Silverpigments

Patent No. EP1469041 (titled "Silverpigments") was filed by Merck Patent on Mar 9, 2004. The application was issued on May 27, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ECKART	Feb 29, 2016	LOUIS POHLAU LOHRENTZ
BASF	Feb 25, 2016	VO

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.

Date
Description

Jun 14, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 14, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 14, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jun 11, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Mar 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 26, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 26, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 26, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Feb 26, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 26, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 26, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 26, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 26, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 26, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 26, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 23, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 23, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 23, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 23, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 23, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 23, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
May 23, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 23, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 23, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 21, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 21, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 19, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Aug 8, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Aug 3, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 11, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 11, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 11, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 11, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 8, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 4, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 29, 2016
Notice of opposition
Feb 29, 2016
Notice of opposition
Feb 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 25, 2016
Notice of opposition
Feb 25, 2016
Notice of opposition
Feb 25, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 4, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 10, 2015
English translation of the claims
Apr 10, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 10, 2015
French translation of claims
Apr 10, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 12, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 12, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 12, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 12, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jan 26, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jan 15, 2015
Claims
Jan 15, 2015
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jan 14, 2015
Claims
Jan 14, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2015
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Oct 2, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 2, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 2, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 2, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jul 30, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jul 30, 2014
Description
Jul 30, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 29, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jul 29, 2014
Description
Jul 29, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 30, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
May 27, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 26, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 27, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jan 27, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 5, 2011
Decision to allow further processing
Aug 13, 2011
Claims
Aug 13, 2011
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Aug 13, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 12, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 15, 2011
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Mar 3, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 28, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 25, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 28, 2010
Annex to the communication
Oct 28, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 26, 2010
Maintenance of the application
Jul 12, 2010
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jun 9, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 9, 2010
European search report
Sep 8, 2004
Notification of forthcoming publication
May 3, 2004
Communication to designated inventor
May 3, 2004
Communication to designated inventor
May 3, 2004
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 9, 2004
Abstract
Mar 9, 2004
Claims
Mar 9, 2004
Description
Mar 9, 2004
Designation of inventor
Mar 9, 2004
Priority document
Mar 9, 2004
Request for grant of a European patent

EP1469041

MERCK PATENT

Application Number: EP04005556A
Filing Date: Mar 9, 2004
Status: Revoked; Jun 15, 2018
Publication Date: May 27, 2015
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EP1469041