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EP About this file: EP1007756

EP1007756 - COATINGS WITH A SILVER LAYER [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusPatent revoked
Status updated on  04.11.2011
Database last updated on 11.04.2026
Most recent event   Tooltip13.01.2012Lapse of the patent in a contracting state
New state(s): CH, LI		published on 15.02.2012  [2012/07]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
Pilkington Deutschland AG
Haydnstrasse 19
45884 Gelsenkirchen / DE
[2001/16]
Former [2000/24]For all designated states
FLACHGLAS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
Siemensstrasse 1-3
90766 Fürth / DE
Inventor(s)01 / NÖTHE, Axel
Amstrasse 72
D-44575 Castrop-Rauxel / DE
02 / RISSMANN, Michael
Herderstrasse 32
D-45271 Haltern / DE
03 / PAUL, Thomas
Bunsenstrasse 5b
D-44625 Herne / DE
[2000/24]
Representative(s)(deleted)
[2006/49]
Former [2000/24]Halliwell, Anthony Charles, et al
Pilkington plc, Group Patents Department, Pilkington Technology Centre, Hall Lane, Lathom
Ormskirk, Lancashire L40 5UF / GB
Application number, filing date98939529.824.06.1998
[2000/24]
WO1998EP03871
Priority number, dateDE1997102696625.06.1997         Original published format: DE 19726966
[2000/24]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A1 Application with search report
No.:WO9900528
Date:07.01.1999
Language:EN
[1999/01]
Type: A1 Application with search report 
No.:EP1007756
Date:14.06.2000
Language:EN
The application published by WIPO in one of the EPO official languages on 07.01.1999 takes the place of the publication of the European patent application.
[2000/24]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP1007756
Date:15.09.2004
Language:EN
[2004/38]
Search report(s)International search report - published on:EP07.01.1999
ClassificationIPC:C23C14/08, C23C14/34, C03C17/36
[2000/24]
CPC:
C03C17/3613 (EP,US); C03C17/36 (EP,US); C03C17/3618 (EP,US);
C03C17/3639 (EP,US); C03C17/3644 (EP,US); C03C17/3652 (EP,US);
C03C17/3681 (EP,US); C23C14/0036 (EP,US); C23C14/083 (EP,US);
C03C2217/73 (EP,US); Y10T428/26 (EP,US); Y10T428/265 (EP,US);
Y10T428/31678 (EP,US) (-)
Designated contracting statesAT,   BE,   CH,   DE,   DK,   ES,   FI,   FR,   GB,   IE,   IT,   LI,   LU,   NL,   PT,   SE [2000/24]
TitleGerman:BESCHICHTUNGEN MIT EINER SILBERSCHICHT[2000/24]
English:COATINGS WITH A SILVER LAYER[2000/24]
French:REVETEMENTS AVEC UNE COUCHE D'ARGENT[2000/24]
Entry into regional phase25.01.2000National basic fee paid 
25.01.2000Designation fee(s) paid 
25.01.2000Examination fee paid 
Examination procedure13.01.1999Request for preliminary examination filed
International Preliminary Examining Authority: EP
25.01.2000Examination requested  [2000/24]
19.04.2002Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
08.10.2002Reply to a communication from the examining division
05.03.2003Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
10.07.2003Reply to a communication from the examining division
16.02.2004Communication of intention to grant the patent
28.06.2004Fee for grant paid
28.06.2004Fee for publishing/printing paid
Opposition(s)Opponent(s)01  13.05.2005  30.05.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Applied Materials GmbH & Co. KG
Siemensstrasse 100
63755 Alzenau / DE
Opponent's representative
Bockhorni & Brüntjen Partnerschaft Patentanwälte mbB, et al, et al
Agnes-Bernauer-Straße 88
80687 München / DE
 02  14.06.2005  28.06.2005  ADMISSIBLE
SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
18, avenue d'Alsace
92400 Courbevoie / FR
Opponent's representative
Jamet, Vincent, et al, et al
Saint-Gobain Recherche
Département Propriété Industrielle
39 Quai Lucien Lefranc
93300 Aubervilliers / FR
 03  14.06.2005  28.06.2005  ADMISSIBLE
AGC Flat Glass Europe SA
Chaussée De La Hulpe, 166
1170 Bruxelles (Watermael-Boitsfort) / BE
Opponent's representative
Le Vaguerèse, Sylvain Jacques
AGC France
114 Bureaux de la Colline
92213 Saint-Cloud Cedex / FR
 04  15.06.2005  29.06.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Guardian Industries Corp.
