Adapter For Ink Cartridge

Patent No. EP2335929 (titled "Adapter For Ink Cartridge") was filed by Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha on Jul 25, 2008. The application was issued on Jul 17, 2019.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PEARL	Oct 12, 2016	PATENTANWALTE RUFF

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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Jun 21, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 21, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 14, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 7, 2019
French translation of claims
Jun 7, 2019
German translation of the claims
Mar 8, 2019
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 8, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 8, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 5, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 23, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 31, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 12, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 12, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 12, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 12, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 12, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 12, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 12, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 12, 2018
Means of redress
Jul 12, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 12, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 12, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 12, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 16, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 16, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Feb 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 16, 2018
Claims
Feb 16, 2018
Claims
Feb 16, 2018
Claims
Feb 16, 2018
Claims
Feb 16, 2018
Claims
Feb 16, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 14, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 7, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 7, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 6, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 6, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 17, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 17, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 17, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 17, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 10, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 10, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 10, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 10, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 10, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 10, 2017
Claims
Apr 10, 2017
Claims
Apr 10, 2017
Claims
Apr 10, 2017
Claims
Apr 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 10, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 7, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2017
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Mar 24, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 16, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 16, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 18, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 12, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Notice of opposition
Oct 12, 2016
Notice of opposition
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 17, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 11, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Nov 12, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2015
French translation of claims
Nov 12, 2015
German translation of the claims
Nov 12, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2015
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 2, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 2, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 2, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 2, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jun 17, 2015
Advice of delivery
Jun 16, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jun 16, 2015
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Jun 16, 2015
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Jun 16, 2015
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Jun 16, 2015
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2015
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 29, 2015
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 28, 2015
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 26, 2015
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2015
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2015
Claims
Apr 22, 2015
Claims
Apr 22, 2015
Claims
Apr 22, 2015
Claims
Apr 22, 2015
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 6, 2015
Advice of delivery
Dec 30, 2014
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2014
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 23, 2014
Annex to the communication
Dec 23, 2014
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2014
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Mar 6, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 6, 2014
Claims
Mar 6, 2014
Description
Mar 6, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 8, 2013
Annex to the communication
Nov 8, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 10, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Jan 10, 2013
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jan 7, 2013
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Dec 19, 2012
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 19, 2012
Observations by third parties
Dec 19, 2012
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 19, 2012
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Nov 8, 2012
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Aug 27, 2012
Document related to search matters
Aug 27, 2012
Drawings
Aug 27, 2012
French translation of claims
Aug 27, 2012
German translation of the claims
Aug 27, 2012
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Aug 27, 2012
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Apr 27, 2012
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 27, 2012
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 27, 2012
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 27, 2012
Text intended for grant
Jan 24, 2012
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Dec 15, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 15, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Dec 15, 2011
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 28, 2011
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
May 25, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
May 23, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 23, 2011
European search opinion
May 23, 2011
European search report
Mar 31, 2011
Abstract
Mar 31, 2011
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Mar 31, 2011
Claims
Mar 31, 2011
Description
Mar 31, 2011
Designation of inventor
Mar 31, 2011
Designation of inventor
Mar 31, 2011
Designation of inventor
Mar 31, 2011
Designation of inventor
Mar 31, 2011
Document related to search matters
Mar 31, 2011
Drawings
Mar 31, 2011
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 31, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2335929

BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Application Number: EP11160606A
Filing Date: Jul 25, 2008
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 14, 2019
Publication Date: Jul 17, 2019
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