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EP About this file: EP1084696

EP1084696 - Cosmetic composition containing at least a silicone/acrylate copolymer and at least a photoprotectant [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusOpposition rejected
Status updated on  18.08.2006
Database last updated on 21.03.2026
Most recent event   Tooltip27.06.2008Change - opposition data/opponents data or that of the opponents representativepublished on 30.07.2008  [2008/31]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
L'Oréal
14, rue Royale
75008 Paris / FR
[N/P]
Former [2001/12]For all designated states
L'OREAL
14, rue Royale
75008 Paris / FR
Inventor(s)01 / Dupuis, Christine
15, rue Seveste
75018 Paris / FR
 [2001/12]
Representative(s)Bulle, Françoise, et al
Casalonga & Partners Bayerstrasse 71/73
80335 München / DE
[N/P]
Former [2005/14]Bulle, Françoise, et al
Bureau D.A. Casalonga-Josse Paul-Heyse-Strasse 33
80336 München / DE
Former [2001/12]Bourdeau, Françoise
L'OREAL, Département Propriété Industrielle, 6, rue Bertrand Sincholle
92585 Clichy Cedex / FR
Application number, filing date00402375.028.08.2000
[2001/12]
Priority number, dateFR1999001159316.09.1999         Original published format: FR 9911593
[2001/12]
Filing languageFR
Procedural languageFR
PublicationType: A1 Application with search report 
No.:EP1084696
Date:21.03.2001
Language:FR
[2001/12]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP1084696
Date:10.12.2003
Language:FR
[2003/50]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP11.12.2000
ClassificationIPC:A61K7/11, A61K7/06
[2001/12]
CPC:
A61Q5/06 (EP); A61K8/72 (KR); A61K8/895 (EP);
A61P17/16 (EP); A61Q17/04 (EP)
Designated contracting statesAT,   BE,   CH,   CY,   DE,   DK,   ES,   FI,   FR,   GB,   GR,   IE,   IT,   LI,   LU,   MC,   NL,   PT,   SE [2001/12]
TitleGerman:Kosmetische Zusammensetzung enthaltend mindestens ein Silikon-Acrylat Copolymer und mindestens ein Lichtschutzmittel[2001/12]
English:Cosmetic composition containing at least a silicone/acrylate copolymer and at least a photoprotectant[2001/12]
French:Composition cosmétique comprenant au moins un copolymère silicone/acrylate et au moins un agent photoprotecteur[2001/12]
Examination procedure03.09.2001Examination requested  [2001/44]
03.09.2001Request for accelerated examination filed
15.11.2001Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
15.11.2001Decision about request for accelerated examination - accepted: Yes
04.07.2002Despatch of communication that the application is deemed to be withdrawn, reason: reply to the communication from the examining division not received in time
16.09.2002Reply to a communication from the examining division
21.02.2003Observations by third parties
24.07.2003Communication of intention to grant the patent
13.10.2003Fee for grant paid
13.10.2003Fee for publishing/printing paid
Divisional application(s)EP03290733.9  / EP1321127
Opposition(s)Opponent(s)01  10.09.2004  23.09.2004  ADMISSIBLE
KPSS-Kao Professional Salon Services GmbH
Pfungstädterstrasse 92-100
64297 Darmstadt / DE
 02  10.09.2004  21.09.2004  ADMISSIBLE
BASF Aktiengesellschaft
-Patentabteilung - C6- Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38
D-67056 Ludwigshafen / DE
Opponent's representative
Thalhammer, Wolfgang
Reitstötter, Kinzebach & Partner (GbR)
Patentanwälte
Ludwigsplatz 4
67059 Ludwigshafen / DE
 [N/P]
Former [2008/31]
Opponent(s)01  10.09.2004  23.09.2004  ADMISSIBLE
KPSS-Kao Professional Salon Services GmbH
Pfungstädterstrasse 92-100
64297 Darmstadt / DE
 02  10.09.2004  21.09.2004  ADMISSIBLE
BASF Aktiengesellschaft
-Patentabteilung - C6- Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38
D-67056 Ludwigshafen / DE
Opponent's representative
Thalhammer, Wolfgang
Reitstötter, Kinzebach & Partner (GbR), Patentanwälte, Ludwigsplatz 4
67059 Ludwigshafen / DE
Former [2004/46]
Opponent(s)01  10.09.2004  23.09.2004  ADMISSIBLE
KPSS-Kao Professional Salon Services GmbH
Pfungstädterstrasse 92-100
64297 Darmstadt / DE
 02  10.09.2004  21.09.2004  ADMISSIBLE
BASF Aktiengesellschaft
67056 Ludwigshafen / DE
Opponent's representative
Thalhammer, Wolfgang, Dr.
Reitstötter, Kinzebach & Partner (GbR), Patentanwälte, Ludwigsplatz 4
67059 Ludwigshafen / DE
Former [2004/45]
Opponent(s)01  10.09.2004    ADMISSIBLE
KPSS-Kao Professional Salon Services GmbH
Pfungstädterstrasse 92-100
64297 Darmstadt / DE
15.10.2004Invitation to proprietor to file observations on the notice of opposition
08.04.2005Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition
31.01.2006Cancellation of oral proceeding that was planned for 26.04.2006
26.04.2006Date of oral proceedings
08.05.2006Date of despatch of rejection of opposition
18.05.2006Legal effect of rejection of opposition [2006/38]
Request for further processing for:16.09.2002Request for further processing filed
16.09.2002Full payment received (date of receipt of payment)
Request granted
07.10.2002Decision despatched
Fees paidRenewal fee
14.08.2002Renewal fee patent year 03
13.08.2003Renewal fee patent year 04
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipCY10.12.2003
FI10.12.2003
IE10.12.2003
DK10.03.2004
GR10.03.2004
SE10.03.2004
PT10.05.2004
LU28.08.2004
MC31.08.2004
[2008/03]
Former [2007/08]CY10.12.2003
FI10.12.2003
IE10.12.2003
DK10.03.2004
GR10.03.2004
SE10.03.2004
LU28.08.2004
MC31.08.2004
Former [2005/23]FI10.12.2003
IE10.12.2003
DK10.03.2004
GR10.03.2004
SE10.03.2004
MC31.08.2004
Former [2005/02]FI10.12.2003
IE10.12.2003
DK10.03.2004
GR10.03.2004
SE10.03.2004
Former [2004/40]FI10.12.2003
IE10.12.2003
GR10.03.2004
SE10.03.2004
Former [2004/33]FI10.12.2003
GR10.03.2004
SE10.03.2004
Former [2004/26]FI10.12.2003
SE10.03.2004
Former [2004/24]SE10.03.2004
Documents cited:Search[DA] WO9904750  (BASF AG et al.)
 [DA] EP0408311  (MITSUBISHI PETROCHEMICAL CO et al.) [DA]
 [A] EP0749747  (OREAL et al.) [A]
otherWO0113884
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