2300 Harmon Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326-1714 / US
Opponent's representative
Hess, Peter K. G., et al, et al
Bardehle Pagenberg Partnerschaft mbB
Patentanwälte, Rechtsanwälte
Postfach 86 06 20
81633 München / DE
 05  15.06.2005  05.07.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Interpane Entwicklungs- und Beratungs- gesellschaft mbH & Co.
SohnreystraBe 21
D-37697 Lauenförde / DE
Opponent's representative
Körfer, Thomas, et al, et al
Mitscherlich PartmbB
Patent- und Rechtsanwälte
Postfach 33 06 09
80066 München / DE
 [N/P]
Former [2009/29]
Opponent(s)01  13.05.2005  30.05.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Applied Materials GmbH & Co. KG
Siemensstrasse 100
63755 Alzenau / DE
Opponent's representative
Bockhorni & Kollegen, et al, et al
Elsenheimerstrasse 49
80687 München / DE
 02  14.06.2005  28.06.2005  ADMISSIBLE
SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
18, avenue d'Alsace
92400 Courbevoie / FR
Opponent's representative
Jamet, Vincent, et al, et al
Saint-Gobain Recherche, 39, quai Lucien Lefranc
93300 Aubervilliers / FR
 03  14.06.2005  28.06.2005  ADMISSIBLE
AGC Flat Glass Europe SA
Chausée De La Hulpe, 166
1170 Bruxelles (Watermael-Boitsfort) / BE
Opponent's representative
Le Vaguerèse, Sylvain Jacques
AGC France 114 Bureaux de la Colline
92213 Saint-Cloud Cedex / FR
 04  15.06.2005  29.06.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Guardian Industries Corp.
2300 Harmon Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326-1714 / US
Opponent's representative
Hess, Peter K. G., et al, et al
Patent- und Rechtsanwälte Bardehle . Pagenberg . Dost . Altenburg . Geissler Postfach 86 06 20
81633 München / DE
 05  15.06.2005  05.07.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Interpane Entwicklungs- und Beratungs- gesellschaft mbH & Co.
SohnreystraBe 21
D-37697 Lauenförde / DE
Opponent's representative
Körfer, Thomas, et al, et al
Mitscherlich & Partner, Patent- und Rechtsanwälte, Sonnenstrasse 33
80331 München / DE
Former [2009/10]
Opponent(s)01  13.05.2005  30.05.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Applied Materials GmbH & Co. KG
Siemensstrasse 100
63755 Alzenau / DE
Opponent's representative
Bockhorni & Kollegen, et al, et al
Elsenheimerstrasse 49
80687 München / DE
 02  14.06.2005  28.06.2005  ADMISSIBLE
SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
18, avenue d'Alsace
92400 Courbevoie / FR
Opponent's representative
Jamet, Vincent, et al, et al
Saint-Gobain Recherche, 39, quai Lucien Lefranc
93300 Aubervilliers / FR
 03  14.06.2005  28.06.2005  ADMISSIBLE
AGC Flat Glass Europe SA
Chausée De La Hulpe, 166
1170 Bruxelles (Watermael-Boitsfort) / BE
Opponent's representative
Le Vaguerèse, Sylvain Jacques
AGC France 114 Bureaux de la Colline
92213 Saint-Cloud Cedex / FR
 04  15.06.2005  29.06.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Guardian Industries Corp.
