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Method For Primary Adjustment Of A Hydroelectric Power Plant - EP2764234

The patent EP2764234 was granted to Voith Patent on Apr 14, 2021. The application was originally filed on Jul 25, 2012 under application number EP12743378A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2764234

VOITH PATENT

Application Number: EP12743378A
Filing Date: Jul 25, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 12, 2021
Publication Date: Apr 14, 2021
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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
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ANDRITZ HYDRO	Feb 16, 2018	WIRNSBERGER & LERCHBAUM PATENTANWALTE	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	CH235106
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	GB1227368
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US3140854
OPPOSITION	DE3304292
OPPOSITION	DE3632041
OPPOSITION	DE3725107
OPPOSITION	EP1365296
OPPOSITION	EP1903656
OPPOSITION	US3961234

Dossier Documents

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Mar 18, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Mar 18, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Mar 12, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Mar 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 5, 2021
English translation of the claims
OPPO
Mar 5, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Mar 5, 2021
French translation of claims
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Mar 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 22, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
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Jan 22, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Jan 22, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
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Jan 14, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Jan 14, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Oct 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Oct 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Sep 28, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Sep 28, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Sep 28, 2020
Annex to a communication
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Sep 28, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Sep 28, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Sep 28, 2020
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Sep 28, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Sep 28, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Sep 28, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Sep 28, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Sep 28, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Sep 28, 2020
Means of redress
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Sep 28, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Sep 28, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Sep 28, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Sep 28, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Sep 25, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Jun 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 30, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Apr 30, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Mar 20, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Mar 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 26, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Feb 20, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Nov 5, 2019
Submission concerning representation
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Oct 30, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Oct 22, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Oct 18, 2019
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
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Oct 15, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Aug 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Aug 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Aug 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Aug 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Aug 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 12, 2019
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
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Aug 12, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Aug 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jul 29, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 29, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 29, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 29, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jul 29, 2019
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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Jul 29, 2019
Decision on the taking of evidence
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Jul 29, 2019
Decision on the taking of evidence
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Jul 29, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Jul 29, 2019
Summons to give evidence
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Jun 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Jun 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 11, 2019
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
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Mar 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 1, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Mar 1, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Mar 1, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Mar 1, 2019
Claims
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Mar 1, 2019
Claims
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Mar 1, 2019
Claims
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Mar 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 1, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Feb 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jan 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jan 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jan 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Dec 21, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Dec 21, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Dec 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 21, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 21, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 18, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
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Dec 18, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
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Dec 18, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Dec 18, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Dec 18, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Dec 18, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 25, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Mar 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 22, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
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Mar 22, 2018
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
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Mar 15, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Mar 2, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Mar 2, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Feb 26, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Feb 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 16, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Feb 16, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Feb 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 18, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Apr 21, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Apr 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 5, 2017
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Apr 5, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Apr 5, 2017
French translation of claims
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Apr 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 7, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Feb 7, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Feb 7, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Feb 7, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Feb 7, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Dec 14, 2016
Examination started
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Sep 14, 2016
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
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Dec 5, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Mar 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 2, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 2, 2015
Priority search results
Search/Exam
Mar 2, 2015
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Search/Exam
Feb 20, 2015
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Search/Exam
Jul 16, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Jul 2, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Jun 26, 2014
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
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Jun 2, 2014
Letter which had not been notified
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May 14, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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May 14, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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May 14, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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May 14, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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May 7, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 7, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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May 7, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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May 7, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
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May 7, 2014
Translation of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Apr 14, 2014
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Apr 14, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Apr 14, 2014
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Search/Exam
Feb 14, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Oct 4, 2013
Annex to International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Oct 3, 2013
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Oct 3, 2013
International preliminary examination report
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Oct 3, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Oct 3, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Oct 3, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
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Oct 3, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
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Oct 3, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
PCT2
Oct 3, 2013
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
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Jul 30, 2013
Written opinion
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Jul 30, 2013
Written opinion - free text sheet
PCT2
Jul 30, 2013
Written opinion - points I-VIII
PCT2
May 24, 2013
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
May 22, 2013
Written opinion
PCT2
May 22, 2013
Written opinion - free text sheet
PCT2
May 22, 2013
Written opinion - points I-VIII
PCT2
May 2, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Apr 26, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
PCT2
Apr 26, 2013
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Apr 11, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2013
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Apr 5, 2013
Document concerning fees and payments
PCT2
Apr 5, 2013
PCT demand form
PCT2
Apr 5, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
PCT2
Oct 24, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Oct 24, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Oct 24, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
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Jul 25, 2012
Abstract
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Jul 25, 2012
Claims
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Jul 25, 2012
Description
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Jul 25, 2012
Drawings
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