Method For Producing A Coating Agent

Patent No. EP3077462 (titled "Method For Producing A Coating Agent") was filed by Thor on Dec 3, 2014. The application was issued on Nov 8, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LANXESS DEUTSCHLAND	Jun 17, 2020	-

Dossier Documents

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Oct 12, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 12, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 6, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 28, 2023
English translation of the claims
Sep 28, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Sep 28, 2023
French translation of claims
Sep 26, 2023
English translation of the claims
Sep 26, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Sep 26, 2023
French translation of claims
Jul 20, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 20, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 20, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 13, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 11, 2023
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 3, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 3, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 3, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2023
Means of redress
Apr 3, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 3, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 3, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 3, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 3, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 6, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Mar 6, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 6, 2023
Description
Mar 6, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 3, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Mar 3, 2023
Description
Mar 3, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 24, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 4, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 31, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 20, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 20, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 20, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 30, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 30, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Sep 21, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Sep 13, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 5, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 18, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 1, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 10, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 7, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 7, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Nov 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 24, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 22, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2021
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Mar 24, 2021
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 23, 2021
Request for extension of time limit
Dec 18, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 18, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 22, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 17, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jun 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 16, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 6, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 20, 2020
English translation of the claims
Jan 20, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 20, 2020
French translation of claims
Jan 17, 2020
English translation of the claims
Jan 17, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 17, 2020
French translation of claims
Oct 18, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 18, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 18, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 18, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 18, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 6, 2019
Examination started
Sep 14, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 6, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 6, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 6, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Sep 5, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 5, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 5, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Jul 13, 2016
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 11, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 11, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 11, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 21, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 28, 2016
Annex
May 28, 2016
General authorisation
May 28, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 28, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
May 27, 2016
Annex
May 27, 2016
General authorisation
May 27, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 27, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 27, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 15, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 29, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 11, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Jun 11, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Jun 11, 2015
Published international application - A1
Mar 16, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 16, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 16, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 5, 2014
Abstract
Dec 5, 2014
Claims
Dec 5, 2014
Description
Dec 3, 2014
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3077462

THOR

Application Number: EP14816127A
Filing Date: Dec 3, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 6, 2023
Publication Date: Nov 8, 2023
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