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Polyarylene Ether Sulfone-Polymers For Membrane Applications - EP3044249

The patent EP3044249 was granted to Basf on Sep 13, 2023. The application was filed on Sep 4, 2014 under application number EP14758946A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3044249

BASF

Application Number: EP14758946A
Filing Date: Sep 4, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 11, 2023
Publication Date: Sep 13, 2023
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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
SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA	Mar 21, 2018	BENVENUTI	ADMISSIBLE
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND	Mar 20, 2018	RICKER	WITHDRAWN

Patent Citations (21) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	DE102005001599
DESCRIPTION	EP0135130
DESCRIPTION	EP0297363
DESCRIPTION	EP0412499
DESCRIPTION	EP0509663
DESCRIPTION	EP0615778
DESCRIPTION	WO0166620
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE19907605
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0278720
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP2554564
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO0166620
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2012160172
OPPOSITION	EP1272547
OPPOSITION	JP2007161619
OPPOSITION	JPH04202431
OPPOSITION	US4176222
OPPOSITION	US5279739
OPPOSITION	US6593445
OPPOSITION	WO0166620
OPPOSITION	WO2009019239
OPPOSITION	WO2012160172

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Aug 18, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Aug 18, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Aug 11, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Aug 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 4, 2023
Amended description with annotations
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Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
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Aug 4, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Aug 4, 2023
English translation of the claims
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Aug 4, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Aug 4, 2023
French translation of claims
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Aug 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 30, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
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May 30, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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May 30, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
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May 16, 2023
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
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May 16, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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May 15, 2023
Communication about missing proof of delivery
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Apr 17, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
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F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Advice of delivery
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F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Jun 2, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
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F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
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Jul 28, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Reply to appeal
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Composition of the board (T)
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F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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Mar 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Amended claims with annotations
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Mar 26, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 26, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Jan 29, 2020
Refund of fees
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Jan 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 24, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Jan 23, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jan 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 20, 2020
Notice of appeal
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Jan 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 14, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Nov 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Acknowledgement of a document
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Acknowledgement of a document
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Annex to the communication - opposition
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Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Nov 19, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Nov 19, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Nov 19, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Nov 19, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Nov 19, 2019
Means of redress
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Nov 19, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Nov 19, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Nov 19, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Nov 19, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Nov 19, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Nov 19, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Oct 10, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Aug 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 9, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Aug 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 7, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jul 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 16, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
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Jul 16, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jun 27, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
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Jun 27, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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May 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 22, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
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May 22, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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May 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 16, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
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Feb 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jan 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Dec 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Dec 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Dec 11, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
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Dec 11, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
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Dec 11, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Dec 11, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Dec 11, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Dec 11, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Oct 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 19, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Oct 19, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Oct 19, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Oct 19, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Aug 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 26, 2018
Withdrawal of an opposition
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Jun 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 22, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
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Jun 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 5, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
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Apr 10, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Apr 10, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Apr 10, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Mar 27, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Mar 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 21, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 21, 2018
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Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 21, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Mar 21, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 21, 2018
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Mar 21, 2018
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Mar 21, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 21, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Mar 21, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Mar 20, 2018
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Mar 20, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 20, 2018
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Mar 20, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Notice of opposition
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Mar 20, 2018
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Jun 22, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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May 26, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
May 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 9, 2017
English translation of the claims
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May 9, 2017
French translation of claims
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May 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 21, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Feb 15, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Jan 27, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Jan 27, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Jan 27, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Jan 27, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Jan 27, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Dec 20, 2016
Examination started
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Oct 7, 2016
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
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Oct 7, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Oct 4, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Sep 30, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Jul 27, 2016
Matter concerning the application
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Jul 25, 2016
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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Jun 22, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Apr 22, 2016
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Apr 20, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Apr 20, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Apr 16, 2016
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Apr 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 7, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
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Mar 16, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Mar 15, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
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Mar 10, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Mar 3, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
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Mar 3, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Jan 15, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
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Oct 15, 2015
Annex to International preliminary examination report
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Oct 15, 2015
International preliminary examination report
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Oct 15, 2015
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
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Oct 15, 2015
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
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Oct 15, 2015
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
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Jul 13, 2015
Notification of election of EPO
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Jun 30, 2015
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
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Jun 22, 2015
Notification of receipt of demand
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Jun 17, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
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Jun 17, 2015
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
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Jun 17, 2015
PCT demand form
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Jun 17, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
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Jun 17, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
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Jun 15, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
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Jun 15, 2015
PCT demand form
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PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
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Jun 15, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
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Jun 15, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
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Jun 15, 2015
Reply to International Search Opinion
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Mar 31, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Mar 12, 2015
Copy of the international search report
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Mar 12, 2015
Published international application - A1
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Nov 10, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Nov 10, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Nov 10, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
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Sep 4, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 4, 2014
Abstract
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Sep 4, 2014
Claims
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Sep 4, 2014
Description
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Sep 4, 2014
Priority document (RO-procedure)
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