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Method For Preparing Cationic Electrodeposition Coating Composition

Patent No. EP3354701 (titled "Method For Preparing Cationic Electrodeposition Coating Composition") was filed by Nippon Paint Automotive Coatings on Sep 23, 2016. The application was issued on Jun 10, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PPG INDUSTRIES	Mar 9, 2021	F & E PATENT

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Apr 16, 2025
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Apr 16, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Apr 16, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 24, 2025
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Mar 24, 2025
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Dec 23, 2024
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 23, 2024
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 23, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 23, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 23, 2024
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Dec 23, 2024
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Dec 11, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2024
Claims
Dec 11, 2024
Claims
Dec 11, 2024
Claims
Dec 11, 2024
Claims
Dec 11, 2024
Claims
Dec 11, 2024
Claims
Dec 11, 2024
Claims
Dec 11, 2024
Claims
Dec 11, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 3, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 3, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 3, 2024
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 14, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 8, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 17, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 17, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 10, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 8, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 6, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Dec 6, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Dec 1, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Dec 1, 2023
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Sep 27, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2023
Reply to appeal
Sep 6, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2023
Reply to appeal
May 10, 2023
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 10, 2023
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 6, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
May 6, 2023
Consolidated list of documents cited in appeal procedure
May 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
May 2, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
May 2, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 016
May 2, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 017
May 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2023
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 2, 2023
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 7, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 7, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 7, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 7, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2023
Notice of appeal
Mar 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2023
Notice of appeal
Jan 5, 2023
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 23, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 23, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 23, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2022
Means of redress
Dec 23, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 23, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 23, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 23, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 23, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 26, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Aug 27, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Aug 27, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 27, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 26, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Aug 1, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Aug 1, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Aug 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 24, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 24, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2022
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Oct 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Oct 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Oct 1, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Oct 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 1, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2021
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jul 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 24, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 24, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 15, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Mar 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Mar 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Mar 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Mar 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Mar 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2021
Notice of opposition
Mar 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Mar 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Mar 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Mar 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Mar 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Mar 9, 2021
International publication (Pamphlet)
Mar 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jun 22, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 14, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 30, 2020
French translation of claims
Apr 30, 2020
German translation of the claims
Apr 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2020
Document concerning representation
Jan 3, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 3, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 3, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 3, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 3, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 23, 2019
Examination started
Aug 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 7, 2019
Maintenance of the application
Apr 16, 2019
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Mar 29, 2019
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 29, 2019
European search opinion
Mar 29, 2019
Information on Search Strategy
Mar 29, 2019
Supplementary European search report
Mar 18, 2019
Search started
Dec 20, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 14, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 13, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 4, 2018
Notification of forthcoming publication
May 8, 2018
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
May 4, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
May 4, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2018
Abstract
Apr 20, 2018
Claims
Apr 20, 2018
Description
Apr 20, 2018
Matter concerning the application
Apr 20, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 20, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Apr 9, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 9, 2018
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 2, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 18, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 30, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Mar 30, 2017
Copy of the translated international search report
Mar 30, 2017
International publication pamphlet

EP3354701

NIPPON PAINT AUTOMOTIVE COATINGS

Application Number: EP16848689A
Filing Date: Sep 23, 2016
Status: Revoked; Apr 18, 2025
Publication Date: Jun 10, 2020
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