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Tinting Machine And Method For Dispensing Colorant Into A Paint Container With Base Paint

Patent No. EP3374091 (titled "Tinting Machine And Method For Dispensing Colorant Into A Paint Container With Base Paint") was filed by Akzo Nobel on Nov 10, 2016. The application was issued on Sep 4, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
DAW	Jun 4, 2020	METTEN

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Oct 5, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Oct 5, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 29, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 20, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 20, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 20, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 20, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 20, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 20, 2022
Means of redress
Jun 20, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 20, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 20, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 20, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 8, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 5, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 11, 2021
Document concerning representation
Nov 11, 2021
Document concerning representation
Nov 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 21, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
May 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 25, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 25, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 25, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 17, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 9, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jun 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jun 4, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jun 4, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jun 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jun 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
Sep 16, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 8, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 24, 2019
French translation of claims
Jul 24, 2019
German translation of the claims
Apr 5, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 5, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 5, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 5, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 5, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 28, 2019
Examination started
Nov 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 23, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Nov 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 22, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 20, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 20, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 20, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 18, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jun 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
May 28, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 18, 2018
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 18, 2018
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 18, 2018
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 18, 2018
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 23, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 7, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 18, 2017
Copy of the international search report
May 18, 2017
Published international application - A1
Feb 6, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 6, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 6, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 23, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Nov 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2016
Abstract
Nov 10, 2016
Claims
Nov 10, 2016
Description
Nov 10, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Nov 10, 2016
Drawings
Nov 10, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Nov 10, 2016
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3374091

AKZO NOBEL

Application Number: EP16794602A
Filing Date: Nov 10, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Sep 30, 2022
Publication Date: Sep 4, 2019
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