Ophthalmic Lens

Patent No. EP2850484 (titled "Ophthalmic Lens") was filed by Essilor on May 16, 2013. The application was issued on Dec 19, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
CARL ZEISS	Sep 19, 2019	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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Nov 9, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Nov 9, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 4, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 26, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 26, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 26, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 26, 2021
Means of redress
Jul 26, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 26, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 26, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Jun 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Jun 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Jun 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Jun 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Jun 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jun 22, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jun 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Apr 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Apr 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Apr 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Apr 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 30, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 30, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 3, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 13, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 13, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 13, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 13, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2020
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jan 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 4, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 4, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 25, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Sep 19, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Sep 19, 2019
Notice of opposition
Sep 19, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 3, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 22, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2018
English translation of the claims
Nov 8, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 8, 2018
German translation of the claims
Nov 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 3, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 3, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 3, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 3, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 31, 2018
Examination started
Mar 15, 2018
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Dec 12, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 11, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Dec 5, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 20, 2017
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Jun 19, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Jul 11, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Oct 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2015
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Jul 8, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2015
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Feb 25, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 8, 2015
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 19, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 19, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 19, 2014
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Dec 2, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 14, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 26, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 13, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Mar 13, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Mar 13, 2014
Published international application - A9
Dec 16, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 16, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 16, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 13, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 13, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 21, 2013
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 21, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Nov 21, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Nov 21, 2013
Published international application - A1
Nov 21, 2013
Published international application - A1
Sep 9, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 9, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 9, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 4, 2013
Submission concerning representation
May 16, 2013
Abstract
May 16, 2013
Claims
May 16, 2013
Description
May 16, 2013
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EP2850484

ESSILOR

Application Number: EP13729971A
Filing Date: May 16, 2013
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 5, 2021
Publication Date: Dec 19, 2018
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