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Mixture Of Decafluoro-2-Methylbutan-3-One And A Vector Gas As A Medium For The Electric Insulation And/Or Quenching Of High-Voltage Electric Arcs - EP2715759

The patent EP2715759 was granted to Alstom Technology on Aug 16, 2017. The application was filed on May 24, 2012 under application number EP12723202A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2715759

ALSTOM TECHNOLOGY

Application Number: EP12723202A
Filing Date: May 24, 2012
Status: Revoked; Jun 16, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 16, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
HITACHI ENERGY SWITZERLAND	May 16, 2018	SCHAAD	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (11) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	EP1724802
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE202009009305U
OPPOSITION	DE202009009305U
OPPOSITION	WO2004090177
OPPOSITION	WO2010142346
OPPOSITION	WO2010142353
OPPOSITION	WO2012038442
OPPOSITION	WO2012080246
OTHER	EP2715759
OTHER	WO2012038442
OTHER	WO2012080246

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Jun 14, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Jun 14, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
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Jun 9, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
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Mar 9, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Mar 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 2, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Mar 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 28, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Feb 28, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Feb 28, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
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Feb 28, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
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Feb 28, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Feb 28, 2023
Means of redress
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Feb 28, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Feb 28, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Feb 28, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Feb 28, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Feb 28, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Feb 28, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Feb 28, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Apr 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 4, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Mar 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 31, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Mar 23, 2022
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
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Mar 23, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 23, 2022
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
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Mar 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 17, 2022
Observations by third parties
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Mar 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 9, 2022
Communication of amended entries
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Mar 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 3, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
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Feb 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 28, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Feb 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 16, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Feb 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Feb 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Feb 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure
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Feb 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure
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Feb 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure
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Feb 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure
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Feb 4, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure
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Feb 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 4, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Feb 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 3, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Feb 3, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 28, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Dec 3, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 3, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Nov 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 24, 2021
Communication of amended entries
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Nov 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 18, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Nov 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 18, 2021
Request for change of name -opponent
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Sep 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Sep 15, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Sep 15, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Sep 15, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 15, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Sep 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Sep 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Mar 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 28, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Feb 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 28, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Feb 4, 2020
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
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Jan 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 31, 2020
Communication of amended entries
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Jan 17, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Jan 17, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Jan 17, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Jan 17, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Jan 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 17, 2020
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
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Dec 12, 2019
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
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Nov 26, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Nov 26, 2019
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
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Oct 31, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 25, 2019
Annex
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Oct 25, 2019
Annex
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Oct 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 25, 2019
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
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Aug 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 1, 2019
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
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Aug 1, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Jul 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 29, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
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Jun 21, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jun 21, 2019
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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Jun 21, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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May 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 28, 2019
Communication of amended entries
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May 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 22, 2019
Authorisation
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May 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 22, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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May 22, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 13, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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May 13, 2019
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
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May 8, 2019
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
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May 2, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
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Oct 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 11, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Jun 1, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Jun 1, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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May 22, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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May 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 16, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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May 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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May 16, 2018
Notice of opposition
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May 16, 2018
Notice of opposition
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May 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 7, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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May 7, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Apr 30, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Aug 17, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Jul 20, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
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Jul 6, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Jul 4, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Jun 26, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Jun 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 23, 2017
English translation of the claims
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Jun 23, 2017
German translation of the claims
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Jun 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 19, 2017
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
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Jun 6, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Jun 1, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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May 16, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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May 16, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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May 16, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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May 16, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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May 16, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Apr 27, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
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Apr 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 5, 2017
Description
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Apr 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 5, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
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Mar 22, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Mar 22, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Mar 22, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Mar 22, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Mar 22, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Mar 9, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Mar 5, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
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Mar 3, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
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Nov 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 2, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 2, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Jul 13, 2015
Annex to a communication
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Jul 13, 2015
Annex to the communication
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Jul 13, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
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Feb 11, 2015
Examination started
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Mar 12, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Jan 16, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Jan 9, 2014
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Jan 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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Jan 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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Jan 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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Dec 4, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
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Nov 25, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 25, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
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Nov 25, 2013
Submission concerning representation
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Oct 7, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
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Jun 12, 2013
International preliminary examination report
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Jun 12, 2013
International preliminary examination report
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Jun 12, 2013
International preliminary examination report
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Jun 12, 2013
International preliminary examination report
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Jun 12, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
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Jun 12, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
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Jun 12, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
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Jun 12, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
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Jun 12, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
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Jun 12, 2013
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
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Apr 26, 2013
Free text
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Apr 16, 2013
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Apr 16, 2013
International preliminary examination report
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Apr 16, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Apr 16, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Apr 16, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Apr 16, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
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Apr 16, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
PCT2
Apr 16, 2013
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
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Jan 2, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Dec 5, 2012
Notification of election of EPO
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Nov 29, 2012
Copy of the international search report
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Nov 29, 2012
Copy of the international search report
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Nov 29, 2012
Published international application - A1
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Nov 6, 2012
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
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Oct 26, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
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Oct 26, 2012
Notification of receipt of demand
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Oct 22, 2012
Document concerning fees and payments
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Oct 22, 2012
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
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Oct 22, 2012
PCT demand form
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Oct 16, 2012
Document concerning fees and payments
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Oct 16, 2012
Document concerning fees and payments
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Oct 16, 2012
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
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Oct 16, 2012
PCT demand form
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Aug 3, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Aug 3, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Aug 3, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
May 24, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 24, 2012
Abstract
PCTRO
May 24, 2012
Claims
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May 24, 2012
Description
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May 24, 2012
Drawings
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May 24, 2012
Submission concerning representation
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