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Pu Adhesive Having Viscosity Regulator - EP2493951

The patent EP2493951 was granted to Henkel on Aug 18, 2021. The application was filed on Aug 31, 2010 under application number EP10747632A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2493951

HENKEL

Application Number: EP10747632A
Filing Date: Aug 31, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 16, 2021
Publication Date: Aug 18, 2021
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions (2)

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
DANNENBERGER	Apr 10, 2019	DAVEPON	ADMISSIBLE
SIKA TECHNOLOGY	Apr 9, 2019	SIKA PATENT ATTORNEYS	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (18) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	DE10150722
DESCRIPTION	DE19957351
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE102008025793
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0464483
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2005010013
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO03076545
OPPOSITION	DE19957351
OPPOSITION	EP1595902
OPPOSITION	GB1101410
OPPOSITION	JP2002053636
OPPOSITION	JP2008285616
OPPOSITION	US2002198312
OPPOSITION	US5288797
OPPOSITION	US5907014
OPPOSITION	WO02079292
OPPOSITION	WO03076545
OPPOSITION	WO2006042305
OPPOSITION	WO2011051019

Dossier Documents

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Jul 22, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jul 22, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jul 22, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Jul 16, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Jul 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 12, 2021
English translation of the claims
OPPO
Jul 12, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Jul 12, 2021
French translation of claims
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May 28, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
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May 28, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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May 28, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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May 28, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
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Mar 29, 2021
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Mar 24, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Mar 24, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Mar 24, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Mar 22, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Mar 22, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Mar 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Mar 19, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Appeal
Mar 16, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Mar 16, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Mar 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 5, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
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Mar 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 5, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
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Jan 22, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Jan 22, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Jan 22, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Jan 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jan 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jan 15, 2021
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Dec 17, 2020
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
OPPO
Dec 17, 2020
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
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Nov 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 25, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Nov 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Nov 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Nov 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Nov 16, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 16, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 16, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 16, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Nov 16, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Nov 16, 2020
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Nov 16, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Nov 16, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Nov 16, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Nov 16, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Nov 16, 2020
Means of redress
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Nov 16, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Nov 16, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Nov 16, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Nov 16, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Sep 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 10, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 9, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Sep 9, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Sep 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Sep 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 2, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jul 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Jul 10, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Jul 10, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Jul 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 10, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 10, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 10, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jul 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
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Jul 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
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Jul 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
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Jul 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
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Jul 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
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Jul 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 9, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jul 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 8, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jul 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 26, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jun 26, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jun 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
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Jun 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
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Jun 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
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Jun 24, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Jun 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 24, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Jun 24, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jun 19, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jun 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 18, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
OPPO
Jun 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 12, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jun 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 16, 2020
Communication of amended entries
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Mar 16, 2020
Communication of amended entries
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Mar 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 12, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
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Mar 11, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
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Nov 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Nov 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Nov 26, 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
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 25, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Nov 25, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Nov 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Nov 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Sep 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 2, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Aug 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 2, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Apr 25, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Apr 25, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Apr 25, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Apr 16, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Apr 12, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Apr 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Apr 10, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Apr 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Apr 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Apr 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Apr 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Apr 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Apr 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Apr 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Apr 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Apr 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Apr 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Apr 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Apr 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Apr 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Apr 9, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Apr 9, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Jul 23, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jun 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 1, 2018
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jun 1, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jun 1, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Mar 5, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Dec 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Dec 15, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Dec 15, 2017
Claims
Search/Exam
Dec 15, 2017
Description
Search/Exam
Dec 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Dec 15, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Aug 21, 2017
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Aug 21, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Nov 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 22, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 22, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Nov 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Nov 22, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jul 28, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jul 28, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jul 19, 2016
Examination started
Search/Exam
Feb 24, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Search/Exam
Feb 23, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Aug 8, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Jul 10, 2012
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
May 21, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Apr 5, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 5, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Apr 5, 2012
Priority search results
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Apr 5, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
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Mar 9, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
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May 26, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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May 5, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
May 5, 2011
Published international application - A1
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Nov 19, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Nov 19, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Aug 31, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Aug 31, 2010
Abstract
PCTRO
Aug 31, 2010
Claims
PCTRO
Aug 31, 2010
Description
PCTRO
Aug 31, 2010
Submission concerning representation
PCTRO