Digital Enamel Ink

Patent No. EP2843011 (titled "Digital Enamel Ink") was filed by Esmalglass on Apr 8, 2013. The application was issued on May 2, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FERRO	Jan 31, 2019	UNGRIA LOPEZ

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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Apr 4, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 30, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Dec 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 20, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 20, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 20, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 20, 2021
Means of redress
Dec 20, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 20, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 20, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 20, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 23, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2021
Authorisation
Nov 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Nov 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Nov 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2021
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Oct 11, 2021
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Oct 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2021
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Oct 4, 2021
Observations by third parties
Oct 4, 2021
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 27, 2021
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Sep 27, 2021
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Sep 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2021
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Sep 21, 2021
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Sep 21, 2021
Observations by third parties
Sep 21, 2021
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 21, 2021
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 21, 2021
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 21, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2021
Withdrawal of an opposition
Feb 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 17, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 17, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 17, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 14, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 14, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Dec 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2020
Authorisation
Dec 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 036
Dec 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 038
Dec 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 039
Dec 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 040
Dec 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 041
Dec 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 041
Dec 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 042
Dec 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 043
Dec 11, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Dec 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Dec 11, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 10, 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
Jul 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 14, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jun 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 3, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 3, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 035
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 036
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 037
Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 037
Apr 17, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 17, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 034
Mar 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Nov 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Nov 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Nov 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Nov 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
Nov 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
Nov 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
Nov 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 7, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 7, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 7, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Nov 7, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Nov 7, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 7, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 7, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 033
Oct 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 30, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 30, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 30, 2019
Request for documents
Sep 30, 2019
Request for documents
Jul 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jun 27, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jun 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 030
Jun 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 031
Jun 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 032
Jun 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 18, 2019
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Jun 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 13, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 18, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 18, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 11, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
Jan 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
Jan 31, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jan 31, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 31, 2019
Notice of opposition
May 14, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 6, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2018
French translation of claims
Mar 23, 2018
German translation of the claims
Mar 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 23, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 23, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 23, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jan 3, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 3, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 3, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 3, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 3, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Sep 29, 2017
Description
Sep 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 18, 2017
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Aug 11, 2017
Citation filed by a third party
Aug 11, 2017
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Aug 11, 2017
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Aug 11, 2017
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Aug 11, 2017
Observations by third parties
May 30, 2017
Annex to the communication
May 30, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 25, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 25, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 25, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 25, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 25, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 23, 2017
Claims
Feb 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 17, 2016
Annex to the communication
Oct 17, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 7, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 7, 2016
Claims
Jul 7, 2016
Claims
Jul 7, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 12, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 12, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 12, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 12, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 9, 2016
Annex to the communication
Mar 9, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 18, 2016
Priority search results
Feb 18, 2016
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Feb 10, 2016
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jan 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 29, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 29, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Jan 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of observations by third party
Dec 16, 2015
Communication to applicant regarding observations by third parties
Dec 11, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Dec 11, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Dec 11, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Dec 11, 2015
Observations by third parties
Dec 11, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Dec 11, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Dec 11, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Dec 11, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Dec 11, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Sep 11, 2015
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Aug 26, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Aug 26, 2015
European search opinion
Aug 26, 2015
Supplementary European search report
Aug 18, 2015
Search started
Jun 24, 2015
Communication to applicant regarding observations by third parties
Jun 16, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jun 16, 2015
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jun 16, 2015
Observations by third parties
Jun 16, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jun 16, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jun 16, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jun 16, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Apr 21, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 21, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 21, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 21, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 4, 2015
Notification of forthcoming publication
Dec 2, 2014
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Nov 28, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 28, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 28, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 28, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 28, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 12, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 28, 2014
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 28, 2014
Refund of fees
May 14, 2014
Annex
May 14, 2014
Declaration of eligibility for a reduction of fees
May 14, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Apr 30, 2014
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Jan 9, 2014
Information regarding early processing
Dec 3, 2013
Abstract
Dec 3, 2013
Authorisation
Dec 3, 2013
Claims
Dec 3, 2013
Description
Dec 3, 2013
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 3, 2013
Matter concerning the application
Dec 3, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 3, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 26, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 19, 2013
Abstract
Nov 19, 2013
Authorisation
Nov 19, 2013
Claims
Nov 19, 2013
Description
Nov 19, 2013
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 19, 2013
Matter concerning the application
Nov 19, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 19, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 31, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Oct 31, 2013
Copy of the translated international search report

EP2843011

ESMALGLASS

Application Number: EP13781500A
Filing Date: Apr 8, 2013
Status: Revoked; Apr 2, 2022
Publication Date: May 2, 2018
External Links: Slate, EP2843011B1, Google Patents

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