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Wall Or Ceiling Cladding - EP2960585

The patent EP2960585 was granted to Bhler on Aug 31, 2022. The application was filed on Mar 21, 2014 under application number EP15177566A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2960585

BHLER

Application Number: EP15177566A
Filing Date: Mar 21, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 29, 2022
Publication Date: Aug 31, 2022
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
KERMI	Jan 29, 2019	PATENTANWALTE BRESSEL UND PARTNER MBB	-

Patent Citations (19) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	DE1912396
DESCRIPTION	DE202010008798U
DESCRIPTION	DE202010010566U
DESCRIPTION	DE3919143
DESCRIPTION	EP2006608
DESCRIPTION	US6283382
OPPOSITION	DE102006037484
OPPOSITION	DE102008020422
OPPOSITION	DE1922977
OPPOSITION	EP0902241
OPPOSITION	EP0955503
OPPOSITION	GB2262548
OPPOSITION	NL9002091
SEARCH	DE102008020422
SEARCH	DE19803114
SEARCH	DE202010016878U
SEARCH	DE3919143
SEARCH	US2008264602
SEARCH	WO2011033324

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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Aug 4, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Aug 4, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Jul 29, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Jul 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 21, 2022
English translation of the claims
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Jul 21, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Jul 21, 2022
French translation of claims
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Jul 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 23, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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May 23, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
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May 11, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Mar 18, 2022
Refund of fees
Appeal
Mar 15, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Mar 15, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Mar 10, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
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Mar 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Mar 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Mar 9, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
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Feb 2, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
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Feb 2, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
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Jan 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 28, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Jan 13, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Jan 13, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Jan 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 10, 2022
Declaration for the purpose of the reduction of the fee for appeal
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Jan 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 5, 2022
Declaration of eligibility for a reduction of fees
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Jan 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 31, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 31, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 31, 2021
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Nov 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Nov 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Nov 11, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Nov 11, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Nov 11, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Nov 11, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Nov 11, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Nov 11, 2021
Means of redress
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Nov 11, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Nov 11, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Nov 11, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Nov 11, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Nov 11, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Nov 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Nov 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jun 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 9, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
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Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
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Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
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Jun 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
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Jun 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 4, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 4, 2021
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 23, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Apr 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 16, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Apr 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 7, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 11, 2021
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
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Jul 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jul 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jul 8, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 8, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 8, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Jul 8, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 8, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 8, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 29, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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May 29, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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May 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 28, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Apr 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 16, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 14, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 12, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Nov 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Nov 21, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Nov 21, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 21, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 21, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 10, 2019
Submission concerning representation
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Aug 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 19, 2019
Submission concerning representation
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Aug 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 15, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Aug 15, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jul 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 11, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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May 13, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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May 7, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Mar 1, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Mar 1, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Feb 1, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jan 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 29, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Jan 29, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Jan 29, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 29, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 29, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 29, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 29, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 29, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 29, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 30, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
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Mar 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 27, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Feb 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 14, 2018
English translation of the claims
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Feb 14, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Feb 14, 2018
French translation of claims
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Oct 9, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Oct 9, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Oct 9, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Oct 9, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Oct 9, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Sep 7, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Sep 2, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Mar 27, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
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Feb 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 15, 2017
Amended description with annotations
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Feb 15, 2017
Claims
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Feb 15, 2017
Description
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Feb 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 15, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Oct 12, 2016
Annex to the communication
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Oct 12, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
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Oct 4, 2016
Examination started
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Jun 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 29, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Jun 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Jun 29, 2016
Amendments received before examination
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Jun 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 24, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
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Jan 7, 2016
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
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Dec 2, 2015
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Dec 2, 2015
Refund of fees
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Nov 11, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Nov 11, 2015
European search opinion
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Nov 11, 2015
European search report
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Oct 29, 2015
Search started
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Aug 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 18, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 20, 2015
Abstract
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Jul 20, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
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Jul 20, 2015
Claims
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Jul 20, 2015
Description
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Jul 20, 2015
Designation of inventor
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Jul 20, 2015
Drawings
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Jul 20, 2015
Request for grant of a European patent
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Apr 19, 2014
Priority document
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