2300 Harmon Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326-1714 / US
Opponent's representative
Hess, Peter K. G., et al, et al
Patent- und Rechtsanwälte Bardehle . Pagenberg . Dost . Altenburg . Geissler Postfach 86 06 20
81633 München / DE
 05  15.06.2005  05.07.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Interpane Entwicklungs- und Beratungs- gesellschaft mbH & Co.
SohnreystraBe 21
D-37697 Lauenförde / DE
Opponent's representative
Körfer, Thomas, et al, et al
Mitscherlich & Partner, Patent- und Rechtsanwälte, Sonnenstrasse 33
80331 München / DE
Former [2008/42]
Opponent(s)01  13.05.2005  30.05.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Applied Materials GmbH & Co. KG
Siemensstrasse 100
63755 Alzenau / DE
Opponent's representative
GROSSE BOCKHORNI SCHUMACHER, et al, et al
Patent- und Rechtsanwälte Forstenrieder Allee 59
81476 München / DE
 02  14.06.2005  28.06.2005  ADMISSIBLE
SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
18, avenue d'Alsace
92400 Courbevoie / FR
Opponent's representative
Jamet, Vincent, et al, et al
Saint-Gobain Recherche, 39, quai Lucien Lefranc
93300 Aubervilliers / FR
 03  14.06.2005  28.06.2005  ADMISSIBLE
AGC Flat Glass Europe SA
Chausée De La Hulpe, 166
1170 Bruxelles (Watermael-Boitsfort) / BE
Opponent's representative
Le Vaguerèse, Sylvain Jacques
AGC France 114 Bureaux de la Colline
92213 Saint-Cloud Cedex / FR
 04  15.06.2005  29.06.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Guardian Industries Corp.
2300 Harmon Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326-1714 / US
Opponent's representative
Hess, Peter K. G., et al, et al
Patent- und Rechtsanwälte Bardehle . Pagenberg . Dost . Altenburg . Geissler Postfach 86 06 20
81633 München / DE
 05  15.06.2005  05.07.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Interpane Entwicklungs- und Beratungs- gesellschaft mbH & Co.
SohnreystraBe 21
D-37697 Lauenförde / DE
Opponent's representative
Körfer, Thomas, et al, et al
Mitscherlich & Partner, Patent- und Rechtsanwälte, Sonnenstrasse 33
80331 München / DE
Former [2008/02]
Opponent(s)01  13.05.2005  30.05.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Applied Materials GmbH & Co. KG
Siemensstrasse 100
63755 Alzenau / DE
Opponent's representative
GROSSE BOCKHORNI SCHUMACHER, et al, et al
Patent- und Rechtsanwälte Forstenrieder Allee 59
81476 München / DE
 02  14.06.2005  28.06.2005  ADMISSIBLE
SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
18, avenue d'Alsace
92400 Courbevoie / FR
Opponent's representative
Jamet, Vincent, et al, et al
Saint-Gobain Recherche, 39, quai Lucien Lefranc
93300 Aubervilliers / FR
 03  14.06.2005  28.06.2005  ADMISSIBLE
AGC Flat Glass Europe SA
Chausée De La Hulpe, 166
1170 Bruxelles (Watermael-Boitsfort) / BE
Opponent's representative
Le Vaguerèse, Sylvain Jacques
AGC France 114 Bureaux de la Colline
92213 Saint-Cloud Cedex / FR
 04  15.06.2005  29.06.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Guardian Industries Corp.
2300 Harmon Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326-1714 / US
Opponent's representative
Hess, Peter K., Dipl.-Phys., et al, et al
Patent- und Rechtsanwälte Bardehle . Pagenberg . Dost . Altenburg . Geissler Galileiplatz 1
81679 München / DE
 05  15.06.2005  05.07.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Interpane Entwicklungs- und Beratungs- gesellschaft mbH & Co.
