Aqueous Ink Composition For Ballpoint Pen

Patent No. EP2123724 (titled "Aqueous Ink Composition For Ballpoint Pen") was filed by The Pilot INK on Jan 30, 2008. The application was issued on May 23, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SOCIETE BIC	Feb 21, 2019	CABINET BEAU DE LOMENIE

Dossier Documents

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Jun 1, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jun 1, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
May 27, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 15, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 15, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 15, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 15, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 15, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 15, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 15, 2021
Means of redress
Feb 15, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 15, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 15, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 15, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 14, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jan 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jan 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jan 8, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 29, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Dec 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 27, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 10, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 10, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 4, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 4, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 4, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 4, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 4, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 4, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Mar 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 20, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 20, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 20, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 20, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 6, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 15, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 6, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 6, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 1, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Feb 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Feb 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Feb 21, 2019
Notice of opposition
Feb 21, 2019
Notice of opposition
Feb 21, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jun 4, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 26, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 12, 2018
French translation of claims
Mar 12, 2018
German translation of the claims
Mar 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 31, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 31, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 31, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 31, 2017
Text intended for grant
Sep 4, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Sep 4, 2017
Description
Sep 4, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Sep 4, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 2, 2017
Annex to the communication
May 2, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 27, 2017
Examination started
Dec 12, 2016
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Mar 12, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jan 7, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 6, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 6, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 6, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 6, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Oct 6, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Mar 25, 2014
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Mar 6, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 6, 2014
European search opinion
Mar 6, 2014
Supplementary European search report
Feb 24, 2014
Search started
Oct 28, 2009
Notification of forthcoming publication
Oct 14, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 14, 2009
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 16, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Aug 25, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 25, 2009
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 15, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2009
Abstract
Jul 15, 2009
Claims
Jul 15, 2009
Description
Jul 15, 2009
Drawings
Jul 15, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 19, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 2, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 2, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 14, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Aug 14, 2008
Copy of the translated international search report
Aug 14, 2008
International publication pamphlet

EP2123724

THE PILOT INK

Application Number: EP08704127A
Filing Date: Jan 30, 2008
Status: Opposition Rejected; May 28, 2021
Publication Date: May 23, 2018
External Links: Slate, EP2123724B1, Google Patents

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