Metallic Ink Composition And Writing Instruument Containing Same

Patent No. EP2943540 (titled "Metallic Ink Composition And Writing Instruument Containing Same") was filed by Sanford on Mar 11, 2014. The application was issued on Apr 6, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ECKART	Aug 12, 2019	RUPP

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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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Mar 11, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 11, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 4, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Feb 24, 2022
French translation of claims
Feb 24, 2022
German translation of the claims
Feb 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 25, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 25, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 25, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 18, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2021
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Aug 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2021
Request for correction
Jul 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 16, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 16, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 16, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 16, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 16, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 16, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 16, 2021
Means of redress
Jul 16, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 16, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 16, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 16, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 16, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 16, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 16, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 16, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 16, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 26, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 21, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
May 21, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
May 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 21, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Mar 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Mar 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 26, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 25, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 2, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 2, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 2, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 2, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 2, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 11, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jun 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jun 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jun 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 8, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 5, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 5, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 5, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 5, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 5, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 5, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Jan 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Jan 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 29, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 29, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 29, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Aug 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Aug 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 28, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 20, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 20, 2019
Request for documents
Aug 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Aug 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Aug 12, 2019
Notice of opposition
Aug 12, 2019
Notice of opposition
Aug 12, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 18, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 4, 2018
French translation of claims
Oct 4, 2018
German translation of the claims
Oct 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 25, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 25, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 25, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 25, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 5, 2018
Examination started
Jan 3, 2018
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Mar 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 18, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 18, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 18, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Mar 18, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Mar 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 21, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 20, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 6, 2015
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Sep 28, 2015
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Aug 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 29, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
May 28, 2015
Annex to International preliminary examination report
May 28, 2015
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
May 28, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
May 28, 2015
International preliminary examination report
May 28, 2015
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
May 28, 2015
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
May 28, 2015
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Apr 13, 2015
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 13, 2015
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Apr 13, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 13, 2015
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Feb 16, 2015
Written opinion
Feb 16, 2015
Written opinion - free text sheet
Feb 16, 2015
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Jan 21, 2015
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Jan 15, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 12, 2015
Notification of receipt of demand
Dec 31, 2014
Annex
Dec 31, 2014
Document concerning fees and payments
Dec 31, 2014
PCT demand form
Dec 31, 2014
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 31, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 31, 2014
Reply to International Search Opinion
Oct 14, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 25, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Sep 25, 2014
Published international application - A1
Jun 17, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 17, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 17, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 14, 2014
Abstract
Apr 14, 2014
Annex
Apr 14, 2014
Claims
Apr 14, 2014
Description

EP2943540

SANFORD

Application Number: EP14717277A
Filing Date: Mar 11, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 4, 2022
Publication Date: Apr 6, 2022
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