Pearlescent Pigments On The Basis Of Fine And Thin Synthetic Substrates

Patent No. EP2488589 (titled "Pearlescent Pigments On The Basis Of Fine And Thin Synthetic Substrates") was filed by Eckart on Oct 12, 2010. The application was issued on Apr 10, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SUN CHEMICAL COLORS & EFFECTS	Sep 21, 2017	HERZOG

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.

Date
Description

Mar 14, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 14, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 18, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2023
English translation of the claims
Dec 18, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Dec 18, 2023
French translation of claims
Dec 18, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 6, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 6, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 6, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 1, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 27, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 21, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 21, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2023
Means of redress
Jul 21, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 21, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2023
Claims
Mar 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 6, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 2, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jan 19, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Jan 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 27, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Aug 4, 2022
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Aug 3, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Aug 3, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Aug 3, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Aug 3, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jul 27, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 27, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 27, 2022
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Jul 27, 2022
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Jul 14, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jul 14, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jul 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 30, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 23, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 23, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 22, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Jun 22, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Jun 22, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 20, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 18, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 31, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 31, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 23, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Feb 23, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Feb 23, 2022
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Feb 17, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Dec 23, 2021
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Dec 23, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 16, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2021
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Dec 16, 2021
Request for change of name -opponent
Oct 29, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Sep 27, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 22, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 22, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 22, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 22, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 22, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 22, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 22, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 22, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 22, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Sep 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Sep 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Sep 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Sep 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Sep 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Sep 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Sep 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Sep 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Sep 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Sep 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 9, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 4, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 4, 2021
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jul 30, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Jul 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Jul 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Jul 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Jul 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Jul 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Jul 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Jul 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Jul 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Jul 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Jul 27, 2020
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jul 27, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 27, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2020
Reply to appeal
Jul 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2020
Authorisation
Jul 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 21, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jul 9, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 9, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 7, 2020
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Jul 7, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jul 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Mar 30, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Mar 24, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Mar 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 24, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 24, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 24, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 24, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 5, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 5, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 27, 2020
Notice of appeal
Nov 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 26, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 26, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 26, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 26, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 26, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 26, 2019
Means of redress
Nov 26, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 26, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 26, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 26, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 20, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 13, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Nov 13, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 8, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 7, 2019
Letter which had not been notified
Aug 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 30, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 30, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 30, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 30, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 30, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 30, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 30, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 30, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 30, 2019
Means of redress
Jul 30, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 30, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 30, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 30, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 28, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2019
Authorisation
May 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 27, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 28, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 28, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 28, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 28, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 28, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 28, 2019
Claims
Mar 28, 2019
Claims
Mar 28, 2019
Claims
Mar 28, 2019
Claims
Mar 28, 2019
Claims
Mar 28, 2019
Claims
Mar 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 28, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 27, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2018
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Nov 26, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2018
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Oct 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 5, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 5, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 30, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 30, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 5, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 21, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Sep 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Sep 21, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 24, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2016
English translation of the claims
Nov 14, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 14, 2016
French translation of claims
Nov 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 6, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 6, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 6, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 6, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 29, 2016
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Sep 16, 2016
Application deemed to be withdrawn ( translations of claims/payment missing)
Mar 17, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 17, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 17, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 17, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 17, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2015
Description
Jun 16, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 17, 2015
Annex to a communication
Feb 17, 2015
Annex to the communication
Feb 17, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
May 14, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jan 10, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Jul 25, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 3, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 10, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 29, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2012
Matter concerning the application
Mar 29, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 24, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
May 11, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 21, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Apr 21, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Apr 21, 2011
Published international application - A1
Feb 10, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 10, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 10, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 12, 2010
Abstract
Oct 12, 2010
Claims
Oct 12, 2010
Description
Oct 12, 2010
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EP2488589

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Application Number: EP10765585A
Filing Date: Oct 12, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 8, 2024
Publication Date: Apr 10, 2024
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Pearlescent Pigments On The Basis Of Fine And Thin Synthetic Substrates

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