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Non-Woven Fabric And Process For Forming The Same - EP3016625

The patent EP3016625 was granted to Fitesa Germany on Jul 26, 2017. The application was originally filed on Jun 26, 2014 under application number EP14734443A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3016625

FITESA GERMANY

Application Number: EP14734443A
Filing Date: Jun 26, 2014
Status: Revoked; May 14, 2021
Grant Date: Jul 26, 2017
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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
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MARCHI & PARTNERS	Apr 26, 2018	COLOMBO	ADMISSIBLE
ANDRITZ KUSTERS	Apr 25, 2018	KLUIN	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (32) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number	Publication Link
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JP2005245913
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2006141886
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2012315440
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2006048173
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2008005822
OPPOSITION	EP1035815
OPPOSITION	EP1369518
OPPOSITION	EP2605739
OPPOSITION	EP2849697
OPPOSITION	JP2005245913
OPPOSITION	JPS57167442
OPPOSITION	US2003119404
OPPOSITION	US2005147785
OPPOSITION	US2006141886
OPPOSITION	US2010040827
OPPOSITION	US2012315440
OPPOSITION	US3965519
OPPOSITION	US4753834
OPPOSITION	US4778460
OPPOSITION	US5817394
OPPOSITION	US5858515
OPPOSITION	US5964742
OPPOSITION	US6093665
OPPOSITION	US6821915
OPPOSITION	US7544628
OPPOSITION	US7794442
OPPOSITION	US7905871
OPPOSITION	US7972985
OPPOSITION	US7981822
OPPOSITION	US8414553
OPPOSITION	USD622966S
OPPOSITION	WO2008005822

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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 11, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
OPPO
Jan 29, 2021
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Jan 27, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Jan 27, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Jan 27, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Dec 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 15, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
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Apr 15, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Apr 14, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Apr 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 6, 2020
Reply to appeal
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Apr 2, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Apr 2, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Mar 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
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Mar 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
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Mar 30, 2020
Claims
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Mar 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 30, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Mar 11, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
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Feb 17, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Feb 7, 2020
Reply to appeal
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Dec 4, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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Nov 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 29, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
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Nov 29, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
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Nov 29, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
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Claims
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Nov 29, 2019
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Nov 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 29, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Nov 29, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Sep 9, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Aug 28, 2019
Notice of appeal
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Aug 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Advice of delivery
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Aug 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 14, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Aug 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Aug 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 6, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Aug 6, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Aug 6, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Aug 6, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Aug 6, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Aug 6, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Aug 6, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Aug 6, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Aug 6, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Aug 6, 2019
Means of redress
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Aug 6, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Aug 6, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Aug 6, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Aug 6, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Jul 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 28, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Jun 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 25, 2019
Authorisation
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Jun 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 25, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jun 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 21, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jun 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 18, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jun 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 31, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 31, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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May 25, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
May 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 30, 2019
Claims
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Apr 30, 2019
Claims
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Apr 30, 2019
Claims
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Apr 30, 2019
Claims
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Apr 30, 2019
Claims
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Apr 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 30, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 25, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Apr 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 25, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 25, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 25, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 25, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 24, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 5, 2019
Claims
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Apr 5, 2019
Claims
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Apr 5, 2019
Claims
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Claims
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Claims
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Claims
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Apr 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 5, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Mar 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 22, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 4, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 8, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Dec 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Dec 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Dec 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Nov 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Nov 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Nov 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 21, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Nov 21, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 21, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Nov 21, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Nov 21, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Nov 21, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Nov 21, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Oct 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 4, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Aug 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 1, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
May 16, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
May 16, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
May 16, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
May 8, 2018
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
May 7, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
May 2, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
OPPO
Apr 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 26, 2018
Authorisation
OPPO
Apr 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Apr 26, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 26, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 25, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 25, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Apr 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 25, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 25, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 1, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Search/Exam
Aug 23, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Jul 27, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jun 29, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
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May 30, 2017
Communication regarding the forthcoming grant
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May 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 4, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
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May 4, 2017
French translation of claims
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May 4, 2017
German translation of the claims
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May 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 19, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Jan 19, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Jan 19, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Jan 19, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Jan 19, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Sep 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 22, 2016
Amended description with annotations
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Sep 22, 2016
Claims
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Sep 22, 2016
Description
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Sep 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Sep 22, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Sep 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 12, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Sep 12, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Sep 12, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Sep 7, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Sep 7, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Sep 7, 2016
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Sep 1, 2016
Examination started
Search/Exam
Aug 31, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Aug 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 23, 2016
Matter concerning the application
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Aug 19, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Aug 3, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Aug 3, 2016
Amendments received before examination
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Aug 3, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 17, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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May 24, 2016
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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May 20, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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May 19, 2016
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
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May 19, 2016
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
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Apr 13, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Apr 8, 2016
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
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Apr 5, 2016
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
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Mar 30, 2016
Authorisation
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Mar 30, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Feb 12, 2016
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Feb 10, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Feb 10, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Feb 10, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Feb 10, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Feb 6, 2016
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Feb 2, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 2, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Jan 13, 2016
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
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Jan 13, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
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Nov 25, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 25, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
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Nov 13, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
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Jul 7, 2015
Annex to International preliminary examination report
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Jul 7, 2015
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Jul 7, 2015
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Jul 7, 2015
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Jul 7, 2015
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Jun 8, 2015
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
May 18, 2015
Notification of receipt of demand
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Apr 24, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Apr 24, 2015
PCT demand form
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Apr 24, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Apr 24, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
PCT2
Apr 24, 2015
Reply to International Search Opinion
PCT2
Feb 24, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Jan 28, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Jan 8, 2015
Copy of the international search report
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Jan 8, 2015
Published international application - A1
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Aug 5, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Aug 5, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Aug 5, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
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Jun 26, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 26, 2014
Abstract
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Jun 26, 2014
Claims
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Jun 26, 2014
Description
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Jun 26, 2014
Drawings
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Jun 26, 2014
Priority document (RO-procedure)
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Jun 26, 2014
Priority document (RO-procedure)
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