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The patent EP2455276 was granted to AL KO Kober on Sep 29, 2021. The application was originally filed on Jun 24, 2009 under application number EP12154682A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2455276

AL KO KOBER

Application Number: EP12154682A
Filing Date: Jun 24, 2009
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 27, 2021
Grant Date: Sep 29, 2021
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Patent Oppositions (2)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
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REICH REGEL UND SICHERHEITSTECHNIK	Apr 17, 2019	HOFSTETTER	ADMISSIBLE
TRUMA GERATETECHNIK	Apr 4, 2019	PRINZ & PARTNER MBB	WITHDRAWN

Patent Citations (27) New

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Citation Phase	Publication Number	Publication Link
DESCRIPTION	DE9304926U
DESCRIPTION	EP0479115
DESCRIPTION	EP0827898
DESCRIPTION	EP1394024
DESCRIPTION	EP1714859
DESCRIPTION	EP1764274
DESCRIPTION	EP1842754
DESCRIPTION	EP1894822
EXAMINATION	EP1714859
OPPOSITION	DE202008011794U
OPPOSITION	DE202009001675U
OPPOSITION	DE202009005524U
OPPOSITION	EP1394024
OPPOSITION	EP1714858
OPPOSITION	EP1714859
OPPOSITION	EP1826107
OPPOSITION	EP1840019
OPPOSITION	EP1894822
OPPOSITION	EP1925540
OPPOSITION	EP2017147
OPPOSITION	EP2028086
OPPOSITION	EP2138387
OPPOSITION	GB2436824
OPPOSITION	GB2447069
OPPOSITION	GB2466064
SEARCH	DE19932118
SEARCH	EP1894822

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

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Citation Phase	Reference Text	Link
OPPOSITION	- "Lohmann-Fahrradmotor Type 500 - Modell 51", Betriebsanleitung, (19510600), URL: http://www.oldiemofa.de/html/body_lohmann_bedienungsanleitung_1951.html, XP055585140	-
OPPOSITION	- "Lohmann-Motor", Wikipedia, (20080504), URL: https://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lohmann-Motor&oldid=45626577, XP055585146	-

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Dossier Documents

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Sep 2, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Sep 2, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Aug 27, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Aug 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 18, 2021
English translation of the claims
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Aug 18, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Aug 18, 2021
French translation of claims
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Aug 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 22, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
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Jun 22, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Jun 22, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
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Jun 10, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Mar 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Feb 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Feb 24, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Feb 24, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Feb 24, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Feb 24, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Feb 24, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Feb 24, 2021
Means of redress
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Feb 24, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Feb 24, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Feb 24, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Feb 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Feb 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Feb 17, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Feb 17, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Feb 17, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Feb 17, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Feb 17, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jan 27, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Jan 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Jan 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Jan 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 20, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during 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 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 18, 2020
Annex to the communication
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Dec 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 16, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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Dec 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 1, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 27, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Nov 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 23, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Sep 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Sep 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Sep 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Sep 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Sep 24, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Sep 24, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Sep 24, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Sep 24, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Aug 27, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Aug 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Aug 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Aug 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Aug 12, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Aug 11, 2020
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
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Jul 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 22, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jul 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 17, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jul 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 15, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 15, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Jul 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 15, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Jul 15, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jul 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 10, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Feb 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Feb 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Feb 7, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Feb 7, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Feb 7, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Feb 7, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Feb 7, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Feb 7, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Dec 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 6, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Sep 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 20, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Sep 20, 2019
Claims
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Sep 20, 2019
Claims
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Sep 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 20, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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May 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 10, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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May 10, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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May 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 3, 2019
Withdrawal of an opposition
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Apr 29, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Apr 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 17, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Apr 17, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Apr 17, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 17, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 10, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Apr 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 4, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Apr 4, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Apr 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jul 30, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Jun 21, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
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Jun 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 4, 2018
English translation of the claims
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Jun 4, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Jun 4, 2018
French translation of claims
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Jun 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 17, 2018
Submission concerning representation
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Feb 8, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Feb 8, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Feb 8, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Feb 8, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Feb 8, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Nov 29, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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Nov 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 27, 2017
Amended description with annotations
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Nov 27, 2017
Claims
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Nov 27, 2017
Description
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Nov 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 27, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
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Nov 27, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Nov 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 17, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Jul 18, 2017
Annex to the communication
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Jul 18, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
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Jun 27, 2017
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
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Jun 26, 2017
Submission concerning representation
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Dec 7, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Sep 15, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
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Sep 15, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
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Sep 3, 2015
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
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Sep 2, 2015
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
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Aug 26, 2015
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
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Jul 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 16, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Jul 16, 2015
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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Jan 26, 2015
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
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Dec 19, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Dec 19, 2014
European search opinion
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Dec 19, 2014
European search report
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Dec 5, 2014
Search started
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Aug 6, 2014
Communication of expected date of establishment of search report
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Jul 3, 2014
Enquiry as to when the search report can be expected
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Oct 18, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
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Oct 18, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
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Oct 9, 2013
Letter concerning the inventor
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Aug 10, 2012
Brief communication to applicant/representative
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Aug 3, 2012
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
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May 29, 2012
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
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May 29, 2012
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
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May 21, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
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May 16, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
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Apr 25, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Feb 9, 2012
Abstract
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Feb 9, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
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Feb 9, 2012
Claims
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Feb 9, 2012
Description
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Feb 9, 2012
Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Drawings
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Feb 9, 2012
Priority search results
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Request for grant of a European patent
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Sep 10, 2009
Priority document
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Sep 10, 2009
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