engineered Polymer Solutions on Sep 24, 2014. The application was issued on Aug 4, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PPG INDUSTRIES	May 4, 2022	APPLEYARD LEES

Dossier Documents

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Feb 26, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 26, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Nov 21, 2023
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 21, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 21, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 21, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 21, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 21, 2023
Means of redress
Nov 21, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 21, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 21, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 21, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 21, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 21, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 21, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 21, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 31, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 29, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 29, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 29, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 29, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 29, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 31, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 10, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 9, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 9, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 6, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2023
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Feb 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 6, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 6, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 6, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 6, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 2, 2022
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Sep 2, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 29, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jul 21, 2022
Invitation to file an authorisation
Jul 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
May 19, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 19, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 11, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
May 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
May 4, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
May 4, 2022
Notice of opposition
May 4, 2022
Notice of opposition
Aug 17, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 8, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 28, 2021
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jun 28, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 7, 2021
Invitation to file an authorisation
Apr 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2021
French translation of claims
Apr 27, 2021
German translation of the claims
Apr 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 28, 2021
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 28, 2021
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 28, 2021
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 28, 2021
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 28, 2021
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Apr 27, 2020
Description
Apr 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 6, 2020
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 28, 2020
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 21, 2019
Annex to the communication
Oct 21, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 13, 2018
Claims
Dec 13, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 24, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 17, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 11, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 4, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 25, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 22, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 10, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 30, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 17, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 7, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jun 7, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
May 31, 2018
Examination started
Nov 17, 2017
Decision to allow further processing
Oct 18, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 18, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 18, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Oct 18, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 11, 2017
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no declaration of maintenance of the application/non-reply to the Written Opinion)
Dec 13, 2016
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Nov 24, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 24, 2016
European search opinion
Nov 24, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Nov 24, 2016
Supplementary European search report
May 9, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
May 9, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
May 9, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
May 9, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 19, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 3, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 14, 2016
Republication of front page of international application with corrected bibliographic data
Dec 21, 2015
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Dec 3, 2015
Communication in cases for which no other form is applicable
Nov 25, 2015
Reply by International Bureau
Nov 19, 2015
Reply by International Bureau
Nov 9, 2015
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Oct 26, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 26, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 26, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 1, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 4, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 28, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 28, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 28, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 9, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Apr 9, 2015
Published international application - A1

EP2989016

ENGINEERED POLYMER SOLUTIONS

Application Number: EP14851290A
Filing Date: Sep 24, 2014
Status: Revoked; Feb 23, 2024
Publication Date: Aug 4, 2021
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