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Method For Recovering Valuable Metal - EP2703504

The patent EP2703504 was granted to Sumitomo Metal Mining on Dec 25, 2024. The application was filed on Nov 28, 2011 under application number EP11876580A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2703504

SUMITOMO METAL MINING

Application Number: EP11876580A
Filing Date: Nov 28, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Nov 22, 2024
Publication Date: Dec 25, 2024
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
BERTON	Oct 22, 2019	VOSSIUS & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE MBB	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	JP2000054039
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2000067935
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2002327215
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JPH09291317
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JPH10152730
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JPH10158751
OPPOSITION	JPH10152730
OPPOSITION	US7169206
SEARCH	US7169206

Dossier Documents

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Nov 28, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Nov 28, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Nov 15, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 15, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Nov 15, 2024
French translation of claims
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Nov 15, 2024
German translation of the claims
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Nov 15, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 5, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
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Sep 5, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Sep 5, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
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Aug 29, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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May 6, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 6, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 6, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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May 6, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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May 6, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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May 6, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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May 6, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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May 6, 2024
Means of redress
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Mar 28, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 22, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 22, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 22, 2024
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
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Jan 23, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jan 23, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 23, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 23, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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Jan 23, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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Jan 4, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 22, 2023
Amended description with annotations
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Dec 22, 2023
Description
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Dec 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 22, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
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Nov 16, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Nov 16, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 16, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 16, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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Nov 16, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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Jul 28, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
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Jul 28, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Jul 28, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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May 31, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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May 31, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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May 31, 2023
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
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May 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 2, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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May 2, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Apr 25, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 25, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 25, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 25, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 25, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Apr 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 24, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 24, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Mar 20, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Mar 20, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Mar 20, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Mar 20, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Mar 16, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Mar 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 13, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Mar 7, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Mar 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 1, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Feb 3, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Feb 3, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Oct 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 20, 2022
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 14, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
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Oct 14, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
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Oct 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Oct 11, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
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Oct 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 10, 2022
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 10, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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Oct 6, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Oct 6, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Sep 30, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Sep 30, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
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Jun 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jun 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 9, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Apr 4, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Mar 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 29, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Dec 10, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Dec 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 7, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Oct 5, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
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Sep 16, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Sep 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 13, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 13, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 13, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
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Sep 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
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Sep 13, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
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Sep 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 13, 2021
Reply to appeal
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Aug 26, 2021
Document concerning representation
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Jul 12, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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Jul 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 6, 2021
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Jul 6, 2021
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Jul 6, 2021
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Jul 6, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Jun 25, 2021
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
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Jun 25, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jun 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 21, 2021
Authorisation
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Jun 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 6, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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May 6, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Apr 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 29, 2021
Notice of appeal
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Mar 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Mar 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Feb 24, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Feb 24, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Feb 24, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
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Feb 24, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Feb 24, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Feb 24, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Feb 24, 2021
Means of redress
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Feb 24, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Feb 24, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Feb 24, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Feb 24, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Feb 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Feb 24, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Feb 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 4, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Jan 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Jan 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Jan 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Jan 30, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Jan 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 30, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Dec 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Dec 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Dec 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 3, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 2, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Dec 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 2, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Nov 30, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Nov 30, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 10, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 10, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 1, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Jun 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jun 4, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jun 4, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jun 4, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jun 4, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Jun 4, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 4, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Feb 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 18, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Nov 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 5, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Nov 5, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Oct 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 28, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Oct 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Oct 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Oct 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Oct 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Oct 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Oct 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Oct 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Oct 22, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Oct 22, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Feb 4, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jan 7, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
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Dec 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 11, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Dec 11, 2018
French translation of claims
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Dec 11, 2018
German translation of the claims
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Dec 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 24, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Aug 24, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Aug 24, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Aug 24, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Aug 24, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Jan 4, 2018
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
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Dec 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 15, 2017
Enquiry as to the processing of the file
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Dec 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 4, 2017
Amended description with annotations
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Apr 4, 2017
Description
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Apr 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 4, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Dec 22, 2016
Annex to the communication
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Dec 22, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
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Aug 26, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 26, 2016
Amended description with annotations
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Aug 26, 2016
Description
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Aug 26, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 26, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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May 17, 2016
Annex to the communication
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May 17, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
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May 10, 2016
Examination started
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Mar 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 10, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Mar 10, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Mar 10, 2016
Amendments received before examination
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Mar 10, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 1, 2015
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
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Aug 14, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Aug 14, 2015
European search opinion
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Aug 14, 2015
Supplementary European search report
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Aug 5, 2015
Search started
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Dec 9, 2014
Communication of expected date of establishment of search report
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Dec 3, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 3, 2014
Enquiry as to when the search report can be expected
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Dec 3, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 2, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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Jul 2, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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Jun 25, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Jun 25, 2014
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Feb 5, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Dec 4, 2013
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
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Nov 26, 2013
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Nov 26, 2013
Transmission of a document (International preliminary examination report)
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Oct 23, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Oct 23, 2013
Reply by International Bureau
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Oct 23, 2013
Transmission of a document (International preliminary examination report)
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Sep 4, 2013
Enquiry with the International Bureau
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Aug 23, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 23, 2013
Abstract
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Aug 23, 2013
Claims
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Aug 23, 2013
Description
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Aug 23, 2013
Drawings
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Aug 23, 2013
Matter concerning the application
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Aug 23, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
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Aug 23, 2013
Submission concerning representation
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Jun 6, 2013
Copy of the international search report
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Jun 6, 2013
Copy of the translated international search report
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Jun 6, 2013
Published international application - A1
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