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Ophthalmic Lens - EP2850484

The patent EP2850484 was granted to Essilor on Dec 19, 2018. The application was filed on May 16, 2013 under application number EP13729971A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2850484

ESSILOR

Application Number: EP13729971A
Filing Date: May 16, 2013
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 5, 2021
Publication Date: Dec 19, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
CARL ZEISS	Sep 19, 2019	WALCHER	-

Patent Citations (13) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	WO2011EP72386
DESCRIPTION	EP0614957
DESCRIPTION	FR2734827
DESCRIPTION	US7678464
DESCRIPTION	WO2008024414
DESCRIPTION	WO2008107325
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2004233524
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2010149483
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US4793669
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2008024414
OPPOSITION	US2008213473
OPPOSITION	US2010149483
OPPOSITION	US4793669

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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Nov 9, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Nov 9, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Nov 4, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Jul 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 26, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jul 26, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Jul 26, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Jul 26, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Jul 26, 2021
Means of redress
OPPO
Jul 26, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jul 26, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Jul 26, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 26, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jul 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jul 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
OPPO
Jun 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
OPPO
Jun 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
OPPO
Jun 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
OPPO
Jun 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
OPPO
Jun 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 28, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jun 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 25, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jun 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
OPPO
Jun 22, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Jun 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 22, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
May 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 29, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 12, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 12, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 3, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 13, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Oct 13, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Oct 13, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Oct 13, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 13, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 13, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 2, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jan 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 23, 2020
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
OPPO
Jan 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 20, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
OPPO
Oct 4, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Oct 4, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Sep 25, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Sep 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Sep 19, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
OPPO
Sep 19, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Sep 19, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jan 3, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Nov 22, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Nov 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 8, 2018
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Nov 8, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Nov 8, 2018
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Nov 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jul 3, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Jul 3, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jul 3, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jul 3, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Jul 3, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
May 31, 2018
Examination started
Search/Exam
Mar 15, 2018
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Search/Exam
Dec 12, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Search/Exam
Dec 11, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Search/Exam
Dec 5, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Search/Exam
Jun 20, 2017
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Search/Exam
Jun 19, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Jul 11, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2015
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2015
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Search/Exam
Feb 25, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Jan 8, 2015
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Dec 19, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Dec 19, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Dec 19, 2014
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
Dec 2, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Nov 14, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 14, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Sep 26, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Mar 13, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Mar 13, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Mar 13, 2014
Published international application - A9
Search/Exam
Dec 16, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Dec 16, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Dec 16, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Dec 13, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Dec 13, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Nov 21, 2013
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 21, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Nov 21, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Nov 21, 2013
Published international application - A1
OPPO
Nov 21, 2013
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Sep 9, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Sep 9, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Sep 9, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Jul 4, 2013
Submission concerning representation
PCTISA
May 16, 2013
Abstract
PCTISA
May 16, 2013
Claims
PCTISA
May 16, 2013
Description
PCTISA
May 16, 2013
Drawings
PCTISA