A transparent article has a transparent laminating film; and an electrically-conductive,
metal-containing pattern disposed over a surface of the transparent laminating film (or transparent polymeric film). The electrically-conductive,
metal-containing pattern has a metallic pattern comprising a first surface facing the transparent laminating film and an opposing second surface. Such articles can be prepared using steps A) and B'), in order: A) providing a metallic pattern on a surface of a first substrate; and B') transferring the metallic pattern to a surface of a second substrate (transparent laminating film), thereby providing an electrically-conductive
metal-containing pattern on the surface of the second substrate, wherein the second substrate is a transparent laminating film. Catalytic inks can also be used to prepare the electrically-conductive, metal-containing pattern. Such articles can also be incorporated between two panes of rigid materials such as glass to form a composite article such as a
windshield with an invisible antenna.