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The patent EP1563287 was granted to Life Safety Germany on Oct 30, 2019. The application was filed on Aug 6, 2003 under application number EP03788331A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRAGERWERK | Feb 5, 2018 | MULLER SCHUPFNER & PARTNER PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB MUC | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2001053472 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4554383 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5171649 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5683832 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5965054 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0015594 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0016902 |
| EXAMINATION | EP0531745 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2001053472 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5171649 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5683832 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5855809 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5965054 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19726453 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0531745 |
| OPPOSITION | US5855809 |
| SEARCH | US2001053472 |
| SEARCH | US5171649 |
| SEARCH | US5683832 |
| SEARCH | US5965054 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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Decision to grant a European patent
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 23, 2017
French translation of claims
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Mar 23, 2017
German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Request for a decision
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Letter dealing with oral proceedings
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Submission concerning representation
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Acknowledgement of a document
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Annex to the communication
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Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Preparation for oral proceedings
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Acknowledgement of a document
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Grounds for the decision (Annex)
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Advice of delivery
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Acknowledgement of a document
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Letter dealing with oral proceedings
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Advice of delivery
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Acknowledgement of a document
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Annex to a communication
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Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Preparation for oral proceedings
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Claims
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Aug 28, 2009
Description
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Claims
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Description
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Maintenance of the application
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Supplementary European search report
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General enquiry
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Notification of election of EPO
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Copy of the international search report
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Request for transfer of rights
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Request for transfer of rights
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Notification of the recording of a change
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Published international application - A2
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