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Method And Device For Automatically Recognising Errors On Workpieces - EP3040713

The patent EP3040713 was granted to Visiconsult Gesellschaft FR Bildverarbeitung UND Automatisierung on Aug 4, 2021. The application was filed on Dec 30, 2014 under application number EP14200549A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3040713

VISICONSULT GESELLSCHAFT FR BILDVERARBEITUNG UND AUTOMATISIERUNG

Application Number: EP14200549A
Filing Date: Dec 30, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 2, 2021
Publication Date: Aug 4, 2021
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
YXLON	Jan 3, 2019	DTS PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTMBB	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (12) New

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Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	EP1717573
OPPOSITION	DE10260883
OPPOSITION	DE19855213
OPPOSITION	EP1717573
OPPOSITION	US5541856
SEARCH	DE102011003653
SEARCH	DE1252939
SEARCH	DE19855213
SEARCH	EP2326941
SEARCH	US2008298538
SEARCH	US5541856
SEARCH	US5848118

Dossier Documents

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Jul 8, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Jul 8, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Jul 5, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Jun 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 23, 2021
English translation of the claims
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Jun 23, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Jun 23, 2021
French translation of claims
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Jun 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 7, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
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Apr 7, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Apr 7, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
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Mar 25, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Jan 20, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Dec 1, 2020
Refund of fees
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Dec 1, 2020
Refund of fees
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Nov 27, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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Nov 27, 2020
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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Nov 20, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
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Nov 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 19, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 19, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
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Nov 16, 2020
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Withdrawal of an appeal
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F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notice of appeal
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 23, 2020
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Jul 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jul 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jul 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 24, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 24, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jul 24, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Jul 24, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Jul 24, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Jul 24, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Jul 24, 2020
Means of redress
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Jul 24, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Jul 24, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Jul 24, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Jul 17, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Jul 17, 2020
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Jul 17, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Jul 17, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jul 7, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Jun 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 22, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jun 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 17, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jun 12, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Jun 10, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jun 5, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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May 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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May 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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May 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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May 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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May 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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May 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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May 7, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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May 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 7, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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May 7, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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May 7, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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May 7, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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May 7, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 7, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 7, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 7, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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May 7, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 30, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Apr 30, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Nov 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Nov 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Oct 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Oct 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Oct 24, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 24, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 24, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Oct 24, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Oct 24, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Oct 24, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Aug 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 1, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 1, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 1, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 1, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 1, 2019
Claims
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Claims
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Claims
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Aug 1, 2019
Claims
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Aug 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 1, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Jun 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 4, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
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May 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 28, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
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Mar 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 1, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Mar 1, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 1, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 1, 2019
Non-scannable object
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Mar 1, 2019
Non-scannable object
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Mar 1, 2019
Non-scannable object
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Feb 28, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Feb 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 5, 2019
General enquiry
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Feb 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 23, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Jan 23, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Jan 22, 2019
Submission concerning representation
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Jan 17, 2019
Submission concerning representation
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Jan 10, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Jan 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 3, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 3, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 3, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 3, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Jan 3, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Jan 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 16, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Mar 8, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
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Feb 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 23, 2018
English translation of the claims
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Feb 23, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Feb 23, 2018
French translation of claims
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Feb 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 6, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
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Oct 24, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Oct 24, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Oct 24, 2017
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Oct 24, 2017
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Oct 24, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Oct 11, 2017
Examination started
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Jan 27, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Jan 5, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Jan 5, 2017
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
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Dec 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 29, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Dec 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 29, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Dec 29, 2016
Amended description with annotations
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Dec 29, 2016
Amendments received before examination
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Dec 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 9, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
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Nov 25, 2016
Indication of deficiencies in a request for entry of a change in personal particulars and invitation to correct them
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Sep 8, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Sep 8, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
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Jul 11, 2016
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
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Jun 8, 2016
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Apr 8, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Apr 8, 2015
European search opinion
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Apr 8, 2015
European search report
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Mar 27, 2015
Search started
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Feb 20, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Dec 30, 2014
Abstract
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Dec 30, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
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Dec 30, 2014
Claims
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Dec 30, 2014
Description
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Dec 30, 2014
Designation of inventor
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Dec 30, 2014
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Dec 30, 2014
Request for grant of a European patent
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