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Suface Drainage - EP1520942

The patent EP1520942 was granted to ACO on Nov 7, 2018. The application was originally filed on Sep 16, 2004 under application number EP04255632A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP1520942

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Application Number: EP04255632A
Filing Date: Sep 16, 2004
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 20, 2024
Grant Date: Nov 7, 2018
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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
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HAURATON & COKG	Mar 20, 2019	GEITZ PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (12) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation Phase	Publication Number	Publication Link
DESCRIPTION	EP20030101666	-
DESCRIPTION	AU733361B
DESCRIPTION	US5307590
OPPOSITION	AU733361B
OPPOSITION	EP1380691
OPPOSITION	GB2222624
OPPOSITION	US4815888
OPPOSITION	US6000881
SEARCH	AU733361B
SEARCH	EP1380691
SEARCH	US2003111397
SEARCH	US5307590

Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (4) New

NPL citations refer to non-patent references such as research papers, articles, or other publications cited during examination or opposition phases.

Citation Phase	Reference Text	Link
OPPOSITION	- Zurn Industries, "Z-888-12-DYN Hi-Cap slotted drainage system for dynamic/airport loading", Product Data Sheet, (20031205), XP055578480	-
OPPOSITION	- Zurn Industries, "Z-888-18-DYN-HP Heelproof High Capacity Trench Drain System", Product Data Sheet, (20010809), XP055578478	-
OPPOSITION	- Zurn Industries, "Z-888-36-DYN HI-Cap slotted drainage system", Product Data Sheet, (20011022), XP055578482	-
OPPOSITION	- Zurn Industries, "Z-888 High-Capacity Trench", Installation Instructions, (20000628), pages 1 - 8, pp, XP055578484	-

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Jun 5, 2024
Refund of fees
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Jun 4, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Jun 4, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Jun 4, 2024
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
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Jun 4, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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Jun 4, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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May 21, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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May 15, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 15, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 15, 2024
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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May 14, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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May 13, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 13, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 13, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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May 7, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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May 7, 2024
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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May 7, 2024
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Apr 30, 2024
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Apr 29, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 29, 2024
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
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Apr 29, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Apr 29, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 29, 2024
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
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Apr 29, 2024
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Apr 24, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 24, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 24, 2024
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
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Apr 23, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
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Apr 15, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
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F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Sep 20, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 001
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Sep 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 20, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 12, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
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Feb 15, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Feb 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 10, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Aug 31, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Aug 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 26, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 26, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 26, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
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Citation in appeal procedure - 001
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Consolidated list of documents cited in appeal procedure
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Reply to appeal
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Apr 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 21, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Advice of delivery
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F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Feb 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 7, 2022
Notice of appeal
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Dec 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Dec 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Dec 23, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Dec 23, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Dec 23, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
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Dec 23, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
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Dec 23, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Dec 23, 2021
Means of redress
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Dec 23, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Dec 23, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Dec 23, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Dec 23, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Dec 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Dec 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Dec 17, 2021
General enquiry
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Oct 28, 2021
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Oct 28, 2021
General enquiry
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Oct 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 13, 2021
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 31, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 25, 2021
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Mar 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 5, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Feb 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Communication of amended entries
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Jan 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 23, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
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Dec 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Dec 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Dec 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Dec 14, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Dec 14, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Dec 14, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Dec 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Dec 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Oct 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 2, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Oct 2, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Oct 2, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Sep 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Sep 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Sep 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Sep 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 31, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jul 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jul 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jun 29, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jun 29, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Jun 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jan 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Nov 29, 2019
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
OPPO
Nov 29, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Nov 22, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Aug 22, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Aug 22, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Apr 5, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Mar 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Mar 28, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Mar 28, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
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Patent document cited during the examination procedure
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Mar 22, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Mar 22, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
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Mar 20, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Mar 20, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 20, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Notice of opposition
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Mar 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
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Mar 20, 2019
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Mar 20, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 31, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
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Jan 31, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Jan 30, 2019
Authorisation
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Jan 30, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Jan 28, 2019
Authorisation
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Jan 28, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Nov 19, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Oct 11, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
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Sep 11, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Jul 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 13, 2018
Claims
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Jul 13, 2018
French translation of claims
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Jul 13, 2018
German translation of the claims
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Jul 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 13, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
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Mar 15, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Oct 25, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Apr 27, 2017
Submission concerning representation
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Aug 8, 2016
Decision to allow further processing
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Jul 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 29, 2016
Claims
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Jul 29, 2016
Description
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Jul 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 29, 2016
Request for further processing
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Jun 3, 2016
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
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Mar 1, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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Feb 25, 2016
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Feb 25, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 27, 2015
Annex to the communication
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Oct 27, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
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Oct 16, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
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Oct 8, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 8, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 8, 2015
Claims
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Oct 8, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 8, 2015
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
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Jul 24, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Description
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Jul 5, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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May 20, 2011
Annex to the communication
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May 20, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
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Sep 30, 2009
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Sep 9, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Aug 4, 2009
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Submission concerning representation
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Sep 8, 2008
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Jul 4, 2007
Refund of fees
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Jun 16, 2006
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Sep 26, 2005
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Sep 22, 2005
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Jul 12, 2005
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Jul 1, 2005
Request for change of representative
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Apr 11, 2005
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Dec 22, 2004
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Nov 25, 2004
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