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Stented Transcatheter Prosthetic Heart Valve Delivery System And Method - EP2480167

The patent EP2480167 was granted to Medtronic on Aug 16, 2017. The application was filed on Sep 21, 2010 under application number EP10759785A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2480167

MEDTRONIC

Application Number: EP10759785A
Filing Date: Sep 21, 2010
Status: Opposition Rejected; Apr 10, 2020
Publication Date: Aug 16, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions

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
BIOTRONIK	May 14, 2018	KEIL & SCHAAFHAUSEN PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB	-

Patent Citations (19) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	US20100870567
DESCRIPTION	US2006265056
DESCRIPTION	US2007239266
DESCRIPTION	US2007239269
EXAMINATION	US2008188928
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0812579
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP1656963
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2007088431
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO03005936
OPPOSITION	EP0812579
OPPOSITION	EP1656963
OPPOSITION	US2007088431
OPPOSITION	US2007239254
OPPOSITION	US2008188928
OPPOSITION	US2010049313
OPPOSITION	WO03005936
OPPOSITION	WO2005107650
OPPOSITION	WO2007136669
OPPOSITION	WO2010042950

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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Apr 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 3, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Feb 24, 2020
Communication of amended entries
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Feb 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 7, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Feb 4, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
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Jan 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Dec 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Dec 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Dec 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Dec 18, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 18, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Dec 18, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Dec 18, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Dec 18, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Dec 18, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Dec 18, 2019
Means of redress
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Dec 18, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Dec 18, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Dec 18, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Dec 18, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Sep 30, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 25, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jul 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 24, 2019
Claims
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Jul 24, 2019
Claims
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Jul 24, 2019
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Jul 24, 2019
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Jul 24, 2019
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Jul 24, 2019
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Jul 24, 2019
Claims
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Jul 24, 2019
Claims
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Jul 24, 2019
Claims
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Jul 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 24, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Jul 24, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jun 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
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May 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
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May 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Apr 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Apr 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Apr 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Apr 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Apr 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 3, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Apr 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 3, 2019
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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Apr 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Mar 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Mar 26, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Mar 26, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Mar 26, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Mar 26, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Mar 26, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Mar 26, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Mar 26, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Mar 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Mar 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 14, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Mar 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 14, 2019
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
OPPO
Mar 11, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Mar 11, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Mar 11, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Mar 11, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 11, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 11, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 24, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Oct 24, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jun 25, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Jun 25, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jun 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 14, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jun 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 18, 2018
Request for documents
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May 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 14, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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May 14, 2018
Notice of opposition
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May 14, 2018
Notice of opposition
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May 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Aug 17, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jul 20, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
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Jul 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 6, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Jul 6, 2017
French translation of claims
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Jul 6, 2017
German translation of the claims
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Jul 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 31, 2017
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Mar 31, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Mar 31, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Mar 31, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Mar 31, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Mar 31, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Jul 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 4, 2016
Description
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Jul 4, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 4, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Apr 29, 2016
Annex to the communication
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Apr 29, 2016
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
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Apr 29, 2016
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
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Apr 20, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Search/Exam
Apr 14, 2016
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
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Apr 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Apr 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Apr 11, 2016
Claims
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Apr 11, 2016
Claims
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Apr 11, 2016
Claims
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Apr 11, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 11, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 11, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 29, 2015
Advice of delivery
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Dec 22, 2015
Advice of delivery
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Dec 17, 2015
Acknowledgement of a document
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Dec 17, 2015
Annex to the communication
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Dec 17, 2015
Preparation for oral proceedings
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Dec 17, 2015
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Apr 27, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 27, 2015
Description
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Apr 27, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 27, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Mar 11, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
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Mar 4, 2015
Submission concerning representation
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Dec 19, 2014
Annex to the communication
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Dec 19, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
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Dec 15, 2014
Examination started
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Feb 27, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
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Oct 18, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 18, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Oct 18, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 18, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Oct 18, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Oct 18, 2012
Amendments received before examination
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Oct 18, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 4, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Apr 27, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Apr 17, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Mar 28, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 28, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
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Jan 27, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
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Aug 30, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change
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Apr 12, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Mar 24, 2011
Copy of the international search report
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Mar 24, 2011
Published international application - A1
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Nov 24, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Nov 24, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Nov 24, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
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Sep 29, 2010
Abstract
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Sep 29, 2010
Claims
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Sep 29, 2010
Description
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Sep 29, 2010
Drawings
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