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A Fan Casing For A Gas Turbine Engine - EP2149679

The patent EP2149679 was granted to Rolls Royce on Mar 9, 2022. The application was originally filed on Jun 17, 2009 under application number EP09251578A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2149679

ROLLS ROYCE

Application Number: EP09251578A
Filing Date: Jun 17, 2009
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 4, 2022
Publication Date: Mar 9, 2022
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RAYTHEON	Feb 8, 2019	DEHNS	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (7) New

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Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	US4734007
OPPOSITION	US2005089391
OPPOSITION	US4534698
OPPOSITION	US6227794
SEARCH	EP1857655
SEARCH	US4734007
SEARCH	US5160248

Dossier Documents

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Feb 10, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Feb 10, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Feb 3, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Jan 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 27, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Jan 27, 2022
French translation of claims
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Jan 27, 2022
German translation of the claims
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Oct 18, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
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Oct 18, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Oct 18, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
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Oct 7, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Sep 10, 2021
Refund of fees
Appeal
Sep 8, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Sep 8, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Sep 1, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
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Aug 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Aug 18, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
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Jul 6, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Jul 6, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Jun 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jun 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jun 23, 2021
Notice of appeal
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Jun 16, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 15, 2021
Request for correction
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Apr 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Apr 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 13, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Apr 13, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Apr 13, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Apr 13, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Apr 13, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Apr 13, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Apr 13, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Apr 13, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Apr 13, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Apr 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 13, 2021
Means of redress
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Apr 13, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Apr 13, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Apr 13, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Apr 13, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Apr 13, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Apr 13, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Apr 13, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Apr 13, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Mar 12, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Feb 15, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Feb 15, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jan 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 19, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jan 19, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jan 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Jan 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Jan 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Jan 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Jan 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Jan 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
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Jan 12, 2021
Description
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Jan 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 12, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 12, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 12, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jan 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jan 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Sep 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Sep 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Aug 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 21, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 21, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 21, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jul 21, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Jul 21, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 21, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 16, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Jun 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jun 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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May 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
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May 28, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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May 27, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Apr 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 28, 2020
Communication of amended entries
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Apr 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Apr 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Apr 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Apr 17, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Apr 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 17, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Apr 17, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Apr 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 16, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Apr 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 16, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Jan 24, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Jan 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 20, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Jan 20, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Jan 20, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Jan 20, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Dec 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Dec 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
Search/Exam
Dec 17, 2019
Communication about missing advice of delivery
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Dec 17, 2019
Communication about missing advice of delivery
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Dec 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Dec 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Nov 15, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 15, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 4, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Nov 4, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Nov 4, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 12, 2019
Claims
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Jul 12, 2019
Claims
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Claims
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Jul 12, 2019
Claims
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Jul 12, 2019
Claims
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Jul 12, 2019
Claims
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Jul 12, 2019
Description
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Jul 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 12, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Mar 19, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Mar 19, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Feb 14, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Feb 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 8, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Feb 8, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Feb 8, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 8, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 8, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 18, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
May 11, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
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Apr 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 26, 2018
French translation of claims
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Apr 26, 2018
German translation of the claims
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Apr 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 17, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Apr 17, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Apr 17, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Apr 17, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Apr 17, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Aug 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 10, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 10, 2017
Claims
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Aug 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 10, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Jun 26, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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Jun 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 20, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Feb 10, 2017
Annex to the communication
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Feb 10, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
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Feb 3, 2017
Examination started
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Nov 14, 2016
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
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Jun 24, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Jun 23, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Jun 15, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Apr 16, 2014
Refund of fees
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Apr 2, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 2, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Apr 2, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
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Apr 2, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Apr 2, 2014
Amended description with annotations
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Apr 2, 2014
Amendments received before examination
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Apr 2, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 8, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
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Aug 29, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Aug 29, 2013
European search opinion
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Aug 29, 2013
European search report
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Aug 22, 2013
Search started
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Apr 26, 2010
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Apr 20, 2010
Submission concerning representation
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Jan 7, 2010
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Jul 29, 2009
Refund of fees
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Jun 17, 2009
Abstract
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Jun 17, 2009
Claims
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Jun 17, 2009
Description
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Designation of inventor
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Jun 17, 2009
Drawings
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Jun 17, 2009
Drawings
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Jun 17, 2009
Priority document
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Jun 17, 2009
Request for grant of a European patent
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