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Microscopy Instruments With Detector Arrays And Beam Splitting System - EP2742382

The patent EP2742382 was granted to GE Healthcare BIO Sciences on Aug 2, 2023. The application was filed on Jul 10, 2012 under application number EP12817277A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2742382

GE HEALTHCARE BIO SCIENCES

Application Number: EP12817277A
Filing Date: Jul 10, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 30, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 2, 2023
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
CARL ZEISS	Jan 17, 2019	BREIT	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (28) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	EP1403675
DESCRIPTION	EP1441219
DESCRIPTION	EP1688734
DESCRIPTION	US2011043907
EXAMINATION	US7005645
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE102009060490
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP2146234
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2011096393
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US5982497
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2010084478
OPPOSITION	DE102006044214
OPPOSITION	DE102009060490
OPPOSITION	EP1403675
OPPOSITION	JPH04104243
OPPOSITION	JPS62238427
OPPOSITION	US2003152307
OPPOSITION	US2004245350
OPPOSITION	US5982497
OPPOSITION	US6441972
OPPOSITION	US7190514
OPPOSITION	US7468796
OPPOSITION	US7888624
OPPOSITION	WO2005121724
OPPOSITION	WO2011072228
SEARCH	EP1403675
SEARCH	EP1441219
SEARCH	EP1688734
SEARCH	US2011043907

Dossier Documents

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Jul 6, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Jul 6, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Jun 30, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Jun 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 22, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Jun 22, 2023
French translation of claims
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Jun 22, 2023
German translation of the claims
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Mar 17, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
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Mar 17, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Mar 17, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
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Mar 13, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Nov 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Nov 16, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Nov 14, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Nov 14, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Nov 14, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Nov 14, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Nov 14, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Nov 14, 2022
Means of redress
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Nov 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Nov 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Nov 14, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Nov 14, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Nov 14, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Nov 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Nov 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Mar 10, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Mar 10, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Mar 9, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Jan 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 7, 2022
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Jan 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Jan 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 7, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 30, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Dec 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 29, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Dec 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Jun 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Jun 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Jun 24, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Jun 22, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Jun 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 22, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 22, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jun 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jun 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 16, 2021
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
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Jun 16, 2021
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
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Jun 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Jun 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 10, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Jun 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 10, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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Jun 4, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Jun 4, 2021
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
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Jun 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 27, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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May 27, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
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May 27, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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May 27, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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May 27, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 27, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 21, 2021
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
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May 21, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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May 20, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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May 20, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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May 20, 2021
General authorisation
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May 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 20, 2021
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
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May 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 6, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
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Apr 15, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Apr 15, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Apr 15, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Apr 15, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Apr 15, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Apr 15, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Apr 8, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Mar 23, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Mar 10, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Mar 10, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Feb 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Feb 5, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 29, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jan 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 13, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Aug 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 17, 2020
Communication of amended entries
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Aug 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 12, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
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Jun 10, 2020
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Jun 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jun 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jun 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Acknowledgement of a document
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Jun 3, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Jun 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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May 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 14, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
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May 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 13, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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Apr 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Apr 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Apr 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Apr 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 16, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Mar 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 23, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Mar 23, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Mar 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 23, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Mar 17, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Feb 18, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Jan 28, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Jan 7, 2020
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
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Dec 20, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Dec 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 20, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
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Dec 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Dec 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 17, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
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Dec 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Dec 4, 2019
Communication about missing advice of delivery
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Nov 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Oct 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Oct 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 18, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Oct 18, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Oct 18, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Oct 18, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 15, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Mar 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 11, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Mar 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 5, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Mar 5, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Feb 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Feb 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Feb 26, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Feb 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 28, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Jan 28, 2019
Request for documents
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Jan 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 17, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Jan 17, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Jan 17, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
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Jan 17, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Jan 17, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Jul 23, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Jul 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 11, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Apr 30, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Mar 22, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
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Feb 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 23, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Feb 23, 2018
French translation of claims
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Feb 23, 2018
German translation of the claims
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Oct 17, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Oct 17, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Oct 17, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Oct 17, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Oct 17, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Mar 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 30, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Mar 30, 2017
Claims
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Mar 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 30, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Feb 1, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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Jan 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 26, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 26, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Sep 20, 2016
Annex to the communication
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Sep 20, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
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Nov 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 2, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 2, 2015
Amended description with annotations
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Nov 2, 2015
Claims
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Nov 2, 2015
Description
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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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Aug 19, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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Aug 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 6, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Apr 21, 2015
Annex to the communication
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Apr 21, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
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Feb 9, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Feb 9, 2015
Supplementary European search report
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Jan 29, 2015
Search started
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Jul 15, 2014
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
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Jul 15, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Jun 23, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 23, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 23, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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May 21, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Mar 19, 2014
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
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Feb 28, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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Feb 28, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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Feb 11, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Jan 24, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 24, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
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Jan 24, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
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Jan 24, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
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Jan 24, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
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Jan 24, 2014
Submission concerning representation
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Jan 20, 2014
Letter which had not been notified
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Jan 2, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
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Dec 4, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
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Jun 12, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
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Feb 18, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Jan 31, 2013
Copy of the international search report
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Jan 31, 2013
Published international application - A1
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