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Microfibrous Cellulose And Alkaline Earth Metal Ion Structured Surfactant Composition - EP2496675

The patent EP2496675 was granted to Colgate Palmolive on Dec 1, 2021. The application was filed on Nov 4, 2010 under application number EP10779374A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2496675

COLGATE PALMOLIVE

Application Number: EP10779374A
Filing Date: Nov 4, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 29, 2021
Publication Date: Dec 1, 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
HENKEL	Jun 27, 2018	-	ADMISSIBLE
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE	Jun 26, 2018	P&G PATENT BELGIUM UK	ADMISSIBLE

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	US20100257872
DESCRIPTION	US20100257885
DESCRIPTION	US20100257940
DESCRIPTION	US2007000415
DESCRIPTION	US2007010415
DESCRIPTION	US2008108541
DESCRIPTION	US2008108714
DESCRIPTION	US2008146485
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2006019860
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2008108541
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2008108714
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2008146485
OPPOSITION	DE10203192
OPPOSITION	US2006019860
OPPOSITION	WO2006127810
OPPOSITION	WO2008057985
OPPOSITION	WO2009101545
OPPOSITION	WO2010003860
OPPOSITION	WO2011056956

Dossier Documents

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Nov 5, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Nov 5, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Nov 5, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Oct 29, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Oct 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 22, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Oct 22, 2021
French translation of claims
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Oct 22, 2021
German translation of the claims
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Jul 22, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
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Jul 22, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Jul 22, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Jul 22, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
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Jul 21, 2021
Refund of fees
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Jul 19, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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Jul 19, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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Jul 19, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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Jul 19, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jul 19, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Jul 15, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Jul 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 14, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
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Jul 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 14, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
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May 14, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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May 14, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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May 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 10, 2021
Notice of appeal
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Mar 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Mar 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Mar 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Mar 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 11, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Mar 11, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Mar 11, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Mar 11, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Mar 11, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Mar 11, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Mar 11, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Mar 11, 2021
Means of redress
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Mar 11, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Mar 11, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Mar 11, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Mar 11, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Mar 11, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Mar 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Mar 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Mar 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Feb 1, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Jan 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Dec 1, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Dec 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 1, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Nov 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 30, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Aug 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 12, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jul 29, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 29, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 29, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jul 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jul 8, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jul 6, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 6, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 6, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 6, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jul 6, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Jul 6, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 6, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 6, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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May 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
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May 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
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May 26, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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May 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 26, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 23, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Apr 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Apr 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Mar 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 16, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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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
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 16, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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Mar 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 13, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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Mar 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Mar 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Mar 11, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Mar 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 11, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Mar 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 10, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Mar 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Mar 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 4, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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Mar 4, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jan 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Jan 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 17, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Jan 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Jan 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 16, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 16, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 15, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Aug 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Aug 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Aug 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Aug 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Aug 2, 2019
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Aug 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Aug 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 1, 2019
Communication of amended entries
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Jul 30, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 30, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 30, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 30, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Jul 30, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 30, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 30, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 30, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 30, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 30, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 24, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
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Jul 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jul 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jul 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 9, 2019
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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Jul 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jul 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jul 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jul 3, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 3, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 3, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 3, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jul 3, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Jul 3, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 3, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 3, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Nov 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 9, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Nov 9, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 9, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 9, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 9, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Nov 9, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Nov 9, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Nov 9, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Nov 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 9, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Jul 9, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Jul 9, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Jul 9, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Jul 2, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Jul 2, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Jun 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Jun 27, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Jun 27, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Jun 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Jun 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Jun 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Jun 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 26, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Jun 26, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Jun 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Oct 5, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Aug 31, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Aug 18, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Aug 18, 2017
Information about intention to grant a patent
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Aug 18, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Aug 18, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Aug 18, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Jul 18, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
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Jul 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 6, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 6, 2017
Claims
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Jul 6, 2017
French translation of claims
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Jul 6, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 6, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
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Apr 3, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Mar 20, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Mar 14, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Mar 14, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Mar 14, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Mar 14, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Mar 14, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Feb 1, 2017
Examination started
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May 17, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
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Oct 24, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 24, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Oct 24, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 24, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Oct 24, 2012
Amended description with annotations
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Oct 24, 2012
Amendments received before examination
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Oct 24, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 16, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Jul 3, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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May 21, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
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Apr 13, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 13, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
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Mar 16, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
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Feb 23, 2012
International preliminary examination report
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Feb 23, 2012
International preliminary examination report
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Feb 23, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
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Feb 23, 2012
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
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Feb 23, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
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Feb 23, 2012
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Feb 23, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
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Feb 23, 2012
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
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Nov 30, 2011
Written opinion
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Nov 30, 2011
Written opinion - free text sheet
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Nov 30, 2011
Written opinion - points I-VIII
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Oct 5, 2011
Notification of election of EPO
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Sep 1, 2011
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
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Sep 1, 2011
Notification of receipt of demand
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Aug 26, 2011
Cover sheet for fax transmission
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Aug 26, 2011
Document concerning fees and payments
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Aug 26, 2011
PCT demand form
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Jun 7, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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May 12, 2011
Copy of the international search report
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May 12, 2011
Published international application - A1
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Feb 10, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Feb 10, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Feb 10, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
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Nov 12, 2010
Abstract
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Nov 12, 2010
Claims
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Nov 12, 2010
Description
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Nov 12, 2010
Submission concerning representation
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