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Additive Layer Fabrication Method - EP2424706

The patent EP2424706 was granted to BAE Systems on Feb 9, 2022. The application was filed on Apr 23, 2010 under application number EP10715335A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2424706

BAE SYSTEMS

Application Number: EP10715335A
Filing Date: Apr 23, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 7, 2022
Publication Date: Feb 9, 2022
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
EOS ELECTRO OPTICAL SYSTEMS	Oct 24, 2018	PRUFER & PARTNER MBB PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE	ADMISSIBLE
SIEMENS	Oct 24, 2018	ISARPATENT	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (22) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE102005007792
OPPOSITION	DE10028063
OPPOSITION	DE102004022385
OPPOSITION	DE102005007792
OPPOSITION	DE19538257
OPPOSITION	DE19649865
OPPOSITION	DE4309524
OPPOSITION	DE60114453T
OPPOSITION	DE69806476T
OPPOSITION	EP0287657
OPPOSITION	EP1800700
OPPOSITION	US2004191106
OPPOSITION	US2004200818
OPPOSITION	US2008296270
OPPOSITION	US5014207
OPPOSITION	US5753171
OPPOSITION	US5837960
OPPOSITION	WO2004020139
OPPOSITION	WO2004022319
OPPOSITION	WO2004039531
OPPOSITION	WO2007147221
OPPOSITION	WO9704914

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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Jan 13, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Jan 13, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Jan 13, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Jan 7, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Dec 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 22, 2021
French translation of claims
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Dec 22, 2021
German translation of the claims
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Dec 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 13, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Oct 13, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Oct 13, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
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Oct 6, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Jul 16, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jul 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 5, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 5, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 30, 2021
Request for correction
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May 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 21, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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May 21, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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May 21, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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May 21, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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May 21, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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May 21, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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May 21, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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May 21, 2021
Means of redress
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May 21, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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May 21, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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May 21, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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May 21, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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May 21, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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May 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Feb 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Feb 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Feb 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Feb 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Feb 10, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Feb 10, 2021
Description
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Feb 10, 2021
Description
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Feb 10, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Feb 10, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Feb 10, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 27, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Jan 27, 2021
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 15, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Jan 5, 2021
Document concerning representation
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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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Dec 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 10, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
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Dec 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 3, 2020
Communication of amended entries
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Dec 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 3, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Dec 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 1, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 1, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 26, 2020
Authorisation
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Nov 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 26, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Nov 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 25, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Nov 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 11, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Nov 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Nov 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Nov 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 30, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 30, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 30, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 30, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Oct 30, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Oct 30, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Oct 30, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Oct 30, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 15, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jun 8, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
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Jun 8, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
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Jun 8, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
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Apr 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Apr 29, 2020
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
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Apr 29, 2020
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
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Apr 29, 2020
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
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Apr 29, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Apr 29, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Apr 29, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Apr 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 20, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Mar 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 6, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Mar 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 5, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Mar 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 5, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Mar 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Mar 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Mar 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 4, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Mar 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 2, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Dec 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 11, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
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Aug 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Aug 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Aug 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Aug 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Aug 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Aug 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Aug 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Aug 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Aug 16, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Aug 16, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Aug 16, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Aug 16, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Aug 16, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Mar 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Mar 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Mar 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Mar 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Mar 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Mar 15, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Mar 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 15, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Mar 15, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Feb 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 21, 2019
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
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Feb 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 18, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
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Nov 6, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Nov 6, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Nov 6, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Oct 31, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Oct 30, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Oct 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Oct 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Oct 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Citation in opposition procedure - 026
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Citation in opposition procedure - 027
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Oct 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
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Oct 24, 2018
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Oct 24, 2018
International publication (Pamphlet)
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Oct 24, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Oct 24, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Oct 24, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Oct 24, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Oct 24, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
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Feb 2, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Jan 5, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
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Dec 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 13, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Dec 13, 2017
French translation of claims
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Dec 13, 2017
German translation of the claims
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Sep 15, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Sep 15, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Sep 15, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Sep 15, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Sep 15, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Aug 17, 2017
Examination started
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Apr 26, 2017
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
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Apr 8, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
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Jun 8, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 8, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Jun 8, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
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Jun 8, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Jun 8, 2012
Amended description with annotations
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Jun 8, 2012
Amendments received before examination
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Jun 8, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 8, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Dec 9, 2011
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Nov 16, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Nov 9, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 9, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
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Sep 9, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
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Nov 29, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Nov 29, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Nov 4, 2010
Copy of the international search report
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Nov 4, 2010
Published international application - A1
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Oct 1, 2010
Submission concerning representation
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Jul 23, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Jul 23, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Jul 23, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
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Apr 23, 2010
Abstract
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Apr 23, 2010
Claims
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Apr 23, 2010
Description
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Apr 23, 2010
Drawings
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