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Rotor Bearing For A Wind Power Generating Plant - EP2665942

The patent EP2665942 was granted to IMO Holding on Aug 5, 2020. The application was filed on Jan 19, 2012 under application number EP12704666A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2665942

IMO HOLDING

Application Number: EP12704666A
Filing Date: Jan 19, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 3, 2020
Publication Date: Aug 5, 2020
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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
THYSSENKRUPP ROTHE ERDE GERMANY	Sep 5, 2018	LOOCK	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	DD17558
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE1575433
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE1929815U
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP2256285
OPPOSITION	DD17558
OPPOSITION	DE1575433
OPPOSITION	DE1929815U
OPPOSITION	DE3733190
OPPOSITION	EP2256285

Dossier Documents

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Jul 9, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jul 9, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Jul 3, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Jun 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 29, 2020
English translation of the claims
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Jun 29, 2020
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Jun 29, 2020
French translation of claims
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Jun 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 17, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Apr 17, 2020
Communication with request to file translations
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Apr 14, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Jan 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jan 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jan 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jan 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jan 3, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jan 3, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Jan 3, 2020
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Jan 3, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Jan 3, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Jan 3, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Jan 3, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Jan 3, 2020
Means of redress
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Jan 3, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Jan 3, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Jan 3, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Jan 3, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Jan 3, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jan 3, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jan 3, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jan 3, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jan 3, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jan 3, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jan 3, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Dec 4, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Dec 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 2, 2019
Communication of amended entries
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Nov 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 26, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Nov 26, 2019
Authorisation
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Nov 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 26, 2019
Request for change of name -opponent
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Nov 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 25, 2019
Claims
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Nov 25, 2019
Claims
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Nov 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 25, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 25, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Nov 25, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Oct 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Oct 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Oct 2, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Sep 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 30, 2019
Claims
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Sep 30, 2019
Claims
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Sep 30, 2019
Claims
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Sep 30, 2019
Claims
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Sep 30, 2019
Claims
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Sep 30, 2019
Claims
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Sep 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 30, 2019
Submission concerning representation
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Sep 30, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Sep 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 23, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Sep 18, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Jul 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 27, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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May 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
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May 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
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May 22, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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May 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
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May 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
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May 17, 2019
Authorisation
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May 17, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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May 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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May 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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May 16, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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May 16, 2019
Authorisation
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May 16, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
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May 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 16, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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May 16, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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May 16, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jan 30, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jan 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jan 24, 2019
Claims
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Jan 24, 2019
Claims
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Jan 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 24, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Dec 10, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Search/Exam
Oct 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 1, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
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Oct 1, 2018
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
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Sep 26, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Sep 25, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Sep 20, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Sep 20, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Sep 17, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Sep 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Sep 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Sep 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Sep 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Sep 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Sep 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Sep 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Sep 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Sep 5, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Sep 5, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Sep 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Sep 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Sep 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Sep 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Sep 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 26, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Dec 14, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Nov 9, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Oct 26, 2017
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Oct 26, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Oct 26, 2017
French translation of claims
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Oct 26, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Oct 24, 2017
English translation of the claims
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Oct 24, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Oct 24, 2017
French translation of claims
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Oct 24, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Jun 29, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Jun 29, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Jun 29, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Jun 29, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Jun 29, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Jan 23, 2017
Description
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Jan 23, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Jan 17, 2017
Description
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Jan 17, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Nov 10, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Search/Exam
Nov 9, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Nov 7, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jul 7, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jul 7, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jun 23, 2016
Examination started
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Apr 30, 2016
Request for oral proceedings
Search/Exam
Apr 28, 2016
Request for oral proceedings
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Sep 5, 2015
Priority search results
Search/Exam
Sep 5, 2015
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
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Sep 2, 2015
Priority search results
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Sep 2, 2015
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
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Aug 7, 2015
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Search/Exam
Apr 7, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Apr 7, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Apr 7, 2014
Amendments received before examination
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Mar 27, 2014
Amendments received before examination
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Jan 31, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
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Jan 31, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
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Oct 30, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Sep 17, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Aug 30, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
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Aug 21, 2013
Annex
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Aug 21, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
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Aug 21, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
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Aug 21, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
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Aug 19, 2013
Annex
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Aug 19, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
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Aug 19, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
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Aug 19, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
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Aug 7, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Jun 3, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
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Dec 6, 2012
Copy of the international search report
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Dec 6, 2012
Copy of the international search report
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Dec 6, 2012
International publication of the international search report
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Oct 18, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Oct 18, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Oct 18, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Aug 15, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Jul 26, 2012
Published international application - A2
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Mar 12, 2012
Submission concerning representation
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Feb 8, 2012
Abstract
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Feb 8, 2012
Claims
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Feb 8, 2012
Description
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Feb 8, 2012
Drawings
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