The patent EP2793817B1 was granted to KAO Germany on Sep 23, 2020 following the initial filing on Dec 20, 2012 under the application number EP12815682A . The current legal status of the patent is Granted And Under Opposition.
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Decision to grant a European patent
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Published international application - A2
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Abstract
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