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Hybrid Latex Emulsions And Coating Compositions Formed From Hybrid Latex Emulsions - EP2970682

The patent EP2970682 was granted to Akzo Nobel on Nov 23, 2022. The application was filed on Mar 11, 2014 under application number EP14709270A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2970682

AKZO NOBEL

Application Number: EP14709270A
Filing Date: Mar 11, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 21, 2022
Publication Date: Nov 23, 2022
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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
PPG INDUSTRIES	Jul 23, 2020	APPLEYARD LEES	ADMISSIBLE
THE SHERWIN WILLIAMS	Jul 22, 2020	VOSSIUS & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE MBB	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (17) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP2599844
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2001032568
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2012152754
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US4822828
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US6265029
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2012089747
OPPOSITION	EP2599844
OPPOSITION	JP2000080212
OPPOSITION	US2006135684
OPPOSITION	US2009035587
OPPOSITION	US4539348
OPPOSITION	US5128391
OPPOSITION	WO2008090458
OPPOSITION	WO2010097353
OPPOSITION	WO2012089657
OPPOSITION	WO2012089747
OPPOSITION	WO2014140057

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Oct 27, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Oct 27, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Oct 27, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Oct 21, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Oct 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 18, 2022
French translation of claims
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Oct 18, 2022
German translation of the claims
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Oct 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 19, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
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Jul 19, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Jul 19, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Jul 19, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
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Jul 14, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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May 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 16, 2022
Advice of delivery
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May 16, 2022
Advice of delivery
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May 16, 2022
Communication about missing advice of delivery
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May 16, 2022
Communication about missing advice of delivery
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May 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 6, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Apr 4, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Apr 4, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Apr 4, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Apr 4, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Apr 4, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Apr 4, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Apr 4, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Apr 4, 2022
Means of redress
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Apr 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Apr 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Apr 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Apr 4, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Apr 4, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Apr 4, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Apr 4, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Apr 4, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Apr 4, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Apr 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Apr 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Apr 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Apr 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Mar 15, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Mar 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Mar 7, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Mar 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 7, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 14, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Jan 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 13, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 13, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 13, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Jan 13, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Jan 13, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Jan 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 13, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 23, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Dec 17, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 17, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 17, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Nov 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 11, 2021
Document concerning representation
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Nov 11, 2021
Document concerning representation
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Nov 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 29, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Jul 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 21, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Jun 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Jun 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Jun 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Jun 17, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jun 17, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Jun 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 17, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 17, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 17, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 17, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jun 17, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jun 17, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Dec 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Dec 9, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Dec 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Dec 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 9, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 9, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 9, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Aug 7, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Aug 7, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Aug 7, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Jul 29, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Jul 28, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Jul 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 23, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Jul 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
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Jul 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Jul 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Jul 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Jul 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Jul 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Jul 23, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Jul 23, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Jul 23, 2020
Priority document
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Jul 23, 2020
Priority document
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Jul 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Jul 22, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Jul 22, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Nov 4, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Sep 26, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
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Jul 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 26, 2019
French translation of claims
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Jul 26, 2019
German translation of the claims
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Jul 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 9, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Apr 9, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Apr 9, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Apr 9, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Apr 9, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Jan 31, 2019
Examination started
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Apr 20, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Apr 20, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Apr 20, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Apr 20, 2016
Amended description with annotations
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Apr 20, 2016
Amendments received before examination
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Apr 18, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Apr 18, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Apr 18, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Apr 18, 2016
Amended description with annotations
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Apr 18, 2016
Amendments received before examination
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Apr 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 23, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Oct 23, 2015
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Oct 19, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Oct 19, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Oct 19, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Oct 19, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Oct 17, 2015
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Oct 1, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 1, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
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Sep 22, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
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Jul 22, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
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Apr 29, 2015
Annex to International preliminary examination report
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Apr 29, 2015
International preliminary examination report
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Apr 29, 2015
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
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Apr 29, 2015
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
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Apr 29, 2015
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
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Apr 14, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
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Apr 14, 2015
Reply to International Search Opinion
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Apr 10, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
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Apr 10, 2015
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
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Feb 12, 2015
Written opinion
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Feb 12, 2015
Written opinion - free text sheet
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Feb 12, 2015
Written opinion - points I-VIII
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Feb 10, 2015
Notification of election of EPO
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Jan 19, 2015
Notification of receipt of demand
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Jan 8, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 8, 2015
PCT demand form
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Jan 8, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
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Jan 8, 2015
Reply to International Search Opinion
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Oct 8, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Oct 8, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Sep 18, 2014
Copy of the international search report
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Sep 18, 2014
Published international application - A1
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Sep 18, 2014
Published international application - A1
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Mar 28, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Mar 28, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Mar 28, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
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Mar 11, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 11, 2014
Abstract
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Mar 11, 2014
Claims
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Mar 11, 2014
Description
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Mar 11, 2014
Priority document (RO-procedure)
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