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Ink, Ink Jet Recording Method, Ink Cartridge, And Ink Jet Recording Apparatus

Patent No. EP2216375 (titled "Ink, Ink Jet Recording Method, Ink Cartridge, And Ink Jet Recording Apparatus") was filed by Canon Kabushiki Kaisha on Jan 28, 2010. The application was issued on Jul 6, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BASF COLORS & EFFECTS GMBH	Apr 6, 2017	BASF ASSOCIATION

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Jan 16, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jan 16, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 11, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 2, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 2, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 2, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 2, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 2, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 2, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 2, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 2, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 2, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 2, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 30, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 30, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 9, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 19, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 19, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 19, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 19, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 19, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 13, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 12, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 12, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 18, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 13, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 6, 2017
Notice of opposition
Apr 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 9, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
May 30, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 30, 2016
French translation of claims
May 30, 2016
German translation of the claims
May 30, 2016
Matter concerning the application
May 30, 2016
Matter concerning the application
May 24, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 24, 2016
French translation of claims
May 24, 2016
German translation of the claims
Mar 21, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 21, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 21, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 21, 2016
Text intended for grant
Sep 26, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 26, 2015
Claims
Sep 26, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Sep 26, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 24, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 24, 2015
Claims
Sep 24, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Sep 24, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 31, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 30, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 28, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 20, 2015
Annex to the communication
Mar 20, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 15, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 9, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 30, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 30, 2013
Claims
Oct 30, 2013
Description
Oct 30, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 28, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2013
Claims
Oct 28, 2013
Description
Oct 28, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 23, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 20, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 20, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 19, 2013
Annex to the communication
Apr 19, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 20, 2012
Description
Sep 20, 2012
Reply from applicant/patentee regarding third party observations
Sep 15, 2012
Description
Sep 15, 2012
Reply from applicant/patentee regarding third party observations
May 4, 2012
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Apr 21, 2012
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Apr 21, 2012
Observations by third parties
Apr 21, 2012
Patent document filed by a Third party
Apr 21, 2012
Patent document filed by a Third party
Apr 19, 2012
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Apr 13, 2012
Observations by third parties
Dec 22, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 22, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 22, 2010
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 22, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Dec 20, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 20, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 20, 2010
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 20, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Aug 16, 2010
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jul 28, 2010
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Jul 16, 2010
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jun 4, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 4, 2010
European search opinion
Jun 4, 2010
European search report
Jun 4, 2010
Invitation to file a translation of the previous application
Apr 6, 2010
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Mar 30, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 30, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 15, 2010
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 12, 2010
Letter concerning the inventor
Jan 28, 2010
Abstract
Jan 28, 2010
Claims
Jan 28, 2010
Description
Jan 28, 2010
Designation of inventor
Jan 28, 2010
Drawings
Jan 28, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2216375

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Application Number: EP10000899A
Filing Date: Jan 28, 2010
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jan 18, 2019
Publication Date: Jul 6, 2016
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