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The patent EP2994724 was granted to Kamstrup on May 28, 2025. The application was filed on May 7, 2014 under application number EP14724995A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2994724

KAMSTRUP

Application Number: EP14724995A
Filing Date: May 7, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 25, 2025
Publication Date: May 28, 2025
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
APATOR MIITORS APS	Apr 5, 2018	PATENTGRUPPEN	ADMISSIBLE
ISTA	Apr 5, 2018	COHAUSZ HANNIG BORKOWSKI WISSGOTT	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (15) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	DE102010011272
DESCRIPTION	EP1975583
DESCRIPTION	EP2000788
DESCRIPTION	US4245501
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE102007014810
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE102010011272
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP2000788
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US4245501
OPPOSITION	DE102007014810
OPPOSITION	DE102010011272
OPPOSITION	DE102011054830
OPPOSITION	EP1975583
OPPOSITION	EP2000788
OPPOSITION	US2013031988
OPPOSITION	US4245501

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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May 2, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
May 2, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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May 2, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Apr 17, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 17, 2025
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Apr 17, 2025
French translation of claims
OPPO
Apr 17, 2025
German translation of the claims
OPPO
Apr 17, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 24, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Feb 24, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Feb 24, 2025
Communication with request to file translations
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Feb 19, 2025
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Dec 28, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Dec 27, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Dec 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 21, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Dec 21, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Dec 21, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Dec 21, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Dec 21, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Dec 21, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Dec 21, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Dec 21, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Dec 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 21, 2023
Means of redress
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Dec 21, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Dec 21, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Dec 21, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Dec 21, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Dec 21, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Dec 21, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Dec 21, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Dec 21, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Dec 21, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Dec 21, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Dec 5, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Dec 1, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 1, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 30, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 30, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 30, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Nov 30, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Nov 30, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Nov 30, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Nov 20, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 20, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 17, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 17, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 17, 2023
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
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Oct 9, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 9, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 5, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 5, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 5, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 5, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 5, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 5, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 5, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 5, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Oct 5, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Oct 5, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Oct 5, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Oct 5, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Oct 5, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
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Oct 5, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
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Oct 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 5, 2023
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 5, 2023
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 5, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Sep 29, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 29, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 26, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 26, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 26, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 22, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 22, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 15, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jul 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 9, 2023
Advice of delivery
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May 31, 2023
Advice of delivery
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May 30, 2023
Advice of delivery
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May 26, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
May 26, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
May 26, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
May 26, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
May 26, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
May 26, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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May 26, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
May 26, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
May 26, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Mar 16, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Appeal
Mar 16, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Mar 16, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Mar 16, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Mar 10, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Mar 10, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Mar 10, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Mar 10, 2023
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Appeal
Feb 2, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Feb 2, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Feb 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Feb 1, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Feb 1, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
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Feb 1, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Feb 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Feb 1, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Feb 1, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Appeal
Dec 21, 2021
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Appeal
Dec 21, 2021
F3004 Communication of the Registry
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Dec 21, 2021
F3004 Communication of the Registry
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Dec 6, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Dec 6, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Dec 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 1, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Nov 12, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Appeal
Nov 12, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Nov 12, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Nov 12, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Nov 12, 2021
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Appeal
Mar 3, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
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Dec 8, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Dec 8, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Dec 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
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Dec 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Appeal
Dec 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
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Dec 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Appeal
Dec 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
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Dec 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Appeal
Dec 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 3, 2020
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Aug 4, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Aug 4, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jul 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jul 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Appeal
Jul 24, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Jul 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jul 24, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
May 18, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
May 18, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
May 18, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Apr 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Apr 28, 2020
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Mar 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 16, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Mar 16, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Mar 16, 2020
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 16, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Mar 16, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 16, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Mar 16, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Mar 16, 2020
Means of redress
OPPO
Mar 16, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Mar 16, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Mar 16, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Mar 16, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 16, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 16, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 27, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Nov 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Nov 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Nov 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Nov 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Nov 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Nov 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Nov 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Nov 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Nov 27, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Nov 27, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 26, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 26, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 26, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 26, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 26, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Nov 26, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Nov 26, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Nov 26, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Nov 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 26, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Nov 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 4, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 31, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 8, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
OPPO
Oct 8, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Sep 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 30, 2019
Authorisation
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Sep 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 30, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
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Jul 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jul 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jul 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jun 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jun 19, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 19, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 19, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 19, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 19, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 4, 2018
Submission concerning representation
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Sep 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 30, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 30, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Aug 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 30, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Apr 20, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Apr 20, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Apr 20, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Apr 11, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Apr 10, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Apr 10, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Apr 10, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
OPPO
Apr 10, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 10, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Apr 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Apr 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Apr 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Apr 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Apr 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Apr 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Apr 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Apr 5, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 6, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jun 9, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Mar 28, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Mar 28, 2017
Information about intention to grant a patent
Search/Exam
Mar 28, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Mar 28, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Mar 28, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Mar 22, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Search/Exam
Mar 22, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Search/Exam
Feb 9, 2017
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Search/Exam
Feb 2, 2017
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Search/Exam
Jan 30, 2017
Observations by third parties
Search/Exam
Jan 30, 2017
Patent document filed by a Third party
Search/Exam
Jan 30, 2017
Patent document filed by a Third party
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 23, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2016
Description
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2016
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2016
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2016
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Search/Exam
Sep 29, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Sep 29, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Sep 29, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Sep 29, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Sep 29, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Aug 26, 2016
Examination started
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Aug 1, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Feb 17, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Jan 26, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Dec 15, 2015
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Dec 11, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Dec 11, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Dec 8, 2015
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Search/Exam
Nov 24, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 24, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Nov 24, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 24, 2015
Amendments received before examination
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Nov 24, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
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Sep 18, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Apr 22, 2015
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Apr 22, 2015
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Apr 22, 2015
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Apr 22, 2015
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Apr 8, 2015
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Mar 23, 2015
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
PCT2
Mar 13, 2015
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Mar 4, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Mar 4, 2015
PCT demand form
PCT2
Mar 4, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
PCT2
Mar 4, 2015
Reply to International Search Opinion
PCT2
Mar 4, 2015
Submission concerning representation
PCT2
Dec 2, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Nov 13, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Nov 13, 2014
Published international application - A1
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Aug 5, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Aug 5, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Aug 5, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Jun 30, 2014
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA
May 7, 2014
Abstract
PCTISA
May 7, 2014
Claims
PCTISA
May 7, 2014
Description
PCTISA
May 7, 2014
Drawings
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