The patent EP2503360 was granted to Baumer Electric on Aug 19, 2020. The application was originally filed on Mar 25, 2011 under application number EP11002497A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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Decision to grant a European patent
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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Enquiry as to the processing of the file
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Claims
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Annex to the communication
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Examination started
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Refund of fees
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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European search opinion
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Abstract
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Request for grant of a European patent
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