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Metallic Lustre Pigments Based On Substrate Flakes With A Thickness Of 1-50 Nm

Patent No. EP2999752 (titled "Metallic Lustre Pigments Based On Substrate Flakes With A Thickness Of 1-50 Nm") was filed by Schlenk Metallic Pigments on Jul 29, 2014. The application was issued on Jul 31, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ECKART	Dec 29, 2017	WALCHER
SUN CHEMICAL COLORS & EFFECTS	Dec 22, 2017	ALTMANN STOSSEL DICK
SUN CHEMICAL COLORS & EFFECTS	Dec 22, 2017	ALTMANN STOSSEL DICK PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB

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Jul 4, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 4, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 4, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 25, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2024
English translation of the claims
Jun 25, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 25, 2024
French translation of claims
Jun 25, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
May 28, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 28, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 28, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
May 21, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 7, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 7, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 7, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 7, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2024
Means of redress
Oct 26, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 13, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 13, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Aug 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Jul 26, 2023
Description
Jul 26, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 5, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 5, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 5, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jun 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2023
Enquiry as to the processing of the file
Apr 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 20, 2022
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jun 14, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jun 14, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jun 14, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jun 14, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jun 14, 2022
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Mar 24, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Mar 24, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Mar 24, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Mar 24, 2022
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Mar 4, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 4, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 4, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 4, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 4, 2022
Refund of fees
Mar 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 24, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 24, 2022
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Feb 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 24, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Feb 24, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Feb 24, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Feb 24, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Feb 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 18, 2022
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Feb 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 18, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 11, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 11, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 8, 2022
Claims
Feb 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 23, 2021
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Dec 23, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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
Dec 8, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 8, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 8, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 27, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Oct 26, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Oct 25, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 25, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 25, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 20, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Apr 14, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Jun 15, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 15, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 9, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Jun 9, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Jun 9, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Jun 9, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Jun 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Jun 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Jun 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 9, 2020
Reply to appeal
Feb 17, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 17, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 17, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Feb 11, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Feb 11, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Feb 11, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 11, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 11, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
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Cited document during appeal procedure
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Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 11, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 11, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 11, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 11, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 11, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 11, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 28, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 26, 2019
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Nov 26, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 26, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 26, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 25, 2019
Notice of appeal
Nov 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
Nov 11, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 4, 2019
Notice of appeal
Nov 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 1, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 1, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 1, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 1, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 1, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 1, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 1, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 1, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 1, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 1, 2019
Means of redress
Oct 1, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 1, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 1, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 1, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 1, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 3, 2019
Claims
Jul 3, 2019
Claims
Jul 3, 2019
Claims
Jul 3, 2019
Claims
Jul 3, 2019
Claims
Jul 3, 2019
Claims
Jul 3, 2019
Claims
Jul 3, 2019
Claims
Jul 3, 2019
Description
Jul 3, 2019
Description
Jul 3, 2019
Description
Jul 3, 2019
Description
Jul 3, 2019
Description
Jul 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 3, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 3, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 26, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 17, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 17, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 25, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Jul 25, 2018
Claims
Jul 25, 2018
Claims
Jul 25, 2018
Claims
Jul 25, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Apr 17, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Jan 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 17, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 17, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 15, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 10, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 29, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 29, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2017
Notice of opposition
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 22, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 30, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 2, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 16, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 13, 2017
English translation of the claims
Feb 13, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 13, 2017
French translation of claims
Nov 9, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 9, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 9, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 9, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 9, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 27, 2016
Examination started
Sep 20, 2016
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jul 12, 2016
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jul 12, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jul 12, 2016
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Mar 8, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 8, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Mar 8, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Mar 7, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 7, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 7, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 2, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 29, 2016
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 23, 2016
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Dec 23, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 21, 2015
Matter concerning the application
Dec 21, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 21, 2015
Request for grant of a European patent
Dec 9, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 12, 2015
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Nov 12, 2015
International preliminary examination report
Nov 12, 2015
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Nov 12, 2015
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Nov 12, 2015
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Sep 11, 2015
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Aug 12, 2015
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Jul 22, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jul 22, 2015
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Jul 13, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jul 13, 2015
Written opinion
Jul 13, 2015
Written opinion - free text sheet
Jul 13, 2015
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Jun 25, 2015
Incoming letter related to ISA procedure
May 6, 2015
Notification of election of EPO
Apr 10, 2015
Notification of receipt of demand
Mar 26, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 25, 2015
PCT demand form
Mar 25, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 25, 2015
Reply to International Search Opinion
Feb 24, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 5, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Feb 5, 2015
Published international application - A1
Nov 18, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 18, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 18, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 14, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 29, 2014
Abstract
Jul 29, 2014
Claims
Jul 29, 2014
Description
Jul 29, 2014
Drawings
Jul 29, 2014
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2999752

SCHLENK METALLIC PIGMENTS

Application Number: EP14752556A
Filing Date: Jul 29, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 27, 2024
Publication Date: Jul 31, 2024
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