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Occlusion Instrument And Method For Its Production - EP1998686

The patent EP1998686 was granted to Occlutech on Feb 21, 2018. The application was filed on Mar 22, 2007 under application number EP07723515A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP1998686

OCCLUTECH

Application Number: EP07723515A
Filing Date: Mar 22, 2007
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 19, 2018
Publication Date: Feb 21, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

UPC Cases New

Latest UPC cases involving this patent.

Case Number	Filing Date	Plaintiff	Proceeding Type
UPC_COA_0000907/2025	Nov 19, 2025	Occlutech	Appeal
UPC_CFI_630/2025	Jul 8, 2025	Occlutech	Provisional Measures

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
AGA MEDICAL	Jun 8, 2010	POTTER CLARKSON	WITHDRAWN

Patent Citations (18) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	US5725552
DESCRIPTION	WO2005020822
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2004064671
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2005020822
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO9912478
OPPOSITION	CN1736346
OPPOSITION	CN2524710Y
OPPOSITION	CN2613248Y
OPPOSITION	EP0808138
OPPOSITION	EP0957773
OPPOSITION	US2007043391
OPPOSITION	US5725552
OPPOSITION	US5846261
OPPOSITION	US5944738
OPPOSITION	US6214029
OPPOSITION	US6468303
OPPOSITION	US6475227
OPPOSITION	WO9601599

