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The patent EP2776648 was granted to Leclerc on Feb 13, 2019. The application was filed on Nov 9, 2012 under application number EP12806522A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE10257155 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE202008011082U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO02060369 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007032585 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008026473 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10257155 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202008011082U |
| OPPOSITION | DE7611018U |
| OPPOSITION | US2007089229 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02060369 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03034971 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013068659 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9604880 |
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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(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 9, 2021
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Notice of appeal
Appeal
Feb 5, 2021
Jan 28, 2021
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Means of redress
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Mar 25, 2019
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Jan 17, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jan 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jan 3, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jan 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Sep 4, 2018
Sep 4, 2018
Sep 4, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Sep 4, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Sep 4, 2018
Aug 22, 2018
Aug 20, 2018
May 31, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 31, 2018
Annex
Search/Exam
May 31, 2018
Annex
Search/Exam
May 31, 2018
Annex
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May 31, 2018
Annex
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May 31, 2018
Annex
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May 31, 2018
Annex
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May 31, 2018
Annex
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May 31, 2018
Annex
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May 31, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
May 31, 2018
Request for re-establishment of rights
Search/Exam
Mar 13, 2018
Extension of time limit refused
Search/Exam
Mar 7, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
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Mar 5, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2018
Extension of time limit granted
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Jan 8, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
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Jan 4, 2018
Jan 3, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
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Nov 14, 2017
Extension of time limit granted
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Nov 9, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
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Nov 6, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
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Aug 31, 2017
Brief communication with time limit
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May 30, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
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May 30, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
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May 30, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
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May 30, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
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May 30, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2017
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2017
Jan 4, 2017
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Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Dec 2, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Dec 2, 2016
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Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Jul 8, 2016
Jun 24, 2016
Examination started
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Nov 27, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Search/Exam
Nov 27, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Nov 27, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Nov 27, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Jan 7, 2015
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Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Jan 5, 2015
Jan 5, 2015
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Amendments received before examination
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Nov 25, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Search/Exam
Nov 25, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Aug 20, 2014
Jun 25, 2014
Jun 17, 2014
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
Jun 10, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Search/Exam
Jun 10, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Search/Exam
Jun 10, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Jun 10, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jun 6, 2014
Jun 5, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Search/Exam
Jun 5, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Jun 4, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Search/Exam
Jun 4, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Search/Exam
Jun 4, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Jun 4, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jun 2, 2014
Mar 21, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
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Jun 7, 2013
May 16, 2013
Copy of the international search report
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May 16, 2013
Copy of the international search report
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May 16, 2013
Published international application - A1
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Apr 22, 2013
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Dec 20, 2012
Abstract
PCTISA
Dec 20, 2012
Claims
PCTISA
Dec 20, 2012
Description
PCTISA
Dec 20, 2012
Drawings
PCTISA
Dec 20, 2012