Ophtalmic Lens Comprising An Encapsulated Light-Absorbing Additive

Patent No. EP3497488 (titled "Ophtalmic Lens Comprising An Encapsulated Light-Absorbing Additive") was filed by Essilor on Aug 9, 2017. The application was issued on Mar 22, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BECKER	Mar 16, 2021	BECKER KURIG & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB

Dossier Documents

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Feb 23, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 23, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 17, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Feb 9, 2023
French translation of claims
Feb 9, 2023
German translation of the claims
Feb 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 22, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 22, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 15, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 15, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 4, 2022
Annex to a communication
Aug 4, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 4, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 4, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Aug 4, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 4, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2022
Means of redress
Aug 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 4, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 4, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 4, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 4, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 13, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 27, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 8, 2022
Non-scannable object
Apr 8, 2022
Non-scannable object
Apr 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Apr 7, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Apr 7, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Apr 7, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Apr 7, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Apr 7, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Apr 7, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 21, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 13, 2021
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2021
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 6, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 24, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Mar 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Mar 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Mar 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Mar 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Mar 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Mar 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Mar 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Mar 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Mar 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Mar 16, 2021
International publication (Pamphlet)
Mar 16, 2021
Notice of opposition
Mar 16, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jun 29, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 25, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
May 25, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
May 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 6, 2020
French translation of claims
May 6, 2020
German translation of the claims
May 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 2, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 2, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 2, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 2, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2019
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
May 22, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 15, 2019
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 15, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 15, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 15, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 15, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 11, 2019
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Feb 27, 2019
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2019
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 19, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 27, 2018
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 27, 2018
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 5, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 15, 2018
Copy of the international search report
Feb 15, 2018
Published international application - A1
Nov 20, 2017
ISR: cited documents
Nov 17, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 17, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 17, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 6, 2017
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Sep 27, 2017
Abstract
Sep 27, 2017
Claims
Sep 27, 2017
Communication in Cases for Which No Other Form Is Applicable (copy for ISA/EP)
Sep 27, 2017
Description
Sep 27, 2017
Drawings
Sep 27, 2017
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)

EP3497488

ESSILOR

Application Number: EP17771862A
Filing Date: Aug 9, 2017
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 17, 2023
Publication Date: Mar 22, 2023
External Links: Slate, EP3497488B2, Google Patents

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