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Chemical Delivery Product And Process For Making The Same - EP2031049

The patent EP2031049 was granted to Celanese on Mar 6, 2019. The application was filed on Aug 25, 2008 under application number EP08014987A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2031049

CELANESE

Application Number: EP08014987A
Filing Date: Aug 25, 2008
Status: Revoked; Apr 2, 2022
Publication Date: Mar 6, 2019
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions (2)

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
MONOSOL	Dec 6, 2019	MAI BESIER	ADMISSIBLE
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE	Dec 4, 2019	GILL JENNINGS & EVERY	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (27) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	US2005065272
DESCRIPTION	US2005222355
DESCRIPTION	US6166117
DESCRIPTION	US6608121
DESCRIPTION	US6787512
DESCRIPTION	US6818709
DESCRIPTION	US6956070
OPPOSITION	EP1854869
OPPOSITION	EP2016105
OPPOSITION	US2004035739
OPPOSITION	US2005155936
OPPOSITION	US4146676
OPPOSITION	US6166117
OPPOSITION	US6267808
OPPOSITION	US6608121
OPPOSITION	WO0242401
OPPOSITION	WO2007044968
OPPOSITION	WO2007133415
SEARCH	EP0298222
SEARCH	EP0481547
SEARCH	US2004002433
SEARCH	US2005155936
SEARCH	US3528921
SEARCH	US4797221
SEARCH	WO2005100525
SEARCH	WO2006132729
SEARCH	WO2007064681

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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Apr 4, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Apr 4, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Apr 4, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
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Mar 30, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
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Dec 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Dec 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Dec 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 16, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Dec 16, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Dec 16, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
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Dec 16, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
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Dec 16, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
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Dec 16, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Dec 16, 2021
Means of redress
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Dec 16, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Dec 16, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Dec 16, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Dec 16, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Dec 16, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Dec 16, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Dec 16, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Dec 16, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Dec 16, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Dec 16, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Dec 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Dec 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Dec 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Sep 30, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Sep 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 24, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Sep 24, 2021
Non-scannable object
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Sep 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Sep 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Sep 22, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Sep 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Sep 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 10, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Sep 10, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Sep 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Aug 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 6, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Aug 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Jul 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Jul 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 30, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jul 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 29, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jul 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Jul 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Jul 26, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jul 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
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Jul 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
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Jul 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jul 22, 2021
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Jul 21, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jul 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 9, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Jun 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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May 21, 2021
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
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May 21, 2021
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
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May 21, 2021
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
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Feb 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 2, 2021
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
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Feb 2, 2021
Communication of amended entries
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Jan 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 21, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
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Jan 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Dec 11, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Nov 27, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
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Nov 27, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
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Oct 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Oct 22, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 22, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 22, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 22, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Oct 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Oct 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Oct 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Oct 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Oct 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Oct 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Oct 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Oct 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 12, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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Oct 8, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Sep 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Sep 21, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Sep 21, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Sep 21, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Sep 21, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Sep 21, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Sep 21, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Sep 21, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Sep 21, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Sep 16, 2020
Communication of amended entries
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Sep 1, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
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May 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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May 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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May 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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May 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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May 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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May 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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May 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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May 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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May 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 12, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Feb 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 24, 2020
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
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Feb 24, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Feb 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 18, 2020
Authorisation
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Feb 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 18, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
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Jan 2, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Jan 2, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Jan 2, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Dec 12, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Dec 10, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Dec 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Dec 6, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Dec 6, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Dec 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 6, 2019
Priority document
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Dec 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Dec 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Dec 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 4, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Dec 4, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Mar 18, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Feb 7, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
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Jan 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 21, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Jan 21, 2019
French translation of claims
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Jan 21, 2019
German translation of the claims
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Jan 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 23, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Oct 23, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Oct 23, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Oct 23, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Oct 23, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Jun 27, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Jun 15, 2018
Amended description with annotations
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Jun 15, 2018
Description
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Jun 15, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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May 22, 2018
Submission concerning representation
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Mar 27, 2018
Annex to the communication
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Mar 27, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
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Jan 12, 2018
Claims
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Jan 12, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Sep 20, 2017
Annex to the communication
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Sep 20, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
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Aug 24, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
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Jun 8, 2017
Claims
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Jun 8, 2017
Claims
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Jun 8, 2017
Non-scannable object
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Jun 8, 2017
Non-scannable object
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Jun 8, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Apr 19, 2017
Annex to the communication
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Apr 19, 2017
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
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Apr 19, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
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Aug 24, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
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Aug 27, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
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Aug 27, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
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Jul 11, 2012
Claims
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Jul 11, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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May 14, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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May 2, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Jan 11, 2012
Annex to the communication
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Jan 11, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
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Dec 13, 2011
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
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Mar 22, 2011
Submission concerning representation
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Jul 26, 2010
Annex
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Jul 26, 2010
Claims
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Jul 26, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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May 31, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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May 6, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Feb 5, 2010
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Jan 19, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
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Jan 12, 2010
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
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Jun 26, 2009
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
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May 26, 2009
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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May 26, 2009
European search opinion
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May 26, 2009
European search report
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Feb 6, 2009
Letter concerning search matters
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Feb 4, 2009
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Jan 21, 2009
Letter concerning the inventor
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Jan 14, 2009
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Jan 14, 2009
Partial European search report
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Dec 16, 2008
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
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Dec 9, 2008
Letter which had not been notified
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Oct 29, 2008
(Partial) description filed in response to formal objections
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Oct 29, 2008
Reply to the invitation to remedy deficiencies
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Sep 15, 2008
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
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Sep 12, 2008
Deficiencies in application documents - annex B
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Sep 5, 2008
Letter concerning the priority
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Sep 5, 2008
Priority document
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Aug 25, 2008
Abstract
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Aug 25, 2008
Claims
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Aug 25, 2008
Description
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Aug 25, 2008
Designation of inventor
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Aug 25, 2008
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