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Selective Laser Solidification Apparatus And Method - EP2956262

The patent EP2956262 was granted to Renishaw on Apr 4, 2018. The application was filed on Feb 13, 2014 under application number EP14705397A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2956262

RENISHAW

Application Number: EP14705397A
Filing Date: Feb 13, 2014
Status: Opposition Rejected; Sep 3, 2021
Publication Date: Apr 4, 2018
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
CONCEPT LASER	Jan 4, 2019	HAFNER & KOHL PARTMBB	ADMISSIBLE
SLM SOLUTIONS GROUP	Jan 4, 2019	SCHICKER	WITHDRAWN

Patent Citations (32) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE102004031881
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US8034279
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO9208592
OPPOSITION	DE10112591
OPPOSITION	DE102004031881
OPPOSITION	DE102010052206
OPPOSITION	EP0416852
OPPOSITION	EP0617657
OPPOSITION	EP1234625
OPPOSITION	EP1583626
OPPOSITION	EP1839781
OPPOSITION	EP2431113
OPPOSITION	EP2492084
OPPOSITION	EP2956262
OPPOSITION	GB2046801
OPPOSITION	JPS62151091U
OPPOSITION	US2002015654
OPPOSITION	US2005142024
OPPOSITION	US2006192322
OPPOSITION	US5017317
OPPOSITION	US5155324
OPPOSITION	US6694207
OPPOSITION	US8034279
OPPOSITION	WO0030789
OPPOSITION	WO03039844
OPPOSITION	WO2006024373
OPPOSITION	WO2008116518
OPPOSITION	WO2009156316
OPPOSITION	WO2014125280
OPPOSITION	WO8802677
OPPOSITION	WO9208592
OPPOSITION	WO9824574

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 3, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
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Sep 3, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Aug 31, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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May 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 20, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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May 20, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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May 20, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
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May 20, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
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May 20, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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May 20, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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May 20, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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May 20, 2021
Means of redress
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May 20, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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May 20, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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May 20, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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May 20, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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May 20, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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May 20, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 20, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Mar 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 5, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Mar 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 034
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Mar 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 4, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Feb 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 22, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Jan 20, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jan 20, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jan 13, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Jan 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 4, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Aug 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Aug 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jul 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jul 28, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 28, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 28, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jul 28, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Jul 28, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 28, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 22, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jun 11, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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May 29, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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May 29, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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May 26, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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May 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 11, 2020
Withdrawal of an opposition
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Apr 23, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Apr 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Apr 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Apr 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Apr 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 9, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Apr 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 9, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Apr 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 2, 2020
Communication of amended entries
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Mar 24, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
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Nov 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Nov 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Nov 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Nov 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Nov 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Oct 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Oct 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 28, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Oct 28, 2019
Communication of amended entries
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Oct 28, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Oct 28, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Oct 28, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Oct 28, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Oct 15, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
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May 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 21, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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May 21, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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May 21, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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May 21, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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May 21, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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May 21, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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May 21, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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May 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 21, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Jan 23, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Jan 23, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Jan 23, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Jan 11, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Jan 11, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Jan 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Jan 4, 2019
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
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Citation in opposition procedure - 026
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
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Citation in opposition procedure - 028
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Jan 4, 2019
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 031
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 032
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Jan 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 033
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Jan 4, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Jan 4, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Jan 4, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Jan 4, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Jan 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 16, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Mar 21, 2018
Refund of fees
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Mar 8, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
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Feb 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 15, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Feb 15, 2018
French translation of claims
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Feb 15, 2018
German translation of the claims
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Nov 13, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Nov 13, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Nov 13, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Nov 13, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Nov 13, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Oct 19, 2017
Examination started
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Mar 22, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Mar 21, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
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Mar 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 16, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Mar 15, 2017
Refund of fees
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Mar 15, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
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May 3, 2016
Decision to allow further processing
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Apr 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 14, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Apr 14, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Apr 14, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Apr 14, 2016
Amended description with annotations
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Apr 14, 2016
Amendments received before examination
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Apr 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 16, 2016
Refund of fees
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Nov 25, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Sep 25, 2015
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Sep 18, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Sep 18, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Sep 18, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Sep 1, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Aug 4, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 4, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
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Jun 26, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
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Oct 16, 2014
Copy of the international search report
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Oct 16, 2014
International publication of the international search report
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Sep 9, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Sep 9, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Sep 9, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Aug 27, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Aug 27, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Aug 27, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
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Aug 21, 2014
Published international application - A2
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Feb 21, 2014
Abstract
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Feb 21, 2014
Claims
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Feb 21, 2014
Description
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Feb 21, 2014
Drawings
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