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Light Emitting Diode Chip And Method Of Fabricating The Same - EP2656402

The patent EP2656402 was granted to Seoul Opto Device on Oct 4, 2017. The application was originally filed on Jun 13, 2011 under application number EP11850200A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2656402

SEOUL OPTO DEVICE

Application Number: EP11850200A
Filing Date: Jun 13, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Dec 9, 2024
Publication Date: Oct 4, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
EVERLIGHT ELECTRONICS	Jul 4, 2018	HIMMELSBACH	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (9) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2001156327
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2008186819
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	KR20000076604
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	KR20080017180
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2005015647
SEARCH	EP1098375
SEARCH	US2007145380
SEARCH	US2009057702
SEARCH	US5912915

Dossier Documents

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Dec 9, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Appeal
Dec 9, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Dec 9, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Sep 3, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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Sep 3, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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Sep 3, 2024
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
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Aug 1, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jul 31, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 31, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 31, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Jul 30, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jul 29, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 29, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jul 29, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 29, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Jul 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 26, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Jul 23, 2024
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Jul 23, 2024
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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May 24, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 14, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Feb 14, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Oct 16, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Oct 9, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Oct 9, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Oct 4, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Sep 25, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
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May 12, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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May 11, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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May 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 6, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Mar 4, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Mar 4, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Mar 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 1, 2021
Reply to appeal
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Mar 1, 2021
Reply to appeal
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Jan 18, 2021
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
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Jan 18, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Dec 30, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
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Dec 4, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Nov 30, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Oct 26, 2020
F3004 Communication of the Registry
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Oct 26, 2020
F3004 Communication of the Registry
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Oct 22, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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Oct 22, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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Oct 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 19, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
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Oct 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 19, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Oct 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 16, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Aug 13, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Aug 13, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Aug 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 10, 2020
Notice of appeal
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Jul 17, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Jul 17, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Jul 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 9, 2020
Notice of appeal
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Jun 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Documents for the maintenance of the patent as amended
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Means of redress
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jun 9, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jun 9, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jun 9, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jun 9, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jun 9, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jun 9, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
May 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 20, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Dec 5, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Dec 5, 2019
Description
OPPO
Dec 5, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 5, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 20, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Sep 20, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Sep 20, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Sep 20, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 20, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 20, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 18, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 11, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Sep 11, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Sep 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 11, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 3, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jul 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jul 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jul 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jul 18, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jul 18, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Jul 18, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Jul 18, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Jul 18, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Jul 18, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Jul 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 18, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 18, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 11, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 11, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 11, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 11, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 11, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 11, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 3, 2019
Communication about missing advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Feb 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Feb 25, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Feb 25, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 28, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Aug 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 30, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
OPPO
Aug 30, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Aug 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 27, 2018
General authorisation
OPPO
Aug 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 27, 2018
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
OPPO
Aug 27, 2018
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
OPPO
Jul 18, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jul 18, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jul 12, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jul 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 4, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jul 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jul 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 12, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Sep 7, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
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Aug 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 17, 2017
French translation of claims
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Aug 17, 2017
German translation of the claims
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Aug 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 28, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Jun 28, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Jun 28, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Jun 28, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Jun 28, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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May 30, 2017
Examination started
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Oct 20, 2016
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
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Sep 16, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 16, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Aug 18, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Jul 19, 2016
Document concerning representation
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Jul 13, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 13, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Mar 6, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Feb 27, 2015
Submission concerning representation
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Feb 25, 2015
Submission concerning representation
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Jan 9, 2015
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
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Jan 7, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 7, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Jan 7, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
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Jan 7, 2015
Amendments received before examination
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Jan 7, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 27, 2014
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
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Jun 11, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Jun 11, 2014
European search opinion
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Jun 11, 2014
Supplementary European search report
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May 19, 2014
Search started
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Apr 22, 2014
Indication of deficiencies in a request for entry of a change in personal particulars and invitation to correct them
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Apr 17, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Apr 14, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Mar 25, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
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Feb 27, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 27, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 27, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
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Jan 21, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 21, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 2, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Sep 19, 2013
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
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Sep 19, 2013
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
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Sep 19, 2013
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
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Sep 19, 2013
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
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Sep 12, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
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Sep 12, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
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Sep 12, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
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Sep 12, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
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Aug 22, 2013
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
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Jul 29, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
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Jul 29, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
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Jul 29, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
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Jul 29, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
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Jul 29, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
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Jul 29, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
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Jul 12, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Jun 20, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 20, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
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May 6, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
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Jul 17, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Jun 28, 2012
Copy of the international search report
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Jun 28, 2012
Published international application - A1
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