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Coating Compositions For Packaging Articles Such As Food And Beverage Containers - EP3741818

The patent EP3741818 was granted to Swimc on Jul 16, 2025. The application was filed on Dec 23, 2015 under application number EP20178787A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3741818

SWIMC
Application Number
EP20178787A
Filing Date
Dec 23, 2015
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
May 9, 2025
Publication Date
Jul 16, 2025
External Links
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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
PPG INDUSTRIESMay 30, 2023APPLEYARD LEESADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (10) New

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OPPOSITIONWO2010097353
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OPPOSITIONWO2013098218
OPPOSITIONWO2014139971
OPPOSITIONWO2014139973
OPPOSITIONWO2022147004
OPPOSITIONWO8912618
SEARCHWO2014139971
SEARCHWO2015002958
SEARCHWO2015002961

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