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Dosage Unit For A Sustained Release Insecticide Composition - EP2257157

The patent EP2257157 was granted to Sara Leede on Jun 24, 2020. The application was filed on Feb 13, 2009 under application number EP09710492A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2257157

SARA LEEDE

Application Number: EP09710492A
Filing Date: Feb 13, 2009
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 22, 2020
Publication Date: Jun 24, 2020
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
AECHTER	Oct 4, 2018	TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (19) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
EXAMINATION	US3574636
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0253640
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0387078
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	GB1601095
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	GB2194442
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JPH02174628
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2004068945
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2004105486
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO9901030
OPPOSITION	GB1601095
OPPOSITION	JPS5557503
OPPOSITION	US2001001664
OPPOSITION	US2002132005
OPPOSITION	US2005147673
OPPOSITION	US4744987
OPPOSITION	US5747067
OPPOSITION	WO03011031
OPPOSITION	WO2004103388
OPPOSITION	WO2009010226

Dossier Documents

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May 28, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
May 28, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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May 25, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
May 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 14, 2020
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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May 14, 2020
French translation of claims
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May 14, 2020
German translation of the claims
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Apr 14, 2020
Communication of bibliographic data
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Apr 14, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Apr 14, 2020
Communication with request to file translations
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Apr 8, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Mar 13, 2020
Refund of fees
Appeal
Mar 11, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Mar 11, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Mar 5, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Mar 2, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
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Feb 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 28, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Jan 15, 2020
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Jan 9, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Jan 9, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Dec 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 30, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Dec 30, 2019
Notice of appeal
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Nov 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Nov 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Nov 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Nov 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Oct 30, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 30, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 30, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Oct 30, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Oct 30, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Oct 30, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Oct 30, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Oct 30, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Oct 30, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Oct 30, 2019
Means of redress
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Oct 30, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Oct 30, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Oct 30, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Oct 30, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Oct 30, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Oct 9, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Aug 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Aug 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Aug 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Aug 9, 2019
Claims
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Aug 9, 2019
Claims
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Aug 9, 2019
Claims
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Aug 9, 2019
Claims
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Aug 9, 2019
Claims
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Aug 9, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 9, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Aug 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 8, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
OPPO
Jun 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 27, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Mar 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Mar 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Mar 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Mar 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Mar 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Mar 14, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Mar 14, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Mar 14, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Mar 14, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Feb 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Feb 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Feb 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Feb 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 14, 2019
Claims
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Feb 14, 2019
Claims
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Feb 14, 2019
Claims
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Feb 14, 2019
Claims
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Feb 14, 2019
Claims
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Feb 14, 2019
Claims
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Feb 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 14, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Oct 15, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Oct 15, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Oct 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 10, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Oct 8, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 4, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Oct 4, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Oct 4, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Oct 4, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Oct 4, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Oct 4, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Oct 4, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Oct 4, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Oct 4, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Oct 4, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Oct 4, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Oct 4, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Oct 4, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Oct 4, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Oct 4, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Oct 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Oct 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jan 26, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Dec 7, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Aug 21, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Aug 21, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Aug 21, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Aug 21, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Aug 21, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Mar 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 31, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Mar 31, 2017
Claims
Search/Exam
Mar 31, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Mar 31, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 1, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Dec 1, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
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Nov 25, 2016
Examination started
Search/Exam
Aug 15, 2016
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Search/Exam
Mar 23, 2016
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Oct 8, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Sep 29, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Apr 23, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
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Apr 2, 2013
Submission concerning representation
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Apr 3, 2012
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Mar 8, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Sep 29, 2011
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Search/Exam
Sep 22, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Search/Exam
Dec 24, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Dec 20, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Nov 10, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Nov 9, 2010
Communication concerning correction of deficiences in Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Sep 15, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 15, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Sep 1, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Jun 25, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
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Sep 8, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Aug 20, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Aug 20, 2009
Published international application - A1
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Jul 13, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Jul 13, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Jul 13, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
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Feb 13, 2009
Abstract
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Feb 13, 2009
Claims
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Feb 13, 2009
Description
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Feb 13, 2009
Drawings
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