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Method And Apparatus For The Production Of Milk Foam Or Milk-Based Drinks - EP2120656

The patent EP2120656 was granted to Steiner Weggis on Mar 13, 2019. The application was filed on Jan 7, 2008 under application number EP08700994A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2120656

STEINER WEGGIS

Application Number: EP08700994A
Filing Date: Jan 7, 2008
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 8, 2019
Publication Date: Mar 13, 2019
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions (3)

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
FRANKE COFFEE SYSTEMS	Sep 23, 2014	BLUMENROHR	INTERVENTION WITHDRAWN
FRANKE KAFFEEMASCHINEN	Nov 29, 2012	LBP LEMCKE	ADMISSIBLE
GRUPPO CIMBALI	Nov 28, 2012	PERANI & PARTNERS	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (10) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	EP0157069
DESCRIPTION	EP1593330
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0157069
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP1593330
OPPOSITION	DE102004004817
OPPOSITION	EP0485350
OPPOSITION	US2002141742
OPPOSITION	US2003232115
OPPOSITION	US6192785
OPPOSITION	WO2006053016

Dossier Documents

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Feb 14, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Feb 14, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Feb 14, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Feb 13, 2019
English translation of the claims
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Feb 13, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Feb 13, 2019
French translation of claims
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Feb 8, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Jan 25, 2019
English translation of the claims
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Jan 25, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Jan 25, 2019
French translation of claims
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Oct 8, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
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Oct 8, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Oct 8, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Oct 8, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
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Sep 24, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Aug 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Aug 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Aug 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Aug 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Jul 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Jul 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Jul 23, 2018
Decision of the Board of Appeal
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Jul 23, 2018
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Jul 23, 2018
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Jul 23, 2018
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Jun 28, 2018
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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Jun 28, 2018
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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Jun 28, 2018
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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Jun 28, 2018
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
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May 22, 2018
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
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May 22, 2018
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
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May 22, 2018
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
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May 22, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
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May 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
May 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
May 16, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Appeal
Apr 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Apr 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Mar 27, 2018
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
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Mar 27, 2018
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
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Mar 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Mar 26, 2018
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
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Mar 26, 2018
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
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Mar 21, 2018
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Mar 21, 2018
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Mar 21, 2018
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Mar 21, 2018
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Appeal
Mar 16, 2018
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Mar 1, 2018
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
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Dec 21, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
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Nov 20, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
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Nov 14, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
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Jun 21, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Search/Exam
Jun 16, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
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Jan 26, 2017
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Appeal
May 13, 2015
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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May 8, 2015
Reply to appeal
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Apr 21, 2015
Reply to appeal
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Apr 8, 2015
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Feb 11, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Appeal
Feb 9, 2015
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Appeal
Feb 9, 2015
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
Appeal
Feb 4, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Appeal
Jan 13, 2015
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Jan 13, 2015
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
Appeal
Jan 13, 2015
Refund of fees
Appeal
Jan 10, 2015
Withdrawal of an opposition
Appeal
Jan 8, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jan 8, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jan 8, 2015
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Jan 8, 2015
Withdrawal of an opposition
Appeal
Oct 13, 2014
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Appeal
Oct 13, 2014
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Oct 13, 2014
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Oct 13, 2014
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Oct 13, 2014
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Oct 8, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Oct 6, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Oct 6, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Oct 6, 2014
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Oct 6, 2014
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Oct 6, 2014
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Oct 6, 2014
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Oct 6, 2014
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Oct 6, 2014
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Oct 6, 2014
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Oct 6, 2014
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Oct 6, 2014
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Oct 2, 2014
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Oct 2, 2014
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Sep 23, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 23, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 23, 2014
Citation in opposition procedure
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Sep 23, 2014
Citation in opposition procedure
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Sep 23, 2014
Citation in opposition procedure
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Sep 23, 2014
Citation in opposition procedure
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Sep 23, 2014
Citation in opposition procedure
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Sep 23, 2014
Citation in opposition procedure
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Sep 23, 2014
Citation in opposition procedure
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Sep 23, 2014
Citation in opposition procedure
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Sep 23, 2014
Citation in opposition procedure
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Sep 23, 2014
Citation in opposition procedure
Appeal
Sep 23, 2014
Filing of a new opposition
Appeal
Sep 23, 2014
Intervention of the assumed infringer
OPPO
Sep 23, 2014
Intervention of the assumed infringer
Appeal
Sep 23, 2014
Notice of opposition
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Jul 22, 2014
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Jul 22, 2014
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Jul 22, 2014
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Jul 17, 2014
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Jul 17, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Appeal
Jul 17, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Appeal
Jul 14, 2014
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Jul 14, 2014
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Jul 14, 2014
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Jul 4, 2014
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Jul 4, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Appeal
Jul 3, 2014
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Jul 3, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Appeal
Jul 3, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Appeal
Jul 3, 2014
Processing of an appeal
Appeal
Jun 20, 2014
