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The patent EP2895021 was granted to Falke on Mar 31, 2021. The application was filed on Sep 12, 2013 under application number EP13762120A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2895021

FALKE

Application Number: EP13762120A
Filing Date: Sep 12, 2013
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 26, 2021
Publication Date: Mar 31, 2021
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
GUTEZEICHENGEMEINSCHAFT MEDIZINISCHE KOMPRESSIONSSTRUMPFE EV	Apr 18, 2018	CHARRIER RAPP & LIEBAU	-

Patent Citations (28) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2008295230
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2009133181
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2010050313
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2010256717
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2011302686
OPPOSITION	AT11230U
OPPOSITION	AT193541B
OPPOSITION	DE102008021998
OPPOSITION	DE102009050031
OPPOSITION	DE1842303U
OPPOSITION	DE19940018
OPPOSITION	DE69800726T
OPPOSITION	EP0919145
OPPOSITION	EP1074652
OPPOSITION	EP1241286
OPPOSITION	FR2115802
OPPOSITION	GB2029468
OPPOSITION	US2008295216
OPPOSITION	US2008295230
OPPOSITION	US2009133181
OPPOSITION	US2010050313
OPPOSITION	US2010256717
OPPOSITION	US3013420
OPPOSITION	US3159990
OPPOSITION	US6673421
OPPOSITION	US7434423
OPPOSITION	WO2012114209
OPPOSITION	WO2013053370

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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Mar 4, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Mar 4, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Feb 26, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Feb 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 3, 2021
English translation of the claims
OPPO
Feb 3, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Feb 3, 2021
French translation of claims
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Nov 5, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Nov 5, 2020
Communication with request to file translations
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Oct 27, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Jul 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jul 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jul 15, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 15, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 15, 2020
Annex to a communication
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Jul 15, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jul 15, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Jul 15, 2020
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Jul 15, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Jul 15, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Jul 15, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Jul 15, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Jul 15, 2020
Means of redress
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Jul 15, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Jul 15, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Jul 15, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Jul 15, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 11, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Aug 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 2, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Aug 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Aug 2, 2019
Claims
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Aug 2, 2019
Description
OPPO
Aug 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 2, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Aug 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 1, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Aug 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 1, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Aug 1, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 10, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Mar 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Mar 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Feb 20, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Feb 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Feb 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Feb 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Feb 14, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Feb 14, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Feb 14, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 14, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Oct 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 10, 2018
Claims
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Oct 10, 2018
Claims
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Oct 10, 2018
Claims
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Oct 10, 2018
Claims
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Oct 10, 2018
Description
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Oct 10, 2018
Description
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Oct 10, 2018
Description
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Oct 10, 2018
Description
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Oct 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 10, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 10, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Aug 22, 2018
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Aug 3, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
OPPO
Jun 1, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jun 1, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
May 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 30, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Apr 30, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Apr 30, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Apr 30, 2018
Non-scannable object
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Apr 30, 2018
Non-scannable object
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Apr 30, 2018
Non-scannable object
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Apr 30, 2018
Non-scannable object
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Apr 30, 2018
Non-scannable object
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Apr 30, 2018
Non-scannable object
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Apr 30, 2018
Non-scannable object
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Apr 30, 2018
Non-scannable object
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Apr 26, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Apr 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 18, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 18, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Apr 18, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Apr 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 18, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jul 27, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jun 29, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jun 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 13, 2017
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jun 13, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jun 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Feb 20, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Feb 20, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Feb 20, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Feb 20, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Feb 20, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Sep 26, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 26, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Sep 26, 2016
Description
Search/Exam
Sep 26, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Sep 26, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
May 20, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
May 20, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Feb 9, 2016
Examination started
Search/Exam
Nov 4, 2015
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Search/Exam
Aug 21, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Aug 14, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 14, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 14, 2015
Letter concerning the inventor
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Jul 6, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Jun 24, 2015
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Jun 24, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Jun 18, 2015
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
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Jun 1, 2015
Letter which had not been notified
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Apr 24, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Apr 24, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Apr 24, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Apr 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 10, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Apr 10, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Apr 10, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Apr 10, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Apr 10, 2015
Amendments received before examination
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Apr 10, 2015
Priority search results
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Apr 10, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
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Mar 31, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Jan 23, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Apr 9, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Mar 20, 2014
Copy of the international search report
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Mar 20, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Mar 20, 2014
Published international application - A1
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Dec 10, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Dec 10, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Dec 10, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Sep 12, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Sep 12, 2013
Abstract
PCTRO
Sep 12, 2013
Claims
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Sep 12, 2013
Description
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Sep 12, 2013
Drawings
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