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Metal Effect Pigments Modified With A Silane Layer Containing At Least Two Different Bifunctional Silanes

Patent No. EP3049483 (titled "Metal Effect Pigments Modified With A Silane Layer Containing At Least Two Different Bifunctional Silanes") was filed by Schlenk Metallic Pigments on Sep 24, 2014. The application was issued on Jun 12, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ECKART	Mar 12, 2020	STRYCH

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Feb 18, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Feb 18, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 15, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 4, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 4, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 4, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 4, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 4, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 4, 2021
Means of redress
Nov 4, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 4, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 4, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 4, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 4, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 4, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 4, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 16, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Sep 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Sep 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Sep 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jul 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jul 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jul 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jul 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jul 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jul 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jul 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jul 16, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 16, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Jul 15, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Jul 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jul 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jul 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 18, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 18, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 24, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 24, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 25, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Aug 25, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Aug 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2020
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jul 22, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 26, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 26, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 18, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Mar 12, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Mar 12, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 12, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Mar 12, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 12, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jun 25, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 16, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2019
English translation of the claims
Apr 26, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 26, 2019
French translation of claims
Apr 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 18, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 18, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 18, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 18, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 12, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Nov 12, 2018
Claims
Nov 12, 2018
Description
Nov 12, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 7, 2018
Annex to the communication
Sep 7, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
May 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2018
Claims
May 25, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 9, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 27, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 24, 2017
Annex to the communication
Nov 24, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 15, 2017
Examination started
Oct 13, 2017
Priority search results
Oct 13, 2017
Priority search results
Oct 13, 2017
Priority search results
Oct 13, 2017
Priority search results
Oct 13, 2017
Priority search results
Oct 13, 2017
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Sep 19, 2017
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Aug 3, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 3, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 3, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Aug 3, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Feb 2, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 6, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 2, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
May 2, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 12, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 7, 2016
Communication to applicant regarding observations by third parties
Mar 28, 2016
Citation filed by a third party
Mar 28, 2016
Citation filed by a third party
Mar 28, 2016
Citation filed by a third party
Mar 28, 2016
Citation filed by a third party
Mar 28, 2016
Citation filed by a third party
Mar 28, 2016
Citation filed by a third party
Mar 28, 2016
Citation filed by a third party
Mar 28, 2016
Citation filed by a third party
Mar 28, 2016
Observations by third parties
Mar 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 5, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 21, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 2, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Apr 2, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Apr 2, 2015
Published international application - A1
Dec 17, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 17, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 17, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 24, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2014
Abstract
Sep 24, 2014
Claims
Sep 24, 2014
Description

EP3049483

SCHLENK METALLIC PIGMENTS

Application Number: EP14772153A
Filing Date: Sep 24, 2014
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 18, 2022
Publication Date: Jun 12, 2019
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