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Aerosol Inhalation Device - EP2890437

The patent EP2890437 was granted to Chiesi Farmaceutici on Dec 18, 2019. The application was filed on Aug 23, 2013 under application number EP13759992A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2890437

CHIESI FARMACEUTICI

Application Number: EP13759992A
Filing Date: Aug 23, 2013
Status: Revoked; May 27, 2022
Publication Date: Dec 18, 2019
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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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
BECK GREENER	Sep 18, 2020	ELKINGTON AND FIFE	ADMISSIBLE
WERRTA DUSEN UND ZERSTAUBUNGSTECHNIK	Sep 18, 2020	KEHL	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (32) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
EXAMINATION	GB2415388
EXAMINATION	US2005274378
EXAMINATION	US2007251950
EXAMINATION	US2011155129
EXAMINATION	US5682875
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0132352
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	GB1219090
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2012085345
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US3361306
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US5435297
OPPOSITION	EP0132352
OPPOSITION	EP1321159
OPPOSITION	GB1219090
OPPOSITION	GB2312379
OPPOSITION	GB2415388
OPPOSITION	US2003015191
OPPOSITION	US2005274378
OPPOSITION	US2006118107
OPPOSITION	US2007175469
OPPOSITION	US2007251950
OPPOSITION	US2010218760
OPPOSITION	US2011061646
OPPOSITION	US2011155129
OPPOSITION	US2012085345
OPPOSITION	US3361306
OPPOSITION	US5069204
OPPOSITION	US5435297
OPPOSITION	US5682875
OPPOSITION	WO2004091704
OPPOSITION	WO2008017575
OPPOSITION	WO2011095762
OPPOSITION	WO9427663

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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May 27, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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May 27, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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May 27, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
OPPO
May 23, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
OPPO
Feb 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 15, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Feb 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Feb 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Feb 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 11, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Feb 11, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Feb 11, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
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Feb 11, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
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Feb 11, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
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Feb 11, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Feb 11, 2022
Means of redress
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Feb 11, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Feb 11, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Feb 11, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Feb 11, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 11, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Feb 11, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Feb 11, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Feb 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Feb 11, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Dec 3, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Nov 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 9, 2021
Communication of amended entries
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Nov 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 3, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Nov 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 2, 2021
Authorisation
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Nov 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 2, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 2, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 2, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Oct 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
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Oct 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
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Oct 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
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Oct 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
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Oct 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
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Oct 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
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Oct 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
OPPO
Oct 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 20, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 1, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
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Sep 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
OPPO
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
OPPO
Sep 30, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
OPPO
Sep 30, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Sep 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 30, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 30, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 25, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
OPPO
May 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 21, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
May 21, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
May 21, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
May 21, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
May 21, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
May 21, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
May 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 21, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Feb 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 29, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 8, 2020
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
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Oct 8, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Oct 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 6, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
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Oct 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 2, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
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Sep 30, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Sep 30, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Sep 30, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Sep 24, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Sep 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Sep 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Sep 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Sep 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Sep 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Sep 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Sep 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Sep 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Sep 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Sep 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Sep 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Sep 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Sep 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Sep 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Sep 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Sep 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Sep 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Sep 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
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Sep 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
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Sep 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
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Sep 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
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Sep 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
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Sep 18, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
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Sep 18, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Sep 18, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Sep 18, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Sep 18, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Jun 3, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Search/Exam
Jan 2, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Nov 21, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
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Nov 6, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Nov 6, 2019
Information about intention to grant a patent
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Nov 6, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Nov 6, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Nov 6, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Oct 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 8, 2019
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Oct 8, 2019
Amended description with annotations
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Oct 8, 2019
Claims
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Oct 8, 2019
French translation of claims
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Oct 8, 2019
German translation of the claims
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Oct 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 8, 2019
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
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Jun 5, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Jun 5, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Jun 5, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Jun 5, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Jun 5, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Nov 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 29, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 29, 2018
Claims
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Nov 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Nov 29, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Sep 25, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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Sep 20, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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May 24, 2018
Annex to the communication
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May 24, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
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Nov 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 29, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 29, 2017
Claims
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Nov 29, 2017
Description
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Nov 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 29, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Jul 20, 2017
Annex to the communication
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Jul 20, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
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Jul 11, 2017
Examination started
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Apr 26, 2017
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
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Nov 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 2, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Nov 2, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 2, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Nov 2, 2015
Amended description with annotations
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Nov 2, 2015
Amendments received before examination
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Nov 2, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 10, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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May 13, 2015
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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May 11, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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May 11, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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May 11, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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May 6, 2015
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Mar 26, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 26, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Mar 26, 2015
Amended description with annotations
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Mar 26, 2015
Amendments received before examination
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Mar 26, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
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Mar 17, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Jan 9, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
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Mar 26, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Mar 6, 2014
Copy of the international search report
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Mar 6, 2014
Published international application - A1
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Nov 6, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Nov 6, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Nov 6, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Aug 23, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Aug 23, 2013
Abstract
PCTRO
Aug 23, 2013
Claims
PCTRO
Aug 23, 2013
Description
PCTRO
Aug 23, 2013
Drawings
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Aug 23, 2013
Priority document (RO-procedure)
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