Surface-Modified Effect Pigment And Nail Varnish Composition

Patent No. EP3442491 (titled "Surface-Modified Effect Pigment And Nail Varnish Composition") was filed by Eckart on Apr 13, 2017. The application was issued on Feb 24, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SCHLENK METALLIC PIGMENTS	Nov 24, 2021	HEINEMANN

Dossier Documents

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Sep 15, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Sep 15, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 12, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 15, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jun 6, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jun 1, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 1, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 1, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 1, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 1, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 1, 2023
Means of redress
Jun 1, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 1, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 1, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 1, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 9, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Mar 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Mar 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Mar 6, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 6, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Mar 6, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 6, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2023
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 3, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 3, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2022
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jul 26, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 18, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
May 19, 2022
Communication concerning signing of documents
May 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2022
Authorisation
May 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items (CDR)
May 9, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Apr 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 21, 2022
Communication concerning signing of documents
Apr 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Apr 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Apr 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2022
Authorisation
Mar 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items (CDR)
Mar 25, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Dec 8, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 8, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 30, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Nov 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Nov 24, 2021
Notice of opposition
Nov 24, 2021
Notice of opposition
Mar 8, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 28, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2021
English translation of the claims
Jan 5, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 5, 2021
French translation of claims
Jan 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 5, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 5, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 5, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 5, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Jun 3, 2020
Description
Jun 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 3, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 27, 2020
Annex to the communication
Jan 27, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 20, 2020
Examination started
May 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 29, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 29, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 29, 2019
Amendments received before examination
May 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 30, 2018
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 23, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 23, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Nov 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 30, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 24, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 6, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 19, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Oct 19, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Oct 19, 2017
Published international application - A1
Jun 20, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 20, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 20, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 21, 2017
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Apr 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2017
Abstract
Apr 13, 2017
Claims
Apr 13, 2017
Description
Apr 13, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
Apr 13, 2017
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Apr 13, 2017
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3442491

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Application Number: EP17716285A
Filing Date: Apr 13, 2017
Status: Opposition Rejected; Sep 15, 2023
Publication Date: Feb 24, 2021
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