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The patent EP2766652 was granted to Voss Automotive on Aug 2, 2023. The application was filed on Oct 12, 2012 under application number EP12783510A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2766652

VOSS AUTOMOTIVE

Application Number: EP12783510A
Filing Date: Oct 12, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 30, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 2, 2023
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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
TI AUTOMOTIVE FULDABRUCK	Feb 28, 2018	ANDREJEWSKI HONKE PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB	-

Patent Citations (21) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	WO2008131993
DESCRIPTION	WO2010063629
DESCRIPTION	WO2010106362
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE112008003310T
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2005083638
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2007073286
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2008131993
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2010063629
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2011085154
OPPOSITION	DE19902431
OPPOSITION	EP2040510
OPPOSITION	EP2107291
OPPOSITION	EP2816272
OPPOSITION	US2008041841
OPPOSITION	WO2005124219
OPPOSITION	WO2007032034
OPPOSITION	WO2007073286
OPPOSITION	WO2008131993
OPPOSITION	WO2008151924
OPPOSITION	WO2010063629
OPPOSITION	WO2011085154

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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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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Jul 3, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Jun 19, 2023
English translation of the claims
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Jun 19, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Jun 19, 2023
French translation of claims
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Jun 16, 2023
English translation of the claims
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Jun 16, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Jun 16, 2023
French translation of claims
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Jun 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 5, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
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Apr 5, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Apr 5, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
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Mar 30, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Mar 20, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Mar 15, 2023
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Mar 15, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Mar 14, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
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Mar 14, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Mar 14, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
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Mar 14, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Mar 14, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Mar 9, 2023
Amended description with annotations
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Mar 9, 2023
Description
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Mar 9, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
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Mar 9, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Mar 9, 2023
Refund of fees
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Mar 8, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Mar 7, 2023
Amended description with annotations
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Mar 7, 2023
Description
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Mar 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 7, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Mar 6, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Mar 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 1, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
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Dec 15, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Dec 13, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
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Dec 13, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
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Dec 8, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
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Dec 2, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 29, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 29, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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Nov 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 24, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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Jul 19, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Jul 18, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
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Jul 18, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
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Jul 13, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
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Jun 16, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Jun 10, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Jun 10, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Jun 10, 2022
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Appeal
Jun 7, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Appeal
Jun 1, 2022
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Appeal
Oct 5, 2021
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Appeal
Oct 5, 2021
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Appeal
Sep 23, 2021
Document concerning representation
Appeal
Jan 18, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Dec 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 23, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Jul 2, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jun 22, 2020
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Jun 18, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jun 17, 2020
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Jun 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jun 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jun 5, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Jun 5, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Jun 5, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Jun 5, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Jun 5, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Jun 5, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Jun 5, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Jun 5, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Jun 5, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Jun 5, 2020
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Jun 5, 2020
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Feb 7, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Feb 7, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Jan 28, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Jan 28, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Jan 27, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Jan 27, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Jan 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jan 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jan 24, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Nov 29, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Nov 29, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Nov 28, 2019
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Nov 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 25, 2019
Notice of appeal
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Nov 25, 2019
Notice of appeal
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Sep 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Sep 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Sep 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Sep 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Sep 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Sep 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Sep 16, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Sep 16, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Sep 16, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Sep 16, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Sep 16, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Sep 16, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Sep 16, 2019
Means of redress
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Sep 16, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Sep 16, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Sep 16, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Sep 16, 2019
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
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Sep 16, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Sep 16, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Sep 16, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jul 4, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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May 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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May 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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May 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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May 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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May 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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May 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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May 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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May 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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May 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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May 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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May 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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May 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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May 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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May 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
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May 7, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
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May 7, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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May 7, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
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May 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 3, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
May 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 2, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
May 2, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 2, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 30, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 18, 2019
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Mar 29, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
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Dec 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Dec 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Dec 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Dec 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Nov 30, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 30, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 30, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Nov 30, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 30, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Nov 30, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Nov 30, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Oct 1, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Oct 1, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 1, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Sep 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 24, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Sep 24, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 24, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jul 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 26, 2018
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
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Jul 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 20, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
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Mar 12, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Mar 12, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Mar 6, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Feb 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 28, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Feb 28, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Feb 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
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Feb 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
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Feb 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
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Feb 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
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Feb 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 1, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
May 8, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
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Apr 21, 2017
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Apr 21, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Apr 21, 2017
French translation of claims
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Apr 20, 2017
English translation of the claims
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Apr 20, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Apr 20, 2017
French translation of claims
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Apr 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 20, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
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Apr 20, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
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Jan 26, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Jan 26, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Jan 26, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Jan 26, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Jan 26, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Oct 28, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
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Oct 7, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 7, 2016
Claims
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Oct 7, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Oct 4, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 4, 2016
Claims
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Oct 4, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Aug 4, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Search/Exam
Jul 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jul 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 29, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Mar 22, 2016
Annex to the communication
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Mar 22, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 4, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 4, 2015
Amended description with annotations
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Dec 4, 2015
Claims
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Dec 4, 2015
Description
Search/Exam
Dec 4, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 1, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 1, 2015
Amended description with annotations
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Dec 1, 2015
Claims
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Dec 1, 2015
Description
Search/Exam
Dec 1, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Oct 26, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Oct 26, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Oct 26, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Oct 26, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Oct 8, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Search/Exam
Oct 1, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
May 22, 2015
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
May 22, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
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May 11, 2015
Examination started
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Jan 28, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jan 28, 2015
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Search/Exam
Jan 15, 2015
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Search/Exam
Dec 3, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Dec 3, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Dec 3, 2014
Amendments received before examination
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Dec 1, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Dec 1, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 1, 2014
Amendments received before examination
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Dec 1, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 24, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 24, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Oct 24, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
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Oct 24, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
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Sep 22, 2014
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
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Sep 12, 2014
Letter concerning the inventor
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Jul 23, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Jun 10, 2014
Authorisation
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Jun 10, 2014
Submission concerning representation
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May 21, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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May 19, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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May 19, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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May 15, 2014
Matter concerning the application
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May 15, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
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May 6, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 6, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 6, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
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May 6, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
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May 6, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
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Apr 30, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Apr 2, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
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Apr 2, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
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Feb 21, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
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Sep 5, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
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Sep 5, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
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May 14, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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May 14, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Apr 18, 2013
Copy of the international search report
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Apr 18, 2013
Copy of the international search report
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Apr 18, 2013
Published international application - A1
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Mar 8, 2013
Submission concerning representation
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Feb 4, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Feb 4, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Feb 4, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
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Oct 27, 2012
Abstract
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Oct 27, 2012
Claims
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Oct 27, 2012
Description
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Oct 27, 2012
Drawings
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