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 11, 2014
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 6, 2014
Advice of delivery
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Jun 6, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 6, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 6, 2014
Communication of amended entries
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Jun 2, 2014
Advice of delivery
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May 30, 2014
Advice of delivery
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May 28, 2014
Advice of delivery
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May 27, 2014
Acknowledgement of a document
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May 27, 2014
Acknowledgement of a document
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May 27, 2014
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
May 27, 2014
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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May 27, 2014
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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May 27, 2014
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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May 27, 2014
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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May 27, 2014
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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May 27, 2014
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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May 27, 2014
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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May 27, 2014
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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May 27, 2014
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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May 27, 2014
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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May 27, 2014
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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May 15, 2014
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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May 7, 2014
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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May 6, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 6, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 6, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 6, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 6, 2014
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Apr 25, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 25, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 22, 2014
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Apr 17, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 17, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 17, 2014
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Apr 17, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 15, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 15, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 14, 2014
Request for change of opponent's representative
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Apr 11, 2014
Claims
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Apr 11, 2014
Claims
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Apr 11, 2014
Claims
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Apr 11, 2014
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Apr 11, 2014
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Apr 10, 2014
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Apr 10, 2014
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Apr 2, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 25, 2014
Authorisation
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Mar 25, 2014
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Mar 17, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 17, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 14, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 14, 2014
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 12, 2014
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Mar 12, 2014
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Mar 11, 2014
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Feb 22, 2014
Advice of delivery
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Feb 10, 2014
Advice of delivery
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Jan 24, 2014
Advice of delivery
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Jan 17, 2014
Advice of delivery
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Jan 17, 2014
Advice of delivery
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Jan 15, 2014
Advice of delivery
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Jan 14, 2014
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jan 14, 2014
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jan 14, 2014
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jan 14, 2014
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 14, 2014
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jan 14, 2014
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jan 14, 2014
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jan 2, 2014
Preparation for oral proceedings
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May 23, 2013
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 23, 2013
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 17, 2013
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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May 13, 2013
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Jan 14, 2013
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Jan 14, 2013
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Jan 14, 2013
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Dec 10, 2012
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Dec 3, 2012
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Nov 29, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 29, 2012
Notice of opposition
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Nov 29, 2012
Notice of opposition
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Nov 29, 2012
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 29, 2012
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 29, 2012
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 29, 2012
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 29, 2012
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 28, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 28, 2012
Claims
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Nov 28, 2012
Notice of opposition
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Nov 28, 2012
Notice of opposition
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Nov 28, 2012
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 28, 2012
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 28, 2012
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 28, 2012
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 28, 2012
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 28, 2012
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 28, 2012
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 28, 2012
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 2, 2012
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2011
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2011
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2011
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2011
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jul 27, 2011
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Jul 27, 2011
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jul 27, 2011
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jul 27, 2011
Text intended for grant
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Jun 30, 2011
Claims
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Jun 30, 2011
Description
Search/Exam
Jun 30, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jun 20, 2011
Claims
Search/Exam
Jun 20, 2011
Description
Search/Exam
Jun 20, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Apr 18, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 28, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Dec 17, 2010
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Dec 17, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jan 26, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Nov 10, 2009
Letter concerning the priority
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Nov 10, 2009
Priority document
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Oct 28, 2009
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Oct 19, 2009
Invitation to file priority document
Search/Exam
Oct 2, 2009
Reply by International Bureau
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Sep 22, 2009
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Search/Exam
Sep 8, 2009
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
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Aug 26, 2009
Letter which had not been notified
Search/Exam
Aug 19, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Search/Exam
Aug 3, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Jul 29, 2009
Refund order of filing/examination fee
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Jul 1, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
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May 25, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
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Aug 4, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Jul 17, 2008
Copy of the international search report
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Jul 17, 2008
Copy of the international search report
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Jul 17, 2008
Published international application - A1
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Jan 14, 2008
Abstract
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Jan 14, 2008
Claims
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Jan 14, 2008
Description
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Jan 14, 2008
Drawings
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