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Cosmetic Compositions Comprising A Talc Particulate - EP3270871

The patent EP3270871 was granted to Imertech on Jul 3, 2019. The application was originally filed on Mar 16, 2016 under application number EP16713766A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3270871

IMERTECH

Application Number: EP16713766A
Filing Date: Mar 16, 2016
Status: Revoked; Jul 1, 2022
Publication Date: Jul 3, 2019
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions (2)

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
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IMI FABI	Apr 2, 2020	FUCHS	ADMISSIBLE
IMI FABI	Apr 2, 2020	FUCHS PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (12) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	US6348536
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP2410008
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2006159643
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US5849333
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO9704737
OPPOSITION	EP2250995
OPPOSITION	EP2770029
OPPOSITION	US2006159643
OPPOSITION	US2009035244
OPPOSITION	US5849333
OPPOSITION	US8834906
OPPOSITION	US8916121

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 29, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Jun 29, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
OPPO
Jun 24, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
OPPO
Mar 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 17, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 15, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 15, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Mar 15, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Mar 15, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Mar 15, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Mar 15, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Mar 15, 2022
Means of redress
OPPO
Mar 15, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Mar 15, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Mar 15, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Mar 15, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 15, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 15, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Mar 15, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jan 14, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 29, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
OPPO
Nov 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
OPPO
Nov 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
OPPO
Nov 11, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Nov 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 3, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 6, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 6, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 23, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Apr 23, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 23, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 23, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Apr 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Nov 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jun 18, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jun 18, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Apr 8, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Apr 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
OPPO
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
OPPO
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
OPPO
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
OPPO
Apr 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
OPPO
Apr 2, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
OPPO
Apr 2, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 2, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jul 15, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jun 6, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
May 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 24, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
May 24, 2019
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
May 24, 2019
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Apr 25, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Feb 20, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Search/Exam
Feb 14, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Search/Exam
Jan 30, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Jan 30, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jan 30, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jan 30, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Jan 30, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2019
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Search/Exam
Dec 21, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Search/Exam
Dec 21, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Search/Exam
Dec 20, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Search/Exam
Dec 20, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Search/Exam
Nov 6, 2018
Examination started
Search/Exam
Apr 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 27, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Apr 27, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Apr 27, 2018
Amendments received before examination
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Apr 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Feb 8, 2018
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Search/Exam
Feb 6, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jan 31, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jan 31, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 31, 2018
Letter concerning the inventor
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Jan 4, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Nov 22, 2017
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Search/Exam
Nov 16, 2017
Letter which had not been notified
Search/Exam
Nov 2, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Oct 24, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
Oct 23, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Oct 23, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Oct 2, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Sep 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 25, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jul 26, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Oct 11, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Oct 11, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Oct 11, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Sep 22, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Sep 22, 2016
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
May 19, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
May 19, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
May 19, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Apr 5, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
PCTRO
Mar 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Mar 16, 2016
Abstract
PCTRO
Mar 16, 2016
Claims
PCTRO
Mar 16, 2016
Description
PCTRO
Mar 16, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
PCTRO
Mar 16, 2016
Drawings
PCTRO
Mar 16, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
PCTRO
Mar 16, 2016
Priority document (RO-procedure)
PCTRO
Mar 16, 2016
Priority document (RO-procedure)
PCTRO
Mar 16, 2016
Priority document (RO-procedure)
PCTRO