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The patent EP2193088 was granted to Pppelmann Holding on Aug 23, 2023. The application was filed on Sep 20, 2008 under application number EP08802453A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2193088

PPPELMANN HOLDING

Application Number: EP08802453A
Filing Date: Sep 20, 2008
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 21, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 23, 2023
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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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
RPC BRAMLAGE	Feb 14, 2019	MULLER	-
RPC BRAMLAGE	Feb 14, 2019	MULLER, ENNO , RIEDER & PARTNER	-

Patent Citations (20) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
EXAMINATION	US3430810
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0287335
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0600123
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	FR2792621
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	GB2257421
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US5018644
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2006116370
OPPOSITION	DE1536272
OPPOSITION	DE202007013517U
OPPOSITION	DE202007018407U
OPPOSITION	DE3538923
OPPOSITION	EP0056612
OPPOSITION	EP0600123
OPPOSITION	EP0859725
OPPOSITION	EP2873335
OPPOSITION	GB2257421
OPPOSITION	US2003234260
OPPOSITION	US3430810
OPPOSITION	US5139173
OPPOSITION	WO9414682

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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Jul 27, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jul 27, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Jul 21, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Jul 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 17, 2023
English translation of the claims
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Jul 17, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
OPPO
Jul 17, 2023
French translation of claims
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Jul 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 9, 2023
Refund of fees
Appeal
May 8, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
OPPO
May 8, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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May 8, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
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May 4, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
May 4, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
May 4, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
May 4, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Apr 28, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Appeal
Apr 28, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Apr 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Apr 27, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Apr 11, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Apr 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 4, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Appeal
Apr 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Apr 4, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Mar 29, 2023
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Mar 27, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
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Mar 27, 2023
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Appeal
Mar 20, 2023
Letter which had not been notified
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Mar 15, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Mar 10, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
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Mar 10, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Appeal
Mar 10, 2023
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Appeal
Mar 6, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Feb 17, 2023
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Appeal
Dec 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Dec 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 1, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Oct 4, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
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Aug 24, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Aug 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Aug 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Aug 19, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
May 30, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
May 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
May 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
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May 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
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May 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
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May 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
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May 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
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May 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
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May 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
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May 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
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May 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
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May 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Appeal
May 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Appeal
May 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Appeal
May 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
May 23, 2022
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Jan 17, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Dec 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 29, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Oct 19, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Oct 19, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Oct 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Oct 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Oct 13, 2021
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Aug 31, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 23, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Aug 23, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Aug 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Aug 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Mar 10, 2021
Communication of amended entries
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Mar 9, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 8, 2021
Authorisation
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Mar 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 3, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
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Feb 26, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Feb 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 3, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
OPPO
Jan 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 28, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Oct 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Oct 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Oct 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 20, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Sep 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 17, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Sep 16, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Aug 6, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Jul 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 28, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Jul 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jun 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jun 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 19, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jun 19, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jun 19, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Jun 19, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 19, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 12, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jun 9, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
May 28, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Apr 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Apr 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Apr 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Apr 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Apr 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Apr 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Apr 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Apr 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Apr 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Apr 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Apr 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 16, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 30, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 26, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 26, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Dec 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Dec 6, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 6, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 6, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 6, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 6, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 6, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 27, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Nov 25, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Oct 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 17, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Oct 17, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Oct 15, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Oct 15, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jul 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jul 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 5, 2019
Claims
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Jul 5, 2019
Claims
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Jul 5, 2019
Claims
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Jul 5, 2019
Claims
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Jul 5, 2019
Claims
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Jul 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 5, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Mar 1, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Mar 1, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Feb 22, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Feb 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 14, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Feb 14, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Feb 14, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 14, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 30, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
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Apr 4, 2018
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Apr 4, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Apr 4, 2018
French translation of claims
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Apr 3, 2018
English translation of the claims
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Apr 3, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Apr 3, 2018
French translation of claims
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Jan 31, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Jan 31, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Jan 31, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Jan 31, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Jan 31, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Jul 20, 2017
Amended description with annotations
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Jul 20, 2017
Description
Search/Exam
Jul 20, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Jul 17, 2017
Amended description with annotations
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Jul 17, 2017
Description
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Jul 17, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Mar 14, 2017
Annex to the communication
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Mar 14, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jun 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Jun 11, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Jun 11, 2016
Claims
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Jun 11, 2016
Description
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Jun 11, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Jun 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Jun 9, 2016
Amended description with annotations
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Jun 9, 2016
Claims
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Jun 9, 2016
Description
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Jun 9, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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May 30, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Search/Exam
May 24, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
May 23, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jan 26, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jan 26, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
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Oct 6, 2015
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
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Sep 29, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
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Jun 25, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
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Jun 25, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
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Jun 27, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
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Jun 27, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
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Aug 14, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
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Aug 14, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
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Jun 27, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Jun 27, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Jun 27, 2013
Claims
Search/Exam
Jun 27, 2013
Description
Search/Exam
Jun 27, 2013
Drawings
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Jun 27, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Jun 26, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Jun 26, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Jun 26, 2013
Claims
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Jun 26, 2013
Description
Search/Exam
Jun 26, 2013
Drawings
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Jun 26, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Apr 24, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Apr 18, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 21, 2012
Annex to the communication
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Dec 21, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jul 12, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
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Jul 12, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
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Jul 7, 2010
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Jun 16, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Jun 16, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
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Jun 16, 2010
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Jun 16, 2010
Amended description with annotations
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Jun 16, 2010
Amendments received before examination
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Jun 15, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Jun 15, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
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Jun 15, 2010
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Jun 15, 2010
Amended description with annotations
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Jun 15, 2010
Amendments received before examination
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May 12, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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May 6, 2010
Communication concerning correction of deficiences in Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Apr 16, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Mar 24, 2010
Authorisation
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Mar 24, 2010
Designation of inventor
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Mar 24, 2010
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Mar 24, 2010
Letter concerning the inventor
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Mar 4, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
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Feb 12, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
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Apr 28, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Apr 9, 2009
Copy of the international search report
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Apr 9, 2009
Copy of the international search report
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Apr 9, 2009
Published international application - A1
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Dec 4, 2008
Abstract
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Dec 3, 2008
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Dec 3, 2008
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Dec 3, 2008
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Oct 10, 2008
Submission concerning representation
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Sep 20, 2008
Abstract
PCTRO
Sep 20, 2008
Claims
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Sep 20, 2008
Description
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Sep 20, 2008
Drawings
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