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Propylene-Ethylene Random Copolymer - EP2898017

The patent EP2898017 was granted to Ineos Europe on Mar 4, 2020. The application was originally filed on Sep 17, 2013 under application number EP13762854A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2898017

INEOS EUROPE

Application Number: EP13762854A
Filing Date: Sep 17, 2013
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 31, 2020
Publication Date: Mar 4, 2020
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions (3)

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
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TOTAL RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY FELUY	Dec 23, 2017	GARCIA MARTIN	ADMISSIBLE
BASELL POLIOLEFINE ITALIA	Dec 22, 2017	COLUCCI	ADMISSIBLE
BOREALIS	Dec 21, 2017	LUX	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (13) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2006082144
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2010100098
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2012126759
OPPOSITION	EP2527594
OPPOSITION	EP2578628
OPPOSITION	EP2686282
OPPOSITION	US4988656
OPPOSITION	WO03106523
OPPOSITION	WO2005090467
OPPOSITION	WO2007122239
OPPOSITION	WO2010100098
OPPOSITION	WO2012126759
OPPOSITION	WO2013050507

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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Feb 6, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Feb 6, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Feb 6, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Feb 6, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jan 31, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Jan 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 14, 2020
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 14, 2020
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
OPPO
Jan 14, 2020
French translation of claims
OPPO
Jan 14, 2020
German translation of the claims
OPPO
Nov 12, 2019
Communication of bibliographic data
OPPO
Nov 12, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
OPPO
Nov 12, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
OPPO
Nov 12, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
OPPO
Nov 12, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
OPPO
Oct 31, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Oct 30, 2019
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Oct 29, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Oct 29, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Oct 29, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Oct 29, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Sep 26, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Sep 26, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Sep 26, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Sep 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 23, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Sep 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Sep 23, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Sep 20, 2019
Refund of fees
Appeal
Sep 16, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Sep 16, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Sep 16, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Sep 9, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Aug 19, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Aug 19, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Aug 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Aug 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Aug 13, 2019
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Aug 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Aug 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Aug 8, 2019
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Jul 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jun 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jun 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jun 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jun 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jun 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jun 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jun 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jun 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jun 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jun 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jun 14, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 14, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Jun 14, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Jun 14, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Jun 14, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Jun 14, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Jun 14, 2019
Means of redress
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Jun 14, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jun 14, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jun 14, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Jun 14, 2019
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
OPPO
Jun 14, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Jun 14, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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May 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 8, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
May 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 3, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 25, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 16, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Apr 16, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Apr 16, 2019
Claims
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Apr 16, 2019
Claims
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Apr 16, 2019
Claims
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Apr 16, 2019
Claims
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Apr 16, 2019
Claims
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Apr 16, 2019
Claims
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Apr 16, 2019
Claims
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Apr 16, 2019
Claims
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Apr 16, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Apr 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 16, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 16, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Mar 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Mar 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Mar 8, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Mar 8, 2019
Claims
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Mar 8, 2019
Claims
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Mar 8, 2019
Claims
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Mar 8, 2019
Claims
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Mar 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 8, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 8, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Mar 8, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 8, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Mar 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 7, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Mar 4, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Mar 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 2, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 28, 2018
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Nov 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 23, 2018
Request for a change of address - opponent
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Oct 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Oct 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Oct 11, 2018
Request for a change of address - opponent
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Oct 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Sep 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Sep 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Sep 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Sep 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Sep 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Sep 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
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Sep 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
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Sep 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
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Sep 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
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Sep 20, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Sep 20, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 20, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 20, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 20, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 20, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 17, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
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May 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
May 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
May 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
May 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
May 22, 2018
Claims
OPPO
May 22, 2018
Claims
OPPO
May 22, 2018
Claims
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May 22, 2018
Claims
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May 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 22, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
May 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 3, 2018
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Apr 20, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
OPPO
Jan 17, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jan 17, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jan 17, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jan 17, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jan 8, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Jan 5, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Dec 23, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 23, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
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Dec 23, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 23, 2017
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Dec 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 23, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 22, 2017
Notice of opposition
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Dec 22, 2017
Notice of opposition
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Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
OPPO
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 21, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
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Dec 21, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
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Dec 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 30, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Mar 2, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Feb 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Feb 15, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Feb 15, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Feb 15, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Dec 7, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Dec 7, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Dec 7, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Dec 7, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Dec 7, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Oct 17, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Oct 17, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Apr 12, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Mar 30, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Mar 30, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Mar 22, 2016
Examination started
Search/Exam
Jul 1, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Apr 29, 2015
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Apr 24, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 21, 2015
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
Apr 8, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Mar 12, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 12, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jan 30, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Apr 14, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Mar 27, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Mar 27, 2014
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Oct 29, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Oct 29, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Oct 29, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Sep 17, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Sep 17, 2013
Abstract
PCTRO
Sep 17, 2013
Claims
PCTRO
Sep 17, 2013
Description
PCTRO
Sep 17, 2013
Priority document (RO-procedure)
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