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Polyarylether Ketone Compositions And Method Of Coating A Metal Surface

Patent No. EP3426741 (titled "Polyarylether Ketone Compositions And Method Of Coating A Metal Surface") was filed by Solvay Specialty Polymers USA on Mar 3, 2017. The application was issued on Oct 21, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ARKEMA FRANCE	Jul 21, 2021	ARKEMA PATENT

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

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Jun 24, 2024
Letter relating to the revocation of the automatic debiting procedure
Dec 13, 2023
Letter relating to the request for the automatic debiting procedure
Dec 13, 2023
Letter relating to the revocation of the automatic debiting procedure
Jun 20, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jun 20, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 13, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 2, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 2, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 2, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 2, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 2, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 2, 2023
Means of redress
Mar 2, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 2, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 2, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 2, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 2, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 2, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 2, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 7, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Feb 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 6, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Dec 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Dec 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Dec 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Dec 7, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Dec 7, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 30, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 30, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 30, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 28, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Aug 4, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 4, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 27, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jul 21, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jul 21, 2021
Notice of opposition
Nov 2, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 24, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 10, 2020
French translation of claims
Sep 10, 2020
German translation of the claims
Sep 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 3, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 3, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 3, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 3, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 3, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 14, 2020
Claims
Apr 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 17, 2019
Annex to the communication
Dec 17, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 11, 2019
Examination started
Apr 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2019
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Dec 19, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 19, 2018
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 17, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 17, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 17, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 17, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 12, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Sep 26, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 28, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Aug 28, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 18, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 2, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 2, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 2, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 14, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Sep 14, 2017
Published international application - A1
May 23, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 7, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Apr 7, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Apr 7, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 9, 2017
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Mar 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2017
Abstract
Mar 3, 2017
Claims
Mar 3, 2017
Description
Mar 3, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
Mar 3, 2017
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Mar 3, 2017
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3426741

SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA

Application Number: EP17707589A
Filing Date: Mar 3, 2017
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 16, 2023
Publication Date: Oct 21, 2020
External Links: Slate, EP3426741B1, Google Patents