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Apparatus And Method For Controlling Electric Vaporizer - EP3032975

The patent EP3032975 was granted to Pixan on Apr 24, 2024. The application was originally filed on Aug 14, 2014 under application number EP14836345A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3032975

PIXAN

Application Number: EP14836345A
Filing Date: Aug 14, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 22, 2024
Grant Date: Apr 24, 2024
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Patent Citations (16) New

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Citation Phase	Publication Number	Publication Link
DESCRIPTION	EP2399636
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP2110033
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP2399636
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2003226837
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2011097060
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2012174914
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2013104916
OPPOSITION	EP2110033
OPPOSITION	EP2399636
OPPOSITION	US2011226236
OPPOSITION	US2012174914
OPPOSITION	US2013104916
SEARCH	US2010024816
SEARCH	US6040560
SEARCH	WO2013060781
SEARCH	WO2013098398

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Mar 28, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Mar 28, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Mar 18, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 18, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Mar 18, 2024
French translation of claims
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Mar 18, 2024
German translation of the claims
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Mar 18, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 13, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Dec 20, 2023
Refund of fees
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Dec 19, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
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Dec 19, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Dec 19, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
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Dec 18, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Dec 18, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Dec 13, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Dec 13, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Dec 12, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Dec 12, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Dec 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 11, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
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Dec 11, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Dec 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 11, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
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Dec 8, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 8, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 8, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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May 2, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
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May 2, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
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May 2, 2023
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
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Apr 25, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Feb 28, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
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Apr 20, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Apr 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 13, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
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Apr 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 13, 2022
Reply to appeal
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Dec 17, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Dec 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 13, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 13, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 13, 2021
Claims
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Dec 13, 2021
Description
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Dec 13, 2021
Drawings
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Dec 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 13, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Oct 18, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Oct 18, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Oct 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 13, 2021
Notice of appeal
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Aug 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Aug 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Aug 3, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Aug 3, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Aug 3, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Aug 3, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Aug 3, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Aug 3, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Aug 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 3, 2021
Means of redress
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Aug 3, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Aug 3, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Aug 3, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Aug 3, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Aug 3, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Aug 3, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Aug 3, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Aug 3, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Aug 3, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jul 7, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Jul 7, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 7, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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May 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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May 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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May 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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May 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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May 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 7, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
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May 7, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
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May 7, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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May 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 5, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 1, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Search/Exam
Mar 25, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Jan 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Jan 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 25, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
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Jan 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 14, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 14, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 14, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 14, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Oct 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jul 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 3, 2020
Amended description with annotations
OPPO
Jul 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Jul 3, 2020
Description
OPPO
Jul 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 3, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Mar 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Mar 17, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Mar 4, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Feb 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Feb 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Feb 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Feb 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Feb 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Feb 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Feb 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Feb 28, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Feb 28, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
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Feb 28, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Feb 28, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Jun 11, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
May 3, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
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Apr 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 17, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Apr 17, 2019
French translation of claims
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Apr 17, 2019
German translation of the claims
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Apr 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 21, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Dec 21, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Dec 21, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Dec 21, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Dec 21, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Nov 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 1, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Jul 23, 2018
Annex to the communication
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Jul 23, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
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May 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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May 16, 2018
Claims
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May 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
May 16, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Jan 18, 2018
Annex to the communication
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Jan 18, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
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Jan 10, 2018
Examination started
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Oct 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 10, 2017
Abstract
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Oct 10, 2017
Abstract
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Oct 10, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Oct 10, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 10, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Oct 10, 2017
Amended description with annotations
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Oct 10, 2017
Amendments received before examination
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Oct 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 12, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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May 30, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Apr 18, 2017
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
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Mar 28, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Mar 28, 2017
European search opinion
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Mar 28, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
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Mar 28, 2017
Supplementary European search report
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Mar 16, 2017
Search started
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Dec 30, 2016
Submission concerning representation
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Nov 28, 2016
Submission concerning representation
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May 25, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Mar 23, 2016
Refund of fees
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Mar 22, 2016
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
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Mar 18, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Mar 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 4, 2016
Abstract
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Mar 4, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Mar 4, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Mar 4, 2016
Priority search results
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Mar 4, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
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Mar 1, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Dec 23, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
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Mar 10, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Feb 19, 2015
Copy of the international search report
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Feb 19, 2015
Published international application - A1
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