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Vehicle Floor Pan Comprising Additional Armouring - EP3012571

The patent EP3012571 was granted to Krauss Maffei Wegmann on Jun 13, 2018. The application was filed on Apr 15, 2011 under application number EP15190332A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3012571

KRAUSS MAFFEI WEGMANN

Application Number: EP15190332A
Filing Date: Apr 15, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Sep 2, 2022
Publication Date: Jun 13, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions (3)

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
RHEINMETALL LANDSYSTEME	Mar 7, 2019	KOHLSTEDDE	ADMISSIBLE
RHEINMETALL LANDSYSTEME	Feb 22, 2019	HKW	ADMISSIBLE
RHEINMETALL LANDSYSTEME	Feb 22, 2019	HORN KLEIMANN WAITZHOFER SCHMID DREYER PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTG MBB	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (39) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	DE10134394
DESCRIPTION	DE19734950
EXAMINATION	US4398446
OPPOSITION	DE10045685
OPPOSITION	DE10134394
OPPOSITION	DE10250132
OPPOSITION	DE19605230
OPPOSITION	DE19643757
OPPOSITION	DE19734950
OPPOSITION	DE19950320
OPPOSITION	DE202004007765U
OPPOSITION	DE202004015490U
OPPOSITION	DE2324724
OPPOSITION	DE2730826
OPPOSITION	DE2927381
OPPOSITION	DE3730371
OPPOSITION	DE4331079
OPPOSITION	DE7801915U
OPPOSITION	DE7814554U
OPPOSITION	EP0937959
OPPOSITION	EP1182420
OPPOSITION	EP1182421
OPPOSITION	EP1564520
OPPOSITION	EP1566607
OPPOSITION	EP2040024
OPPOSITION	EP2275773
OPPOSITION	GB2390888
OPPOSITION	US1273515
OPPOSITION	US4167889
OPPOSITION	US4326445
OPPOSITION	US4398446
OPPOSITION	US5663520
OPPOSITION	US5747721
OPPOSITION	US6658984
OPPOSITION	WO03102489
OPPOSITION	WO2009004136
SEARCH	EP1564520
SEARCH	EP1566607
SEARCH	US4167889

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 31, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
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Aug 31, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Aug 26, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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May 23, 2022
Advice of delivery
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May 19, 2022
Advice of delivery
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May 17, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
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May 17, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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May 17, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
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May 17, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
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May 17, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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May 17, 2022
Means of redress
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May 17, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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May 17, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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May 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Feb 9, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Dec 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 28, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Nov 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 10, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Oct 13, 2021
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Oct 6, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Oct 6, 2021
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Aug 10, 2021
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
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Aug 10, 2021
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Aug 10, 2021
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
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Jul 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 27, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Jul 20, 2021
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Jun 4, 2021
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Jun 4, 2021
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Jun 4, 2021
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
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Mar 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 16, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Feb 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 4, 2021
Communication of amended entries
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Jan 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 5, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Jan 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 5, 2021
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
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Dec 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 4, 2020
Communication of amended entries
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Oct 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Oct 28, 2020
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Oct 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 28, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
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Sep 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Sep 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Sep 23, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Sep 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 15, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Sep 7, 2020
Indication of deficiencies in a request for entry of a change in personal particulars and invitation to correct them
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Sep 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Aug 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 27, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Aug 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 12, 2020
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Aug 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 10, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Aug 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 10, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
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Aug 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 5, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jul 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 29, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jul 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jun 26, 2020
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Jun 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
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Jun 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 26, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 26, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Feb 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Feb 25, 2020
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Feb 24, 2020
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Feb 19, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Acknowledgement of a document
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Acknowledgement of a document
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Feb 19, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Feb 19, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Feb 19, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Feb 19, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Feb 19, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Sep 6, 2019
Submission concerning representation
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Aug 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 16, 2019
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Aug 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 30, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Mar 27, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Mar 27, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Mar 27, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Mar 14, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Mar 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 7, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 7, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Mar 7, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Mar 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 7, 2019
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Mar 7, 2019
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Mar 4, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Feb 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 22, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Feb 22, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 22, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Feb 22, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Feb 22, 2019
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Feb 22, 2019
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Jun 25, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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May 17, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
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Mar 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 12, 2018
English translation of the claims
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Mar 12, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Mar 12, 2018
French translation of claims
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Mar 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 28, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Nov 28, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Nov 28, 2017
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Nov 28, 2017
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Jul 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 28, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 28, 2017
Claims
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Jul 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 28, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Jun 28, 2017
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
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May 29, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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May 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 22, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Apr 11, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
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Apr 11, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
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Jan 23, 2017
Annex to the communication
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Jan 23, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
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Jan 16, 2017
Examination started
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Oct 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 27, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Oct 27, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 27, 2016
Amendments received before examination
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Oct 27, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 2, 2016
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
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Apr 13, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
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Apr 13, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
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Apr 6, 2016
Refund of fees
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Mar 31, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Mar 31, 2016
European search opinion
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Mar 31, 2016
European search report
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Mar 31, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
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Mar 31, 2016
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Mar 11, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 11, 2016
Reply to the invitation to clarify the claims/the subject matter of the application
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Feb 18, 2016
Annex to the communication
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Feb 18, 2016
Invitation to indicate the claims to be searched
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Feb 11, 2016
Search started
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Dec 11, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Oct 19, 2015
Abstract
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Oct 19, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
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Oct 19, 2015
Claims
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Description
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Designation of inventor
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Oct 19, 2015
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Oct 19, 2015
Request for grant of a European patent
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Nov 16, 2011
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