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Pearlite Rail - EP2361995

The patent EP2361995 was granted to Nippon Steel on Dec 14, 2022. The application was originally filed on Aug 13, 2010 under application number EP10809927A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2361995

NIPPON STEEL

Application Number: EP10809927A
Filing Date: Aug 13, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Nov 11, 2022
Publication Date: Dec 14, 2022
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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
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VOESTALPINE SCHIENEN	Feb 17, 2020	KESCHMANN	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (18) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	JPH08144016
DESCRIPTION	JPH08246100
DESCRIPTION	JPH09111352
DESCRIPTION	JPS512616
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2003293086
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2004346424
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2006057127
OPPOSITION	DE2148722
OPPOSITION	JP2004346424
OPPOSITION	JP2005171327
OPPOSITION	JP2006057127
OPPOSITION	JP2006057128
OPPOSITION	JP2008266675
OPPOSITION	US2004187981
OPPOSITION	US5658400
SEARCH	EP2071044
SEARCH	JPH08246101
SEARCH	US6556945

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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Nov 17, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Nov 17, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Nov 11, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Nov 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 8, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Nov 8, 2022
French translation of claims
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Nov 8, 2022
German translation of the claims
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Nov 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 3, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
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Aug 3, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Aug 3, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
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Jul 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 21, 2022
General enquiry
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Jul 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 20, 2022
Communication concerning surcharge and failure to observe time limit
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Mar 3, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
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Mar 3, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Mar 3, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
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Mar 2, 2022
Refund of fees
Appeal
Feb 28, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Feb 28, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Feb 24, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Feb 17, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Feb 17, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Feb 9, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Feb 9, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Feb 2, 2022
Letter concerning fees and payments
Appeal
Feb 2, 2022
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Nov 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Nov 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Nov 22, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Nov 22, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Nov 22, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Nov 22, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Nov 22, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Nov 22, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Nov 22, 2021
Means of redress
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Nov 22, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Nov 22, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Nov 22, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Nov 22, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Nov 22, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Nov 22, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Nov 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Nov 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Oct 8, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Aug 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Aug 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Aug 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Aug 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
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Aug 6, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Aug 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 6, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Aug 6, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Aug 6, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jun 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Nov 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Nov 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Nov 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 24, 2020
Request concerning the applicant/representative
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Nov 18, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 18, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 18, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Nov 18, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Nov 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Nov 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Jul 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 10, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Mar 3, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Mar 3, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Feb 21, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Feb 18, 2020
Published international application - A1
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Feb 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Feb 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Feb 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Feb 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Feb 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Feb 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Feb 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Feb 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Feb 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Feb 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Feb 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Feb 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Feb 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Feb 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Feb 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 17, 2020
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Feb 17, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Feb 17, 2020
Notice of opposition
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May 27, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Apr 18, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
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Apr 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 4, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Apr 4, 2019
French translation of claims
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Apr 4, 2019
German translation of the claims
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Apr 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 23, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Jan 23, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Jan 23, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Jan 23, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Jan 23, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Dec 10, 2018
Amended description with annotations
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Dec 10, 2018
Description
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Dec 10, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
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Aug 3, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Aug 3, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Aug 3, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Aug 3, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Aug 3, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Apr 30, 2018
Amended description with annotations
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Apr 30, 2018
Description
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Apr 30, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Jan 15, 2018
Annex to the communication
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Jan 15, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
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Jan 9, 2018
Examination started
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Oct 17, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Oct 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 17, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Oct 17, 2017
Amended description with annotations
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Oct 17, 2017
Amendments received before examination
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Jul 6, 2017
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
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Jun 19, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Jun 19, 2017
Document annexed to the Extended European Search Report
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Jun 19, 2017
European search opinion
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Jun 19, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
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Jun 19, 2017
Supplementary European search report
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May 16, 2017
Search started
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Mar 12, 2015
Submission concerning representation
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Jan 7, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Dec 19, 2012
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Dec 11, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
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May 11, 2012
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Mar 26, 2012
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Mar 6, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Aug 16, 2011
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
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Aug 3, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Jun 3, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 3, 2011
General enquiry
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Jun 3, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 25, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 25, 2011
Abstract
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May 25, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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May 25, 2011
Claims
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May 25, 2011
Description
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May 25, 2011
Drawings
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May 25, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
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Mar 18, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Feb 24, 2011
Copy of the international search report
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Feb 24, 2011
Copy of the translated international search report
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Feb 24, 2011
International publication pamphlet
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