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Use Of Particulate Titanium Dioxide For Reducing The Transmission Of Near-Infrared Radiation

Patent No. EP3054761 (titled "Use Of Particulate Titanium Dioxide For Reducing The Transmission Of Near-Infrared Radiation") was filed by A Schulman Plastics on Oct 10, 2014. The application was issued on Sep 12, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
VENATOR MATERIALS UK LIMITED	Jun 11, 2019	BARKER BRETTELL

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Mar 15, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 15, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 10, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Dec 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 26, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 26, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 26, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 26, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 26, 2020
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 26, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 26, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 26, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 26, 2020
Means of redress
Nov 26, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 26, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 26, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 26, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 1, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 27, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Aug 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Aug 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Aug 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Aug 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Aug 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Aug 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Aug 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Aug 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Aug 5, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Jul 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Jul 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 5, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 5, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 5, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 5, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 10, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 14, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 13, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 13, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Nov 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Nov 5, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Nov 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Sep 16, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jul 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 18, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 25, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 25, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 17, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jun 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jun 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jun 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jun 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jun 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jun 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jun 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jun 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jun 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jun 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jun 11, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jun 11, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 24, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 17, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 30, 2018
French translation of claims
Jul 30, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jul 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2018
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 25, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 25, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 25, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 25, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 25, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2017
Citation for the examination procedure
Nov 27, 2017
Citation for the examination procedure
Nov 27, 2017
Citation for the examination procedure
Nov 27, 2017
Citation for the examination procedure
Nov 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Nov 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Nov 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Nov 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Nov 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Nov 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Nov 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Nov 27, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Nov 27, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 23, 2017
Annex to the communication
Oct 23, 2017
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Oct 23, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 18, 2017
Examination started
Jul 26, 2017
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
May 19, 2017
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
May 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2017
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
May 15, 2017
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
May 15, 2017
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
May 15, 2017
Observations by third parties
May 15, 2017
Patent document filed by a Third party
May 15, 2017
Patent document filed by a Third party
May 15, 2017
Patent document filed by a Third party
May 15, 2017
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 20, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 17, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
May 17, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
May 17, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
May 17, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
May 11, 2016
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
May 4, 2016
Refund of fees
Apr 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 20, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Apr 20, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 19, 2016
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Apr 19, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Feb 19, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 18, 2015
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Nov 18, 2015
International preliminary examination report
Nov 18, 2015
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Nov 18, 2015
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Nov 18, 2015
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Aug 19, 2015
Notification of receipt of demand
Aug 7, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 7, 2015
Annex
Aug 7, 2015
PCT demand form
Aug 7, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Aug 7, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Aug 7, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 7, 2015
Reply to International Search Opinion
May 6, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 16, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Apr 16, 2015
Published international application - A1
Jan 26, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 26, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 26, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 10, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2014
Abstract
Oct 10, 2014
Claims
Oct 10, 2014
Description
Oct 10, 2014
Drawings
Oct 10, 2014
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3054761

A SCHULMAN PLASTICS

Application Number: EP14793797A
Filing Date: Oct 10, 2014
Status: Revoked; Mar 12, 2021
Publication Date: Sep 12, 2018
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