SohnreystraBe 21
D-37697 Lauenförde / DE
Opponent's representative
Körfer, Thomas, et al, et al
Mitscherlich & Partner, Patent- und Rechtsanwälte, Sonnenstrasse 33
80331 München / DE
Former [2007/42]
Opponent(s)01  13.05.2005  30.05.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Applied Materials GmbH & Co. KG
Siemensstrasse 100
63755 Alzenau / DE
Opponent's representative
GROSSE BOCKHORNI SCHUMACHER, et al, et al
Patent- und Rechtsanwälte Forstenrieder Allee 59
81476 München / DE
 02  14.06.2005  28.06.2005  ADMISSIBLE
SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
18, avenue d'Alsace
92400 Courbevoie / FR
Opponent's representative
Jamet, Vincent, et al, et al
Saint-Gobain Recherche, 39, quai Lucien Lefranc
93300 Aubervilliers / FR
 03  14.06.2005  28.06.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Glaverbel
166 Chaussée de la Hulpe
1170 Watermael-Boisfort / BE
Opponent's representative
Le Vaguerèse, Sylvain Jacques
Glaverbel France SAS 114 Bureaux de la Colline
92213 Saint-Cloud Cedex / FR
 04  15.06.2005  29.06.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Guardian Industries Corp.
2300 Harmon Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326-1714 / US
Opponent's representative
Hess, Peter K., Dipl.-Phys., et al, et al
Patent- und Rechtsanwälte Bardehle . Pagenberg . Dost . Altenburg . Geissler Galileiplatz 1
81679 München / DE
 05  15.06.2005  05.07.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Interpane Entwicklungs- und Beratungs- gesellschaft mbH & Co.
SohnreystraBe 21
D-37697 Lauenförde / DE
Opponent's representative
Körfer, Thomas, et al, et al
Mitscherlich & Partner, Patent- und Rechtsanwälte, Sonnenstrasse 33
80331 München / DE
Former [2006/49]
Opponent(s)01  13.05.2005  30.05.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Applied Materials GmbH & Co. KG
Siemensstrasse 100
63755 Alzenau / DE
Opponent's representative
GROSSE BOCKHORNI SCHUMACHER, et al, et al
Patent- und Rechtsanwälte Forstenrieder Allee 59
81476 München / DE
 02  14.06.2005  28.06.2005  ADMISSIBLE
SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
18, avenue d'Alsace
92400 Courbevoie / FR
Opponent's representative
Jamet, Vincent, et al, et al
Saint-Gobain Recherche, 39, quai Lucien Lefranc
93300 Aubervilliers / FR
 03  14.06.2005  28.06.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Glaverbel
166 Chaussée de la Hulpe
1170 Watermael-Boisfort / BE
Opponent's representative
Le Vaguerèse, Sylvain Jacques
Glaverbel Tour Pascal A 6, Place des Degrés
92045 Paris La Défense Cedex / FR
 04  15.06.2005  29.06.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Guardian Industries Corp.
2300 Harmon Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326-1714 / US
Opponent's representative
Hess, Peter K., Dipl.-Phys., et al, et al
Patent- und Rechtsanwälte Bardehle . Pagenberg . Dost . Altenburg . Geissler Galileiplatz 1
81679 München / DE
 05  15.06.2005  05.07.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Interpane Entwicklungs- und Beratungs- gesellschaft mbH & Co.
