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Operation Of An Inverter As A Dc/Dc-Converter - EP2863528

The patent EP2863528 was granted to Siemens on Jul 25, 2018. The application was filed on Oct 16, 2013 under application number EP13188827A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2863528

SIEMENS

Application Number: EP13188827A
Filing Date: Oct 16, 2013
Status: Revoked; Sep 10, 2021
Publication Date: Jul 25, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions (2)

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
SMA SOLAR TECHNOLOGY	Apr 25, 2019	LAHNOR	ADMISSIBLE
SEW EURODRIVE	Apr 18, 2019	-	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (15) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
OPPOSITION	DE102009007960
OPPOSITION	DE102010041253
OPPOSITION	DE102011075927
OPPOSITION	DE112006002698T
OPPOSITION	DE19742429
OPPOSITION	US2007279022
OPPOSITION	US2010034002
OPPOSITION	US5204809
OPPOSITION	US6091233
OPPOSITION	US6979980
OPPOSITION	WO2006137744
OPPOSITION	WO2008107119
OPPOSITION	WO2013049548
SEARCH	DE102010041253
SEARCH	DE102011075927

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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Sep 10, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Sep 10, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Sep 10, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
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Sep 7, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
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Jun 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 27, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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May 27, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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May 27, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
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May 27, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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May 27, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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May 27, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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May 27, 2021
Means of redress
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May 27, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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May 27, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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May 27, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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May 27, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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May 27, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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May 27, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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May 27, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 27, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 27, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 6, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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May 4, 2021
Authorisation
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May 3, 2021
Authorisation
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Feb 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 29, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jan 29, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jan 29, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Oct 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 2, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Oct 1, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 25, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Sep 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Sep 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Sep 18, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Sep 18, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Sep 18, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Sep 18, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Sep 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Sep 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Sep 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Sep 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Sep 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Aug 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Aug 25, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 25, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Aug 25, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Aug 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 11, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Aug 7, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Aug 6, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Aug 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 5, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 31, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Feb 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 20, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Feb 19, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Feb 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Feb 11, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Feb 7, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Feb 6, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Feb 6, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Feb 6, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Feb 6, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Feb 6, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 6, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 6, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 6, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 18, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Dec 17, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Sep 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 20, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Sep 17, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
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Sep 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 17, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
May 17, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
May 17, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
May 17, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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May 14, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Apr 29, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Apr 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Apr 25, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 25, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 25, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 25, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 25, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 25, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 25, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Apr 25, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Apr 25, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 25, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 25, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 25, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 25, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 25, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 25, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2019
General authorisation
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Apr 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 18, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 18, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Aug 6, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jun 28, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2018
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2018
French translation of claims
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Jun 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 6, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Apr 6, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Apr 6, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Apr 6, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Apr 6, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Mar 9, 2018
Examination started
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Jul 31, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Jul 24, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Aug 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 18, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Aug 18, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 18, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Aug 18, 2015
Amended description with annotations
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Aug 18, 2015
Amendments received before examination
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Aug 18, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 28, 2015
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
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Mar 25, 2015
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Jul 9, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Jul 9, 2014
European search opinion
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Jul 9, 2014
European search report
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Jun 26, 2014
Search started
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Dec 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
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Dec 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
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Dec 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
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Dec 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
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Oct 16, 2013
Abstract
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Oct 16, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
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Oct 16, 2013
Claims
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Oct 16, 2013
Description
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Oct 16, 2013
Designation of inventor
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Oct 16, 2013
Designation of inventor
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Oct 16, 2013
Designation of inventor
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Oct 16, 2013
Designation of inventor
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Oct 16, 2013
Drawings
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Oct 16, 2013
Request for grant of a European patent
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