Dossier Documents

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 5, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Feb 23, 2018
Letter which had not been notified
Search/Exam
Jan 25, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jan 19, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Jan 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 5, 2018
English translation of the claims
OPPO
Jan 5, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Jan 5, 2018
French translation of claims
OPPO
Oct 12, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
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Oct 12, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
OPPO
Sep 28, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Jul 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Jul 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Jul 12, 2017
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Appeal
Jul 12, 2017
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Jun 9, 2017
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Jun 9, 2017
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Appeal
Mar 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Mar 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Mar 5, 2017
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Feb 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Feb 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
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Feb 9, 2017
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Feb 9, 2017
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
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Feb 6, 2017
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Dec 21, 2016
F3303.17 Change of the composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Appeal
Jul 20, 2016
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jul 20, 2016
Refund of fees
Appeal
Jul 12, 2016
Withdrawal of an opposition
Appeal
Jul 1, 2014
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Appeal
Jan 10, 2014
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Dec 20, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 20, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 20, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 20, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 20, 2013
Cited document during appeal procedure
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Dec 20, 2013
Cited document during appeal procedure
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Dec 20, 2013
Claims
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Dec 20, 2013
Claims
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Dec 20, 2013
Claims
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Dec 20, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 20, 2013
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Aug 19, 2013
Communication of amended entries
Search/Exam
Jul 31, 2013
Request for change of opponent's representative
Search/Exam
Jul 19, 2013
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jul 8, 2013
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Mar 6, 2013
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Feb 28, 2013
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Feb 13, 2013
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Feb 6, 2013
Reply to appeal
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Jan 23, 2013
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Oct 19, 2012
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Oct 15, 2012
F3004 Communication of the Registry
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Oct 15, 2012
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Oct 12, 2012
Cited document during appeal procedure
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Oct 12, 2012
Cited document during appeal procedure
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Cited document during appeal procedure
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Oct 12, 2012
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Oct 12, 2012
Cited document during appeal procedure
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Oct 12, 2012
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Oct 11, 2012
Cited document during appeal procedure
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Oct 11, 2012
Cited document during appeal procedure
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Oct 11, 2012
Cited document during appeal procedure
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Oct 11, 2012
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Oct 11, 2012
Cited document during appeal procedure
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Cited document during appeal procedure
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Oct 11, 2012
Cited document during appeal procedure
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Oct 11, 2012
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Oct 11, 2012
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Oct 8, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Oct 8, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Oct 8, 2012
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Sep 28, 2012
Request for change of opponent's representative
Appeal
Aug 14, 2012
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Aug 14, 2012
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Aug 8, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Aug 8, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Aug 8, 2012
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Aug 1, 2012
Processing of an appeal
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Jul 25, 2012
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Jun 15, 2012
Advice of delivery
Search/Exam
Jun 13, 2012
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 8, 2012
Advice of delivery
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Jun 1, 2012
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jun 1, 2012
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jun 1, 2012
Annex to a communication
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Jun 1, 2012
Annex to a communication
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Jun 1, 2012
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 1, 2012
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Jun 1, 2012
Documents for the maintenance of the patent as amended
OPPO
Jun 1, 2012
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Jun 1, 2012
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Jun 1, 2012
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Jun 1, 2012
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Jun 1, 2012
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Jun 1, 2012
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jun 1, 2012
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Jun 1, 2012
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Jun 1, 2012
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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May 9, 2012
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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May 7, 2012
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 2, 2012
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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May 1, 2012
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 16, 2012
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 16, 2012
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 11, 2012
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Apr 11, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 11, 2012
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 11, 2012
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 10, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 10, 2012
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Apr 10, 2012
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Apr 10, 2012
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Apr 10, 2012
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Apr 10, 2012
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Apr 10, 2012
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Apr 10, 2012
Cover sheet for fax transmission
OPPO
Apr 10, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 10, 2012
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Apr 10, 2012
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Apr 10, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 10, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 10, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 10, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 10, 2012
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 10, 2012
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 10, 2012
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 10, 2012
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 10, 2012
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 10, 2012
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 10, 2012
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 20, 2012
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
OPPO
Mar 14, 2012
Submission concerning representation
OPPO
Mar 12, 2012
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 7, 2012
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 29, 2012
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 24, 2012
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 23, 2012
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 10, 2011
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 9, 2011
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 7, 2011
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 31, 2011
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 25, 2011
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Oct 25, 2011
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 25, 2011
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Oct 25, 2011
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 25, 2011
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 25, 2011
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 25, 2011
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 25, 2011
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 21, 2011
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 20, 2011
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 19, 2011
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 19, 2011
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 13, 2011
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 13, 2011
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 13, 2011
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Oct 12, 2011
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 11, 2011
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 6, 2011
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 30, 2011
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 26, 2011
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Sep 26, 2011
Acknowledgement of a document
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Sep 26, 2011
Annex to a communication
OPPO
Sep 26, 2011
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Sep 26, 2011
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 26, 2011
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 26, 2011
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 20, 2011
Preparation for oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 12, 2011
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 8, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 8, 2011
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 8, 2011
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 8, 2011
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 8, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 27, 2011
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 27, 2011
Request for documents
OPPO
May 19, 2011
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
May 5, 2011
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 26, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 26, 2011
Citation in opposition procedure
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Apr 26, 2011
Citation in opposition procedure
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Apr 26, 2011
Citation in opposition procedure
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Apr 26, 2011
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Apr 26, 2011
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Apr 6, 2011
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
OPPO
Mar 30, 2011
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
OPPO
Mar 21, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Mar 3, 2011
Submission concerning representation
OPPO
Feb 24, 2011
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 24, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
OPPO
Feb 18, 2011
Request for extension of time limit
OPPO
Dec 21, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 21, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
OPPO
Dec 16, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 16, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 16, 2010
Request for extension of time limit
OPPO
Dec 16, 2010
Request for extension of time limit
OPPO
Aug 12, 2010
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Aug 12, 2010
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jun 18, 2010
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jun 9, 2010
Filing of a new opposition
OPPO
Jun 9, 2010
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 9, 2010
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 9, 2010
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 9, 2010
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 9, 2010
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 9, 2010
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 9, 2010
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 9, 2010
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 9, 2010
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 9, 2010
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 9, 2010
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 9, 2010
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 9, 2010
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 9, 2010
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 8, 2010
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jun 8, 2010
Cover sheet for fax transmission
OPPO
Jun 8, 2010
Cover sheet for fax transmission
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Jun 8, 2010
Cover sheet for fax transmission
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Jun 8, 2010
Cover sheet for fax transmission
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Jun 8, 2010
Cover sheet for fax transmission
OPPO
Jun 8, 2010
Cover sheet for fax transmission
OPPO
Jun 8, 2010
Cover sheet for fax transmission
OPPO
Jun 8, 2010
Letter concerning fees and payments
OPPO
Jun 8, 2010
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Aug 13, 2009
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jul 30, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jul 30, 2009
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 30, 2009
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jul 30, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Apr 20, 2009
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Apr 20, 2009
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Apr 20, 2009
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Apr 20, 2009
Text intended for grant
Search/Exam
Apr 16, 2009
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Search/Exam
Apr 8, 2009
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Apr 6, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Dec 2, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 2, 2008
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Nov 12, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Oct 31, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Oct 15, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 15, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Aug 8, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Oct 24, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2007
Copy of the international search report
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Oct 4, 2007
Published international application - A1
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Mar 22, 2007
Abstract
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Mar 22, 2007
Claims
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Mar 22, 2007
Description
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Mar 22, 2007
Drawings
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