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Aqueous Antimicrobial Composition Containing Coniferous Resin Acids - EP2775838

The patent EP2775838 was granted to Patolab on Sep 27, 2017. The application was filed on Oct 24, 2012 under application number EP12783249A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2775838

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Application Number: EP12783249A
Filing Date: Oct 24, 2012
Status: Revoked; Sep 16, 2022
Publication Date: Sep 27, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
NORDIC BIOTECH GROUP	Jun 27, 2018	BOCO	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (22) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	WO2011042613
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	CN101804044
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	GB1419116
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2006312590
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	KR20060104161
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	RO107087
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	RO119814
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2011039816
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2128973
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2011042613
OPPOSITION	CN101804044
OPPOSITION	CN102001934
OPPOSITION	EP0526541
OPPOSITION	EP0910695
OPPOSITION	EP1268932
OPPOSITION	JP2006312590
OPPOSITION	KR101027113B
OPPOSITION	US2301298
OPPOSITION	US2750405
OPPOSITION	US5368742
OPPOSITION	US6365634
OPPOSITION	WO2011042613

Dossier Documents

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Sep 19, 2022
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Sep 15, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Sep 15, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Sep 13, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
OPPO
Sep 12, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Appeal
May 2, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Apr 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 25, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
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Apr 25, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
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Apr 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 25, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Apr 22, 2022
Fax relating to Appeal procedure
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Apr 20, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
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Mar 9, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Mar 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 4, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Mar 4, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Feb 21, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Feb 21, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Jan 26, 2022
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
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F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
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Jan 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 25, 2022
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jan 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 21, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Jun 24, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jun 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 18, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Apr 6, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Mar 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Mar 30, 2020
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Nov 26, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
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Nov 22, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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Nov 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 14, 2019
Claims
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Nov 14, 2019
Claims
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Nov 14, 2019
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Nov 14, 2019
Claims
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Nov 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 14, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Sep 25, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Sep 25, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Sep 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 13, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Sep 13, 2019
Notice of appeal
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Aug 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Aug 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jul 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jul 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jul 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Means of redress
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 16, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 25, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 8, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 30, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 30, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Apr 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Apr 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Apr 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Apr 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Apr 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Apr 25, 2019
Claims
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Apr 25, 2019
Claims
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Apr 25, 2019
Claims
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Apr 25, 2019
Claims
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Apr 25, 2019
Claims
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Apr 25, 2019
Claims
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Apr 25, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Apr 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 25, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 24, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jan 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jan 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 21, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 20, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Nov 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
OPPO
Nov 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
OPPO
Nov 20, 2018
Claims
OPPO
Nov 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 20, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jul 11, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jul 11, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jul 5, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jun 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
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Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Citation in opposition procedure - 018
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Citation in opposition procedure - 019
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Citation in opposition procedure - 020
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Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
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Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
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Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
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Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
OPPO
Jun 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
OPPO
Jun 27, 2018
General authorisation
OPPO
Jun 27, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jun 27, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Oct 5, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Sep 6, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Search/Exam
Aug 31, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Aug 30, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Search/Exam
Aug 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Aug 15, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Aug 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jul 17, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Jul 17, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jul 17, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jul 17, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Jul 17, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Jul 3, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Search/Exam
Jun 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Jun 19, 2017
Claims
Search/Exam
Jun 19, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jun 19, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jun 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 19, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Search/Exam
Feb 27, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Feb 27, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Feb 27, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Feb 27, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Feb 27, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Jan 10, 2017
Submission concerning representation
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Sep 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 27, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 27, 2016
Amended description with annotations
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Sep 27, 2016
Claims
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Sep 27, 2016
Description
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Sep 27, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Jun 9, 2016
Annex to the communication
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Jun 9, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
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Jan 12, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 12, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Jan 12, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
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Jan 12, 2015
Amendments received before examination
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Jan 12, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 20, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Aug 20, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Jul 11, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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May 22, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 22, 2014
Priority search results
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May 22, 2014
Priority search results
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May 22, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
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May 7, 2014
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
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May 7, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Mar 10, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Jan 24, 2014
Annex to International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Jan 24, 2014
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Jan 24, 2014
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Jan 24, 2014
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Jan 24, 2014
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Oct 8, 2013
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Sep 25, 2013
Written opinion
PCT2
Sep 25, 2013
Written opinion - free text sheet
PCT2
Sep 25, 2013
Written opinion - points I-VIII
PCT2
Sep 3, 2013
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Aug 21, 2013
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
PCT2
Aug 21, 2013
PCT demand form
PCT2
Aug 21, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Aug 21, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Aug 19, 2013
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
PCT2
Aug 19, 2013
PCT demand form
PCT2
Aug 19, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Aug 19, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
May 24, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
May 24, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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May 2, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
May 2, 2013
Published international application - A1
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Apr 29, 2013
Annex
PCTISA
Apr 29, 2013
Annex
PCTISA
Apr 29, 2013
Annex
PCTISA
Apr 29, 2013
Annex
PCTISA
Apr 29, 2013
Annex
PCTISA
Feb 7, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Feb 7, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Feb 7, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Jan 15, 2013
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA
Oct 24, 2012
Abstract
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Oct 24, 2012
Claims
PCTISA
Oct 24, 2012
Description
PCTISA
Oct 24, 2012
Drawings
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