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Process For Preparing A Crosslinked Gel - EP2429486

The patent EP2429486 was granted to Teoxane on Oct 30, 2024. The application was originally filed on May 7, 2010 under application number EP10726239A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2429486

TEOXANE

Application Number: EP10726239A
Filing Date: May 7, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 27, 2024
Publication Date: Oct 30, 2024
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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
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LABORATOIRES FILL MED MANUFACTURINGLABORATOIRES FILL MED	May 15, 2018	BANDPAY & GREUTER	-

Patent Citations (16) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2003148995
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2005142152
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2005112888
OPPOSITION	DE102004021731
OPPOSITION	DE4014051
OPPOSITION	EP0695575
OPPOSITION	EP1818344
OPPOSITION	FR2152618
OPPOSITION	US2003148995
OPPOSITION	US2005142152
OPPOSITION	US2005281880
OPPOSITION	US5618105
OPPOSITION	WO0015328
OPPOSITION	WO2008068297
OTHER	EP1109617
OTHER	EP1818344

Dossier Documents

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Oct 4, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Oct 4, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Sep 20, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 20, 2024
French translation of claims
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Sep 20, 2024
German translation of the claims
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Sep 20, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 28, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
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Jun 28, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Jun 28, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
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Jun 12, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Jun 12, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Mar 11, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 11, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 11, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Mar 11, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Mar 11, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Mar 11, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Mar 11, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Mar 11, 2024
Means of redress
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Mar 11, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jan 23, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 11, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Oct 11, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 11, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 11, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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Oct 11, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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Mar 15, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 9, 2023
Amended description with annotations
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Mar 9, 2023
Description
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Mar 9, 2023
Description
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Mar 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 9, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
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Jan 4, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jan 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 4, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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Jan 4, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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Aug 30, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 24, 2022
Amended description with annotations
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Aug 24, 2022
Amended drawings with annotations
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Aug 24, 2022
Description
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Aug 24, 2022
Drawings
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Aug 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 24, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
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May 30, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
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May 30, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 30, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 30, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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May 30, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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May 6, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
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May 6, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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May 6, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Mar 31, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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Mar 31, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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Mar 31, 2022
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
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Mar 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 10, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Mar 10, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Mar 8, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Mar 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 7, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Feb 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Feb 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 8, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
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Feb 8, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
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Jan 31, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Jan 31, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Jan 20, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Appeal
Jan 17, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
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Aug 3, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
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Aug 2, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Aug 2, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Jul 28, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Mar 11, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Mar 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Mar 8, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Oct 20, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Oct 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Oct 15, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Appeal
Oct 15, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Oct 15, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Aug 27, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Jun 18, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jun 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 11, 2020
Citation in appeal procedure - 018
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Jun 11, 2020
Citation in appeal procedure - 020
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Jun 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 11, 2020
Reply to appeal
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Feb 13, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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Feb 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 7, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 7, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 7, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 7, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 7, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 7, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 7, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
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Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
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Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
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Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
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Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
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Feb 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
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Feb 7, 2020
Citation in appeal procedure - 019
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Feb 7, 2020
Claims
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Feb 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Feb 7, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Feb 7, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Dec 4, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Nov 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 27, 2019
Notice of appeal
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Nov 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Oct 31, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Oct 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Oct 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Oct 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Oct 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Oct 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Oct 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Oct 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Oct 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Oct 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Oct 7, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 7, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 7, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Oct 7, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Oct 7, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Oct 7, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Oct 7, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Oct 7, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Oct 7, 2019
Means of redress
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Oct 7, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Oct 7, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Oct 7, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Oct 7, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Sep 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 5, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Sep 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 3, 2019
Claims
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Sep 3, 2019
Claims
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Sep 3, 2019
Claims
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Sep 3, 2019
Claims
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Sep 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 3, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Aug 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 20, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
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
Citation in opposition procedure
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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
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Jul 5, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jun 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Jun 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 11, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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May 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 30, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Feb 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Feb 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Feb 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jan 31, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jan 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jan 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jan 25, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jan 25, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 6, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Dec 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 6, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 6, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Sep 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 17, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
OPPO
Sep 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 24, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
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Jun 6, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jun 6, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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May 23, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
May 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 15, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
May 15, 2018
Notice of opposition
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May 15, 2018
Notice of opposition
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May 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 15, 2018
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May 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Aug 23, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jul 27, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
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Jul 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 12, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Jul 12, 2017
French translation of claims
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Jul 12, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 2, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Jun 2, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Jun 2, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Jun 2, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Jun 2, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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May 22, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
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Apr 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2017
Claims
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2017
Description
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Search/Exam
Feb 21, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
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Feb 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Search/Exam
Feb 13, 2017
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
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Feb 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 10, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Feb 10, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Feb 10, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Feb 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 10, 2017
Observations by third parties
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Feb 10, 2017
Patent document filed by a Third party
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Feb 10, 2017
Patent document filed by a Third party
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Feb 10, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Feb 10, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Feb 8, 2017
Patent document filed by a Third party
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Feb 8, 2017
Patent document filed by a Third party
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Feb 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 7, 2017
Observations by third parties
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Jan 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 9, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Jan 9, 2017
Amended description with annotations
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Jan 9, 2017
Claims
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Jan 9, 2017
Description
Search/Exam
Jan 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 9, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Nov 28, 2016
Annex to the communication
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Nov 28, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
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Aug 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 2, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Aug 2, 2016
Claims
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Aug 2, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 2, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Jun 13, 2016
Annex to the communication
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Jun 13, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
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May 27, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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May 20, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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May 13, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Feb 14, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 14, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 14, 2014
Claims
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Feb 14, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 14, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Nov 8, 2013
Annex to the communication
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Nov 8, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
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May 23, 2013
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
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Feb 22, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Jan 19, 2012
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
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Jan 13, 2012
Submission concerning representation
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Dec 30, 2011
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Nov 28, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Nov 4, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 4, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Nov 4, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
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Sep 23, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
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Dec 8, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Nov 18, 2010
Copy of the international search report
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Nov 18, 2010
Published international application - A1
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Sep 2, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Sep 2, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Sep 2, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
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Jun 14, 2010
Submission concerning representation
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Jun 3, 2010
Abstract
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Jun 3, 2010
Claims
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Jun 3, 2010
Description
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Jun 3, 2010
Drawings
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Jun 3, 2010
Submission concerning representation
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