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Geared Architecture For High Speed And Small Volume Fan Drive Turbine - EP2811120

The patent EP2811120 was granted to Raytheon on Jul 12, 2017. The application was filed on Feb 17, 2014 under application number EP14155460A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2811120

RAYTHEON

Application Number: EP14155460A
Filing Date: Feb 17, 2014
Status: Revoked; May 13, 2022
Publication Date: Jul 12, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
ROLLS ROYCE	Apr 13, 2018	ROLLS ROYCE	DEEMED NOT TO HAVE BEEN FILED
SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES	Apr 12, 2018	REGIMBEAU	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (9) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	US7338259
DESCRIPTION	US7871247
EXAMINATION	US2013259653
OPPOSITION	EP2532841
OPPOSITION	EP2532858
OPPOSITION	US6223616
OPPOSITION	US7828682
SEARCH	EP2532841
SEARCH	WO2014047040

Dossier Documents

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May 10, 2022
Refund of fees
Appeal
May 6, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
OPPO
Apr 29, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Apr 29, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Apr 29, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Apr 29, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Apr 29, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Apr 29, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Apr 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 28, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Appeal
Apr 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Apr 28, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
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Apr 26, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Apr 26, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Mar 15, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Appeal
Mar 15, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
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Mar 15, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
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Feb 15, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Feb 15, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Feb 15, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Oct 15, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Oct 15, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Oct 15, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Oct 15, 2021
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
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Oct 12, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Sep 3, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
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Feb 19, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Feb 8, 2021
Authorisation
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Feb 8, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
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Jan 18, 2021
Indication of deficiencies in a request for entry of a change in personal particulars and invitation to correct them
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Dec 18, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Dec 18, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Dec 18, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
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Nov 27, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
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Nov 6, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 6, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 2, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Nov 2, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Nov 2, 2020
Reply to appeal
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Jun 22, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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Jun 22, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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Jun 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Jun 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Jun 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Jun 1, 2020
Claims
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Jun 1, 2020
Claims
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Jun 1, 2020
Claims
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Jun 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 1, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Mar 30, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Mar 30, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Mar 30, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Mar 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 24, 2020
Notice of appeal
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Mar 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Feb 25, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
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Jan 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jan 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 20, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Jan 20, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Jan 20, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Jan 20, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Jan 15, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jan 15, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jan 15, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jan 15, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Jan 15, 2020
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Jan 15, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Jan 15, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Jan 15, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Jan 15, 2020
Means of redress
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Jan 15, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Jan 15, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jan 15, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Jan 15, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Jan 15, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Dec 9, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Nov 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 15, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Oct 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Oct 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Oct 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Oct 9, 2019
Claims
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Oct 9, 2019
Claims
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Oct 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 9, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Oct 9, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Mar 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 14, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Mar 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 6, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Mar 6, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Mar 6, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Mar 6, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 6, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 6, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Feb 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 15, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Feb 15, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 15, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 7, 2018
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
OPPO
Nov 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 7, 2018
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
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Oct 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 29, 2018
Observations by third parties
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Sep 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 17, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Sep 17, 2018
Claims
OPPO
Sep 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 17, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Aug 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 23, 2018
Communication of termination of the opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 16, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings for one opponent (further opponents present)
OPPO
May 28, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
May 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 17, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
OPPO
May 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 15, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
May 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 7, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
May 7, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
May 7, 2018
Important information concerning EPO Form 1010
OPPO
May 7, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
May 7, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
May 7, 2018
Noting of loss of rights (opposition deemed not to have been filed)
OPPO
Apr 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 23, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Apr 23, 2018
Non-scannable object
OPPO
Apr 23, 2018
Non-scannable object
OPPO
Apr 23, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 20, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Apr 13, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 12, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Apr 12, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Apr 12, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Apr 12, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Apr 12, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Apr 12, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 12, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 12, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 13, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jun 16, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
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Jun 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 1, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Jun 1, 2017
French translation of claims
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Jun 1, 2017
German translation of the claims
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Jun 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 4, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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May 4, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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May 4, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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May 4, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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May 4, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Mar 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Mar 8, 2017
Amended description with annotations
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Mar 8, 2017
Claims
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Mar 8, 2017
Description
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Mar 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 8, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Feb 21, 2017
Annex to the communication
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Feb 21, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
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Dec 1, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 1, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 1, 2016
Matter concerning the application
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Dec 1, 2016
Matter concerning the application
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Dec 1, 2016
Matter concerning the application
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Dec 1, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Sep 21, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Sep 16, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Sep 15, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Jul 22, 2016
Annex to the communication
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Jul 22, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
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May 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 27, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
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May 17, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 17, 2016
Amended description with annotations
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May 17, 2016
Amended description with annotations
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May 17, 2016
Claims
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May 17, 2016
Description
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May 17, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 17, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Feb 22, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
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Jan 4, 2016
Annex to the communication
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Jan 4, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
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Nov 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 23, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 23, 2015
Amended description with annotations
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Nov 23, 2015
Claims
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Nov 23, 2015
Description
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Nov 23, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 23, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Jul 13, 2015
Annex to the communication
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Jul 13, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
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Jul 3, 2015
Examination started
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Jun 10, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Jun 10, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
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Jun 10, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Jun 10, 2015
Amended description with annotations
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Jun 10, 2015
Amendments received before examination
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Jun 10, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Jun 10, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
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Jun 10, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
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Dec 15, 2014
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
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Nov 12, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Sep 2, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Sep 2, 2014
European search opinion
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Sep 2, 2014
European search report
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Aug 21, 2014
Search started
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May 14, 2014
Refund of fees
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May 2, 2014
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
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Apr 17, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Apr 11, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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Apr 11, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Apr 11, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Apr 11, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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Feb 17, 2014
Abstract
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Feb 17, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
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Feb 17, 2014
Claims
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Feb 17, 2014
Description
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Feb 17, 2014
Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Feb 17, 2014
Designation of inventor
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Feb 17, 2014
Drawings
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Feb 17, 2014
Request for grant of a European patent
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