Paper Coating Pigments

Patent No. EP1579070 (titled "Paper Coating Pigments") was filed by Imerys Pigments on Dec 29, 2003. The application was issued on Feb 15, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
OMYA	Nov 15, 2017	MAIWALD
SCHAEFER KALK	Nov 13, 2017	MAI BESIER

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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Jul 9, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 9, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 9, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jul 4, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Apr 25, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Apr 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 25, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 25, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 25, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 25, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 25, 2019
Means of redress
Mar 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 13, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 28, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 25, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 25, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 25, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 31, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 23, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 23, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 23, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 7, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Apr 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 25, 2018
Claims
Apr 25, 2018
Claims
Apr 25, 2018
Claims
Apr 25, 2018
Claims
Apr 25, 2018
Claims
Apr 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 20, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Dec 18, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 15, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 15, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 22, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 21, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 16, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Notice of opposition
Nov 16, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2017
Notice of opposition
Nov 15, 2017
Notice of opposition
Nov 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2017
Notice of opposition
Nov 13, 2017
Notice of opposition
Nov 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 13, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 13, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 15, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 19, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2016
French translation of claims
Dec 20, 2016
German translation of the claims
Dec 20, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 10, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 10, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 10, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 10, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 2, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 3, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 3, 2016
Claims
Jun 3, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 3, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 10, 2016
Annex to the communication
Feb 10, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 12, 2015
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Nov 9, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Nov 9, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2009
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
May 11, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Oct 25, 2007
Decision to allow further processing
Oct 15, 2007
Claims
Oct 15, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 8, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 23, 2007
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
May 8, 2007
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 30, 2007
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 27, 2007
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 29, 2006
Annex to the communication
Dec 29, 2006
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 26, 2005
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Aug 18, 2005
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 20, 2005
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 20, 2005
Amendments received before examination
Jul 20, 2005
Request for entry into the European phase
May 23, 2005
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 20, 2005
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jan 14, 2005
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jan 14, 2005
Refund of fees (PCT)
Jan 14, 2005
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jan 14, 2005
international preliminary examination report - Automated negative
Dec 29, 2004
Copy of the international search report
Dec 29, 2004
International publication of the international search report
Aug 10, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 22, 2004
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jul 22, 2004
Notification of receipt of demand
Jul 19, 2004
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Jul 19, 2004
PCT demand form
Jul 15, 2004
Published international application - A2
Jul 14, 2004
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Jul 14, 2004
PCT demand form
Mar 12, 2004
Submission concerning representation
Jan 23, 2004
Abstract
Jan 23, 2004
Claims
Jan 23, 2004
Description
Jan 23, 2004
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EP1579070

IMERYS PIGMENTS

Application Number: EP03782719A
Filing Date: Dec 29, 2003
Status: Revoked; Jul 5, 2019
Publication Date: Feb 15, 2017
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