Pigment Preparations

Patent No. EP2268746 (titled "Pigment Preparations") was filed by Merck Patent on Apr 9, 2009. The application was issued on Jul 29, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ECKART	Apr 29, 2016	WALCHER

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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Jan 24, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 24, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jan 19, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Oct 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 10, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 10, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 10, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 10, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Oct 10, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 10, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 10, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 10, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 10, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 20, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 12, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 27, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 18, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 20, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 20, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 13, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 24, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 6, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 7, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 7, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 11, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Filing of a new opposition
Apr 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 2, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 19, 2015
English translation of the claims
Jun 19, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 19, 2015
French translation of claims
Jun 19, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 18, 2015
English translation of the claims
Jun 18, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 18, 2015
French translation of claims
Jun 18, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 18, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 19, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 19, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 19, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 19, 2015
Text intended for grant
Dec 22, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 22, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Dec 22, 2014
Claims
Dec 22, 2014
Description
Dec 22, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 18, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Dec 18, 2014
Claims
Dec 18, 2014
Description
Dec 18, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 3, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 30, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 28, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 27, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jun 27, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 5, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 4, 2012
Claims
Apr 4, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 26, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 25, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 23, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 30, 2011
Annex to the communication
Sep 30, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 21, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 21, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Dec 20, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Dec 8, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 1, 2010
Communication concerning correction of deficiences in Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 9, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 9, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 3, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 14, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Jan 14, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Jan 14, 2010
International publication of the international search report
Nov 19, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 11, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 11, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 11, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 29, 2009
Published international application - A2
Apr 9, 2009
Abstract
Apr 9, 2009
Annex
Apr 9, 2009
Claims
Apr 9, 2009
Description

EP2268746

MERCK PATENT

Application Number: EP09733840A
Filing Date: Apr 9, 2009
Status: Revoked; Jan 26, 2018
Publication Date: Jul 29, 2015
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