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Method And Device For Communication Channel Selection - EP3054658

The patent EP3054658 was granted to Qualcomm Incorporated on Sep 27, 2017. The application was originally filed on Nov 20, 2006 under application number EP16157698A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3054658

QUALCOMM INCORPORATED

Application Number: EP16157698A
Filing Date: Nov 20, 2006
Status: Revoked; May 5, 2023
Publication Date: Sep 27, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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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
INTEL	Mar 5, 2018	SAMSON & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB	WITHDRAWN
APPLE DISTRIBUTION	Mar 2, 2018	SAMSON & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (19) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
OPPOSITION	EP0860972
OPPOSITION	EP0946028
OPPOSITION	EP1104151
OPPOSITION	EP1394666
OPPOSITION	EP1603312
OPPOSITION	JP2005244468
OPPOSITION	KR20040110227
OPPOSITION	KR20050014126
OPPOSITION	US2002132635
OPPOSITION	US2004235520
OPPOSITION	US2005171933
OPPOSITION	US6950988
OPPOSITION	WO2007019481
OPPOSITION	WO2007060147
SEARCH	EP0946028
SEARCH	EP1104151
SEARCH	EP1394666
SEARCH	EP1603312
SEARCH	JP2005244468

Dossier Documents

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May 3, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
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May 2, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
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May 2, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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May 2, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Apr 4, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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Apr 4, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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Apr 4, 2023
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
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Mar 27, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Mar 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 21, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Mar 3, 2023
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
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Mar 3, 2023
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
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Mar 3, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Feb 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 27, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 27, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 27, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 27, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Feb 27, 2023
Claims
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Feb 27, 2023
Claims
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Feb 27, 2023
Claims
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Feb 27, 2023
Claims
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Feb 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 27, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Feb 2, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jan 30, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 30, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Jan 30, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Dec 15, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Dec 7, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Dec 7, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Jun 13, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Jun 9, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Jun 7, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Jun 7, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Jun 7, 2022
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
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Jun 1, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Jul 22, 2021
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
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Jul 22, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jul 19, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jul 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 13, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
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Jul 13, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
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Jul 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 13, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Feb 17, 2021
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
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Feb 17, 2021
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
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Feb 17, 2021
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
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Feb 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 12, 2021
Withdrawal of an opposition
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Nov 17, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 17, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 17, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 17, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 6, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Nov 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 6, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Nov 6, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Nov 6, 2020
Reply to appeal
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Nov 6, 2020
Reply to appeal
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Jun 26, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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Jun 26, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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Jun 24, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Jun 24, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Jun 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
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Jun 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
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Jun 24, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Jun 22, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Jun 22, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Jun 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
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Jun 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
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Jun 22, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
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May 11, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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May 11, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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May 11, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Apr 20, 2020
Notice of appeal
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Apr 16, 2020
Notice of appeal
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Feb 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Feb 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Feb 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Feb 11, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Feb 11, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Feb 11, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Feb 11, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Feb 11, 2020
Decision revoking the European patent
Appeal
Feb 11, 2020
Decision revoking the European patent
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Feb 11, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Feb 11, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Feb 11, 2020
Means of redress
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Feb 11, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Dec 4, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 4, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 4, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 27, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Nov 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 26, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Nov 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 25, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Nov 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 6, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Oct 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 27, 2019
Claims
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Sep 27, 2019
Claims
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Sep 27, 2019
Description
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Sep 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 27, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Sep 27, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Sep 27, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Sep 26, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Sep 26, 2019
Claims
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Sep 26, 2019
Description
OPPO
Sep 26, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jun 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 17, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
OPPO
Jun 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 14, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 25, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 22, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Jan 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jan 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jan 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jan 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jan 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Jan 23, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jan 23, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jan 23, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jan 23, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jan 23, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 23, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 23, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 23, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 14, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Dec 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Nov 22, 2018
Claims
OPPO
Nov 22, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Nov 21, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jul 11, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jul 11, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Jul 11, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Apr 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 17, 2018
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
OPPO
Apr 17, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Apr 6, 2018
Authorisation
OPPO
Apr 6, 2018
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
OPPO
Apr 4, 2018
Authorisation
OPPO
Apr 4, 2018
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
OPPO
Mar 9, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Mar 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Mar 5, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 5, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 5, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Mar 5, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Mar 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 5, 2018
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Mar 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 5, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 5, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Mar 5, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Mar 5, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Mar 5, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Mar 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Mar 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Mar 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Mar 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Mar 2, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Mar 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 2, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Mar 2, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Mar 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 2, 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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Mar 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 2, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Mar 2, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Mar 2, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Mar 2, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
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Oct 11, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Search/Exam
Oct 11, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Oct 11, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Oct 5, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Sep 28, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Sep 28, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
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Sep 28, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
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Sep 28, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
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Aug 31, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
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Jul 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 31, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Jul 31, 2017
French translation of claims
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Jul 31, 2017
German translation of the claims
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Jul 31, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 11, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Jul 11, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Jul 11, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Jul 11, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Jul 11, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Jun 13, 2017
Examination started
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Apr 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 25, 2017
Letter concerning the inventor
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Feb 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 10, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Feb 10, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 10, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Feb 10, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Feb 10, 2017
Amended description with annotations
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Feb 10, 2017
Amendments received before examination
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Feb 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 16, 2016
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
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Jul 13, 2016
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Jul 6, 2016
Refund of fees
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Jun 24, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Jun 24, 2016
European search opinion
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Jun 24, 2016
European search report
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Jun 24, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
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Jun 17, 2016
Modified abstract
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Jun 14, 2016
Search started
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Jun 6, 2016
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
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May 26, 2016
Letter which had not been notified
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May 23, 2016
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
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May 12, 2016
Letter which had not been notified
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Apr 20, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Apr 20, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Feb 26, 2016
Abstract
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Feb 26, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
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Feb 26, 2016
Claims
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Feb 26, 2016
Description
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Feb 26, 2016
Designation of inventor
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Feb 26, 2016
Drawings
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Feb 26, 2016
Request for grant of a European patent
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Jun 18, 2007
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