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Phosphorescent Oled And Hole Transporting Materials For Phosphorescent Oleds - EP2933852

The patent EP2933852 was granted to Novaled on Sep 6, 2023. The application was originally filed on Apr 17, 2014 under application number EP14165200A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2933852

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Application Number: EP14165200A
Filing Date: Apr 17, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 4, 2023
Publication Date: Sep 6, 2023
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Patent Citations (22) New

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Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	WO2013EP71742
DESCRIPTION	EP0687668
DESCRIPTION	JPH0394260
DESCRIPTION	US2012223296
DESCRIPTION	WO03070822
DESCRIPTION	WO2005086251
DESCRIPTION	WO2011134458
DESCRIPTION	WO2013079217
DESCRIPTION	WO2014037512
OPPOSITION	CN101088992
OPPOSITION	JP3824385B
OPPOSITION	KR20110100877
OPPOSITION	KR20110111095
OPPOSITION	US2008124573
OPPOSITION	US2012217492
OPPOSITION	US2014361269
OPPOSITION	US2015187850
OPPOSITION	WO0193642
OPPOSITION	WO2016078738
SEARCH	EP0687668
SEARCH	US2008124573
SEARCH	WO2013182046

Dossier Documents

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Aug 10, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Aug 10, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Aug 4, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Jul 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 27, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
OPPO
Jul 27, 2023
French translation of claims
OPPO
Jul 27, 2023
German translation of the claims
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Jul 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 23, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
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Jun 23, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Jun 23, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
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Jun 14, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Jun 14, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
May 23, 2023
Advice of delivery
Appeal
May 19, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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May 18, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
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May 18, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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May 18, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Mar 24, 2023
Amended description with annotations
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Mar 24, 2023
Amended description with annotations
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Mar 24, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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Mar 24, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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Mar 24, 2023
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
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Mar 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 24, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 23, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Feb 21, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Dec 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Nov 28, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Nov 28, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Nov 11, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Oct 28, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Sep 1, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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May 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 30, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Apr 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Apr 11, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Apr 6, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Apr 5, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
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Apr 28, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Apr 28, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Apr 23, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
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Apr 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 20, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Apr 20, 2020
Reply to appeal
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Apr 20, 2020
Reply to appeal
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Dec 19, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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Dec 19, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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Dec 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 13, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
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Dec 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 13, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Dec 13, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Dec 13, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Dec 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 12, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
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Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
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Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
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Dec 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Dec 12, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Dec 12, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Oct 22, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Oct 22, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Oct 22, 2019
Refund of fees
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Oct 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 17, 2019
Notice of appeal
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Oct 15, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Oct 15, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Oct 15, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Oct 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 10, 2019
Notice of appeal
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Oct 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 8, 2019
Notice of appeal
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Aug 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Aug 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Aug 12, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Aug 12, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Aug 12, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Aug 12, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Aug 12, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Aug 12, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Aug 12, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Aug 12, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Aug 12, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Aug 12, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Aug 12, 2019
Means of redress
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Aug 12, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Aug 12, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Aug 12, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Aug 12, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Aug 12, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Aug 12, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jun 6, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Jun 3, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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May 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
May 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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May 20, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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May 20, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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May 20, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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May 20, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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May 20, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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May 20, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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May 9, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Apr 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 5, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 5, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 5, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 5, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 2, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 14, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 9, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 5, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Oct 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Oct 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Oct 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Oct 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 16, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Oct 16, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Oct 16, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
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Oct 16, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Oct 16, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 28, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Aug 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 22, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Aug 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 22, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Jul 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jul 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jul 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jul 5, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 5, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 5, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Jul 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jul 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jul 5, 2018
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Jul 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jul 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jul 5, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Mar 5, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Mar 5, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Feb 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 23, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Feb 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 23, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 15, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Feb 15, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Feb 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 15, 2018
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Feb 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 15, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Feb 15, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Feb 15, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Feb 15, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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May 18, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
May 11, 2017
Submission concerning representation
OPPO
Apr 21, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
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Mar 13, 2017
Brief communication to applicant/representative
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Mar 9, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Mar 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 1, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Mar 1, 2017
German translation of the claims
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Mar 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 23, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Feb 23, 2017
French translation of claims
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Feb 23, 2017
German translation of the claims
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Feb 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 2, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Nov 2, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Nov 2, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Nov 2, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Nov 2, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Oct 18, 2016
Examination started
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Apr 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 13, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 13, 2016
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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Oct 26, 2015
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
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Sep 23, 2015
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Apr 20, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
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Sep 24, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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Sep 18, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 18, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 18, 2014
Letter concerning the inventor
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Sep 15, 2014
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
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Sep 4, 2014
Letter which had not been notified
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Aug 6, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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Aug 6, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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Aug 6, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
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Jul 21, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 21, 2014
Designation of inventor
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Jul 21, 2014
Designation of inventor
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Jul 21, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 21, 2014
Submission concerning representation
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Jul 11, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Jul 11, 2014
European search opinion
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Jul 11, 2014
European search report
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Jul 7, 2014
Modified abstract
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Jul 3, 2014
Search started
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May 7, 2014
Deficiency in designation of inventor
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Apr 17, 2014
Abstract
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Apr 17, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
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Apr 17, 2014
Claims
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Apr 17, 2014
Description
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Apr 17, 2014
Drawings
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Apr 17, 2014
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