SohnreystraBe 21
D-37697 Lauenförde / DE
Opponent's representative
Körfer, Thomas, et al, et al
Mitscherlich & Partner, Patent- und Rechtsanwälte, Sonnenstrasse 33
80331 München / DE
Former [2005/33]
Opponent(s)01  13.05.2005  30.05.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Applied Films GmbH & Co. KG
Siemensstr. 100
D-63755 Alzenau / DE
Opponent's representative
GROSSE BOCKHORNI SCHUMACHER, et al, et al
Patent- und Rechtsanwälte Forstenrieder Allee 59
81476 München / DE
 02  14.06.2005  28.06.2005  ADMISSIBLE
SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
18, avenue d'Alsace
92400 Courbevoie / FR
Opponent's representative
Jamet, Vincent, et al, et al
Saint-Gobain Recherche, 39, quai Lucien Lefranc
93300 Aubervilliers / FR
 03  14.06.2005  28.06.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Glaverbel
166 Chaussée de la Hulpe
1170 Watermael-Boisfort / BE
Opponent's representative
Le Vaguerèse, Sylvain Jacques
Glaverbel Tour Pascal A 6, Place des Degrés
92045 Paris La Défense Cedex / FR
 04  15.06.2005  29.06.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Guardian Industries Corp.
2300 Harmon Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326-1714 / US
Opponent's representative
Hess, Peter K., Dipl.-Phys., et al, et al
Patent- und Rechtsanwälte Bardehle . Pagenberg . Dost . Altenburg . Geissler Galileiplatz 1
81679 München / DE
 05  15.06.2005    ADMISSIBLE
Interpane Entwicklungs- und Beratungs- gesellschaft mbH & Co.
SohnreystraBe 21
D-37697 Lauenförde / DE
Opponent's representative
Körfer, Thomas, Dipl.-Phys., et al, et al
Mitscherlich & Partner, Patent- und Rechtsanwälte, Sonnenstrasse 33
80331 München / DE
Former [2005/29]
Opponent(s)01  13.05.2005  30.05.2005  ADMISSIBLE
Applied Films GmbH & Co. KG
Siemensstr. 100
D-63755 Alzenau / DE
Opponent's representative
GROSSE BOCKHORNI SCHUMACHER, et al, et al
Patent- und Rechtsanwälte Forstenrieder Allee 59
81476 München / DE
03.08.2005Invitation to proprietor to file observations on the notice of opposition
13.02.2006Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition
22.11.2007Date of oral proceedings
18.12.2007Despatch of minutes of oral proceedings
18.12.2007Despatch of communication that the patent will be revoked
07.06.2011Legal effect of revocation of patent [2011/49]
Appeal following opposition27.02.2008Appeal received No.  T0467/08
28.04.2008Statement of grounds filed
07.06.2011Result of appeal procedure: appeal of the proprietor was rejected
07.06.2011Date of oral proceedings
15.06.2011Minutes of the oral proceedings despatched
Fees paidRenewal fee
30.06.2000Renewal fee patent year 03
02.07.2001Renewal fee patent year 04
01.07.2002Renewal fee patent year 05
30.06.2003Renewal fee patent year 06
30.06.2004Renewal fee patent year 07
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipAT15.09.2004
CH15.09.2004
FI15.09.2004
IT15.09.2004
LI15.09.2004
DK15.12.2004
SE15.12.2004
ES26.12.2004
PT15.02.2005
IE24.06.2005
[2012/07]
Former [2008/16]AT15.09.2004
FI15.09.2004
IT15.09.2004
DK15.12.2004
SE15.12.2004
ES26.12.2004
PT15.02.2005
IE24.06.2005
Former [2006/25]AT15.09.2004
FI15.09.2004
DK15.12.2004
SE15.12.2004
ES26.12.2004
IE24.06.2005
Former [2005/46]AT15.09.2004
FI15.09.2004
DK15.12.2004
SE15.12.2004
ES26.12.2004
Former [2005/27]AT15.09.2004
FI15.09.2004
SE15.12.2004
ES26.12.2004
Former [2005/13]AT15.09.2004
FI15.09.2004
SE15.12.2004
Former [2005/11]FI15.09.2004
SE15.12.2004
Former [2005/10]SE15.12.2004
Cited inInternational search[A] DE3941027  (GLAVERBEL et al.)
 [A] DE19548430  (FRAUNHOFER GES FORSCHUNG et al.)
 [A] US4995895  (GROTH ROLF et al.)
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