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The patent EP2375000 was granted to ABB Schweiz on Dec 14, 2022. The application was originally filed on Mar 24, 2011 under application number EP11159510A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2375000

ABB SCHWEIZ

Application Number: EP11159510A
Filing Date: Mar 24, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Nov 11, 2022
Grant Date: Dec 14, 2022
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MAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS	Oct 14, 2019	-	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (28) New

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Citation Phase	Publication Number	Publication Link
DESCRIPTION	CH661964
DESCRIPTION	DE102004055429
DESCRIPTION	DE19713415
DESCRIPTION	DE2025125
DESCRIPTION	DE3021349
DESCRIPTION	DE3737932
DESCRIPTION	DE4330380
DESCRIPTION	EP1860299
DESCRIPTION	US2005188694
DESCRIPTION	US3180568
DESCRIPTION	US4196910
DESCRIPTION	US4268229
DESCRIPTION	US4523763
EXAMINATION	DE102004055429
OPPOSITION	US4157881
OPPOSITION	US4196910
OPPOSITION	US4268229
OPPOSITION	US4389052
OPPOSITION	US5890881
OPPOSITION	WO2010112864
SEARCH	DE2735034
SEARCH	DE69721036T
SEARCH	GB2271814
SEARCH	US2709567
SEARCH	US4477223
SEARCH	US7544039
SEARCH	WO2007111759
SEARCH	WO2010112864

Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (2) New

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Citation Phase	Reference Text	Link
OPPOSITION	- "splash oil cooling on turbine-side for NR20/S, NR24/S and NR29/S TURBOCHARGERS", Diesel Customer Information Kunden information Cus 217, (20050500), XP055645950	-
OPPOSITION	- "Turbocharger NR34/S- Splash oil cooling on turbine-side for specification starting from NR34/S040", Diesel Customer Information Kunden information Cus 230, (20061100), XP055645947	-

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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
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Nov 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 9, 2022
English translation of the claims
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Nov 9, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Nov 9, 2022
French translation of claims
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Nov 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 22, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
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Aug 22, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Aug 22, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
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Aug 9, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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May 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
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May 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Apr 28, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Apr 28, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Apr 28, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Apr 28, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Apr 28, 2022
Means of redress
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Apr 28, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Apr 28, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Apr 28, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Apr 28, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Apr 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Apr 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Apr 26, 2022
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Apr 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 19, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Apr 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 19, 2022
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
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Mar 29, 2022
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
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Mar 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 9, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Mar 9, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Mar 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 9, 2022
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
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Jan 18, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Dec 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 3, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Dec 3, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 1, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Nov 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 9, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Oct 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Oct 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jan 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Dec 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Dec 18, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Dec 18, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Dec 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Dec 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Dec 18, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Dec 18, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Nov 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 17, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Nov 10, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Nov 10, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Oct 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 19, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Oct 16, 2020
Termination of the enlargement of the examining/opposition division
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Oct 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 15, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Oct 15, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Oct 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Oct 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Oct 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Oct 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
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Oct 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 8, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Oct 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Oct 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Aug 10, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Jul 30, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Jul 30, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Jul 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 30, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Jul 17, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Jul 10, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Jul 10, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Jul 10, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
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Jun 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jun 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jun 9, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jun 9, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jun 9, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jun 9, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Jun 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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May 14, 2020
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
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Mar 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Feb 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Feb 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Feb 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Feb 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 26, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Oct 28, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Oct 28, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Oct 18, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Oct 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Oct 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Oct 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Oct 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Oct 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Oct 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Oct 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Oct 14, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Oct 14, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Oct 14, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Oct 14, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Jan 28, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Dec 20, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
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Oct 9, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Oct 4, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Oct 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 1, 2018
English translation of the claims
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Oct 1, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Oct 1, 2018
French translation of claims
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Oct 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 1, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Sep 28, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Jun 27, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Jun 27, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Jun 27, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Jun 27, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Jun 27, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Apr 25, 2018
Examination started
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Dec 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 21, 2017
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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Jul 3, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
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May 29, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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May 29, 2017
European search opinion
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May 29, 2017
European search report
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May 29, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
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Apr 20, 2017
Search started
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Sep 14, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Apr 15, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 15, 2011
Priority document
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Mar 24, 2011
Abstract
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Mar 24, 2011
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
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Mar 24, 2011
Claims
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Mar 24, 2011
Description
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Mar 24, 2011
Designation of inventor
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Mar 24, 2011
Designation of inventor
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Mar 24, 2011
Designation of inventor
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Mar 24, 2011
Designation of inventor
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Mar 24, 2011
Drawings
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Mar 24, 2011
Priority search results
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Mar 24, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent
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