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The patent EP1777859 was granted to Innovative Sonic on Jan 16, 2019. The application was filed on Mar 17, 2003 under application number EP07000928A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET L M ERICSSON PUBL | Oct 16, 2019 | HOFFMANN EITLE | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| SEARCH | WO9704611 |
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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Mar 23, 2022
Refund of fees
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(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
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Withdrawal of an appeal
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Notice of appeal
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Decision to grant a European patent
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Preparation for oral proceedings
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Amended claims with annotations
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Oct 16, 2007
Maintenance of the application
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Sep 4, 2007
Letter concerning the inventor
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Letter which had not been notified
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Submission concerning representation
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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Designation of inventor
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