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Wound Care Product - EP2726113

The patent EP2726113 was granted to Paul Hartmann on Jul 20, 2022. The application was filed on Jun 29, 2012 under application number EP12734803A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2726113

PAUL HARTMANN

Application Number: EP12734803A
Filing Date: Jun 29, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 17, 2022
Publication Date: Jul 20, 2022
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions (3)

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
KCI MANUFACTURING UNLIMITED	Feb 22, 2020	SIMMONS & SIMMONS	-
COLOPLAST	Feb 21, 2020	-	-
MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE	Feb 4, 2020	WALLINGER RICKER SCHLOTTER TOSTMANN	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (29) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	EP0506300
DESCRIPTION	EP1322348
DESCRIPTION	EP1341561
DESCRIPTION	US4813942
DESCRIPTION	WO0139582
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0901795
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP1322348
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP1341561
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP2338529
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US4813942
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO0228447
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO0247737
OPPOSITION	DE102008031183
OPPOSITION	DE60126506T
OPPOSITION	EP0901795
OPPOSITION	EP2338529
OPPOSITION	GB2396109
OPPOSITION	PL189044B
OPPOSITION	US2004096489
OPPOSITION	US2005079147
OPPOSITION	US2010198127
OPPOSITION	US4193813
OPPOSITION	US5116620
OPPOSITION	US6207875
OPPOSITION	WO0228447
OPPOSITION	WO2008008032
OPPOSITION	WO2010000451
OPPOSITION	WO2011057240
OPPOSITION	WO2012121932

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

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May 19, 2025
Request for change of client data cannot be registered anymore
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May 13, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 13, 2025
Request for a change of address - opponent
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Jun 23, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Jun 23, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Jun 23, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Jun 23, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Jun 17, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Jun 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 10, 2022
English translation of the claims
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Jun 10, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Jun 10, 2022
French translation of claims
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Apr 8, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Apr 8, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Apr 8, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Apr 8, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
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Apr 5, 2022
Refund of fees
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Apr 4, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Apr 1, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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Apr 1, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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Mar 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 24, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
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Feb 11, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Feb 11, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Feb 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 4, 2022
Notice of appeal
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Dec 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Dec 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Nov 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Nov 25, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Nov 25, 2021
Cover sheet for fax transmission
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Nov 25, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Nov 25, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Nov 25, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Nov 25, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Nov 25, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Nov 25, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Nov 25, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Nov 25, 2021
Means of redress
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Nov 25, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Nov 25, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Nov 25, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Nov 25, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Nov 25, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Nov 25, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Nov 25, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Nov 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Nov 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Nov 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Nov 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Oct 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Oct 12, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Oct 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Oct 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Oct 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Oct 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 5, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 5, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
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Oct 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 5, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Oct 5, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Oct 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Sep 30, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Sep 30, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Sep 30, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Sep 30, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Sep 30, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Sep 30, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Sep 30, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Sep 30, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Sep 30, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Sep 28, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Sep 28, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Sep 28, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Sep 28, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Sep 28, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Sep 28, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Sep 28, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Aug 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 10, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jul 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 16, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jul 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 13, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jul 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 8, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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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
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jul 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 5, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Jun 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Dec 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Dec 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Dec 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Dec 10, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Dec 10, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Dec 10, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Dec 10, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Dec 10, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Dec 10, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Dec 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Dec 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Dec 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Dec 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Dec 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Oct 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 6, 2020
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
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Jul 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 24, 2020
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
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Jul 24, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Jul 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 20, 2020
Authorisation
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Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Jul 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Jul 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
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Jul 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 20, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 20, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 20, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Jul 20, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
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Mar 10, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Mar 10, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Mar 10, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Mar 10, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Feb 27, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Feb 27, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Feb 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
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Feb 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
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Feb 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
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Feb 22, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Feb 22, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Feb 22, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 22, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 22, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 22, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 22, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
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Citation in opposition procedure - 019
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Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
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Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
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Feb 21, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
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Feb 21, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Feb 21, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Feb 11, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Feb 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Feb 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Feb 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Feb 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Feb 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Feb 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Feb 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Feb 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Feb 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Feb 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Feb 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Feb 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Feb 4, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Jun 3, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Apr 26, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
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Apr 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 9, 2019
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Apr 9, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Apr 9, 2019
French translation of claims
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Apr 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 11, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Dec 11, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Dec 11, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Dec 11, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Dec 11, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Feb 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 5, 2018
Claims
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Feb 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 5, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Dec 6, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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Dec 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 1, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Jul 27, 2017
Annex to the communication
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Jul 27, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
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Jul 21, 2017
Examination started
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Apr 26, 2017
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
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Jan 14, 2015
Refund of fees
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Oct 2, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 2, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 2, 2014
Priority search results
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Oct 2, 2014
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
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Sep 24, 2014
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
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Aug 18, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 18, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Aug 18, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 18, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Aug 18, 2014
Amended description with annotations
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Aug 18, 2014
Amendments received before examination
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Aug 18, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 9, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Feb 27, 2014
Letter which had not been notified
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Feb 7, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Feb 5, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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Feb 5, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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Feb 5, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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Jan 27, 2014
Translation of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Jan 23, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 23, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
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Jan 21, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Nov 8, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
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Jan 22, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Jan 3, 2013
Copy of the international search report
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Jan 3, 2013
Copy of the international search report
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Jan 3, 2013
Published international application - A1
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Aug 23, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Aug 23, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Aug 23, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
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Jun 29, 2012
Abstract
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Jun 29, 2012
Claims
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Description
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Jun 29, 2012
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