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Generating Media Control Information In An Interactive Media Content Delivery System - EP2793430

The patent EP2793430 was granted to Rovi Guides on Aug 18, 2021. The application was filed on Apr 11, 2007 under application number EP14163271A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2793430

ROVI GUIDES

Application Number: EP14163271A
Filing Date: Apr 11, 2007
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 16, 2021
Publication Date: Aug 18, 2021
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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UPC Cases New

Latest UPC cases involving this patent.

Case Number	Filing Date	Plaintiff	Proceeding Type
UPC_CFI_206/2025	Mar 10, 2025	Disney Interactive Studios, The Walt Disney	Counter Claim For Revocation
UPC_CFI_665/2024	Nov 7, 2024	Adeia Guides	Infringement

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Patent Oppositions

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
MEDIENGRUPPE RTL DEUTSCHLAND	Nov 23, 2018	SPRINGORUM	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (10) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	US20090403709
EXAMINATION	US6529950
OPPOSITION	US2003050062
OPPOSITION	US2003088876
OPPOSITION	US2006035651
SEARCH	US2001025378
SEARCH	US2001052134
SEARCH	US2003050062
SEARCH	US2004236826
SEARCH	WO9731479

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 22, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Jul 22, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Jul 16, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Jul 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 12, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Jul 12, 2021
French translation of claims
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Jul 12, 2021
German translation of the claims
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Jul 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 2, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
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Jul 2, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Jul 2, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
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Jun 23, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Mar 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Mar 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Mar 16, 2021
Annex
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Mar 10, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Mar 10, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Mar 10, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Mar 10, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Mar 10, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Mar 10, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Mar 10, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Mar 10, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Mar 10, 2021
Means of redress
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Mar 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Mar 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Mar 10, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Mar 10, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Mar 10, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Mar 10, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Mar 10, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Mar 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Mar 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jan 26, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Jan 26, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Jan 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Jan 18, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Jan 18, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Jan 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Jan 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Jan 15, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Jan 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 12, 2021
Authorisation
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Jan 12, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Nov 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 26, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Nov 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Nov 20, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Nov 20, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Nov 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 17, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Nov 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 16, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Nov 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jun 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jun 17, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jun 17, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jun 17, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jun 17, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Jun 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 26, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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May 26, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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May 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 26, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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May 26, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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Apr 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Apr 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Apr 22, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Apr 22, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Apr 22, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Apr 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Apr 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Apr 17, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Apr 14, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Mar 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Mar 9, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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Mar 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Mar 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Mar 5, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Mar 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 5, 2020
Non-scannable object
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Mar 5, 2020
Non-scannable object
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Mar 5, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Mar 5, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Mar 5, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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Mar 5, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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Mar 5, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Mar 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
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Citation in opposition procedure
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Citation in opposition procedure
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Citation in opposition procedure
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Mar 4, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Feb 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 12, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Feb 7, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Feb 4, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Feb 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 24, 2020
Authorisation
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Jan 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 24, 2020
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
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Jan 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 13, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Jan 13, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Jan 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Jan 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 9, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Main request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 9, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Jan 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Oct 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 27, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Sep 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Advice of delivery
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Sep 23, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Sep 23, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Sep 23, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Sep 23, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Sep 23, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Sep 23, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Jul 19, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Jul 17, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Jul 17, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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May 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Apr 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 18, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Jan 24, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Jan 18, 2019
Letter which had not been notified
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Dec 12, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Dec 12, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Dec 6, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Nov 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Nov 23, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Nov 23, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Nov 23, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Mar 16, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Feb 1, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
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Jan 23, 2018
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
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Jan 16, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
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Jan 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 12, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Jan 12, 2018
French translation of claims
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Jan 12, 2018
German translation of the claims
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Jan 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 29, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Nov 23, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Oct 4, 2017
Submission concerning representation
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Sep 15, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Apr 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Claims
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Claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 28, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Nov 6, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Sep 29, 2015
Annex to the communication
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Sep 29, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
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Aug 21, 2015
Examination started
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Aug 11, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
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Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Dec 8, 2014
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
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Oct 30, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Oct 30, 2014
European search opinion
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European search report
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Modified abstract
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Sep 24, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Claims
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Matter concerning the application
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Invitation to file claims
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Abstract
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Description
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Previously filed application
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Nov 13, 2007
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