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Temperature Control System With Thermoelectric Device - EP2433192

The patent EP2433192 was granted to Bsst on Aug 26, 2020. The application was filed on May 18, 2010 under application number EP10721587A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2433192

BSST

Application Number: EP10721587A
Filing Date: May 18, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 24, 2020
Publication Date: Aug 26, 2020
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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
MAHLE	Jan 26, 2018	BRP RENAUD & PARTNER MBB RECHTSANWALTE PATENTANWALTE STEUERBERATER	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (29) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE19730678
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0791497
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP1932695
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US5291960
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO03031884
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2008147305
OPPOSITION	DE102005024074
OPPOSITION	DE102006001304
OPPOSITION	DE102006042160
OPPOSITION	DE19730678
OPPOSITION	DE60011167T
OPPOSITION	EP0791497
OPPOSITION	EP1932695
OPPOSITION	JP2001227840
OPPOSITION	KR100756937B
OPPOSITION	KR20070077546
OPPOSITION	KR20080008875
OPPOSITION	KR20080010646
OPPOSITION	US2004159118
OPPOSITION	US2006225441
OPPOSITION	US2007101737
OPPOSITION	US2008028768
OPPOSITION	US2009020620
OPPOSITION	US4402188
OPPOSITION	US5291960
OPPOSITION	US6862892
OPPOSITION	WO03031884
OPPOSITION	WO2007002891
OPPOSITION	WO2008147305

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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Jul 30, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jul 30, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Jul 24, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Jul 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
French translation of claims
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
German translation of the claims
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Jul 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 14, 2020
Refund of fees
Appeal
Apr 9, 2020
Communication of bibliographic data
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Apr 9, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Apr 9, 2020
Communication with request to file translations
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Apr 8, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Apr 8, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Apr 6, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Apr 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Apr 1, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Feb 19, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Feb 19, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Feb 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Feb 4, 2020
Notice of appeal
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Nov 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Nov 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Nov 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 25, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Nov 25, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Nov 25, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Nov 25, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Nov 25, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Nov 25, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Nov 25, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Nov 25, 2019
Means of redress
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Nov 25, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Nov 25, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Nov 25, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Nov 25, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Nov 25, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Sep 11, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Sep 9, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Jul 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 11, 2019
Claims
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Jul 11, 2019
Claims
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Jul 11, 2019
Claims
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Jul 11, 2019
Claims
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Jul 11, 2019
Claims
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Jul 11, 2019
Claims
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Jul 11, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Jul 9, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Oct 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Oct 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Oct 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Oct 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Oct 8, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Oct 8, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Oct 8, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
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Oct 8, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Oct 8, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 22, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Feb 12, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Feb 12, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Feb 6, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jan 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 26, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Jan 26, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Jan 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Jan 26, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Apr 26, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Mar 30, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
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Mar 13, 2017
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Mar 13, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Mar 13, 2017
Information about intention to grant a patent
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Mar 13, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Mar 13, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Mar 13, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Mar 8, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
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Feb 20, 2017
Description
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Feb 20, 2017
French translation of claims
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Feb 20, 2017
German translation of the claims
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Feb 20, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
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Feb 20, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
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Oct 12, 2016
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Oct 12, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Oct 12, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Oct 12, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Oct 12, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Oct 12, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Oct 4, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
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Sep 22, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 22, 2016
Claims
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Sep 22, 2016
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
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May 13, 2016
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
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May 13, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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May 13, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
May 13, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
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May 13, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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May 13, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Apr 29, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Apr 11, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
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Apr 11, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
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Dec 8, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 8, 2015
Amended description with annotations
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Dec 8, 2015
Claims
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Dec 8, 2015
Description
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Dec 8, 2015
Non-scannable object
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Dec 8, 2015
Non-scannable object
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Dec 8, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Jul 29, 2015
Annex to the communication
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Jul 29, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
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Jul 21, 2015
Examination 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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Jul 26, 2012
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Search/Exam
Jun 5, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
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May 15, 2012
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
May 15, 2012
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
May 15, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
May 15, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
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May 15, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
May 15, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
May 15, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
PCT2
May 15, 2012
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Mar 22, 2012
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Mar 20, 2012
Written opinion
PCT2
Mar 20, 2012
Written opinion
PCT2
Mar 20, 2012
Written opinion - free text sheet
PCT2
Mar 20, 2012
Written opinion - free text sheet
PCT2
Mar 20, 2012
Written opinion - points I-VIII
PCT2
Mar 20, 2012
Written opinion - points I-VIII
PCT2
Feb 29, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Feb 21, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
PCT2
Feb 21, 2012
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Feb 15, 2012
Document concerning fees and payments
PCT2
Feb 15, 2012
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
PCT2
Feb 15, 2012
PCT demand form
PCT2
Jan 16, 2012
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Jan 11, 2012
Reply by International Bureau
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Dec 29, 2011
Copy of the international search report
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Dec 29, 2011
International publication of the international search report
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Dec 22, 2011
Enquiry with the International Bureau
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Dec 14, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 14, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Dec 14, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 14, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Dec 14, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
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Dec 6, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Nov 15, 2011
Modified abstract
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Nov 11, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Nov 11, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Nov 11, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Sep 30, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Dec 16, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Nov 25, 2010
Published international application - A2
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May 27, 2010
Abstract
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May 27, 2010
Claims
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May 27, 2010
Description
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May 27, 2010
Drawings
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May 27, 2010
Submission concerning representation
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