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Filler Neck For A Motor Vehicle Operating-Liquid Tank - EP3055156

The patent EP3055156 was granted to Kautex Textron on May 17, 2023. The application was filed on Oct 7, 2014 under application number EP14781192A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3055156

KAUTEX TEXTRON

Application Number: EP14781192A
Filing Date: Oct 7, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 14, 2023
Publication Date: May 17, 2023
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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
PLASTIC OMNIUM ADVANCED INNOVATION AND RESEARCH	Nov 20, 2018	LLR	-

Patent Citations (15) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	DE102011009745
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE202005011575U
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE69305024T
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE8630617U
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2007108211
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2012020313
OPPOSITION	DE102011009754
OPPOSITION	DE202007018245U
OPPOSITION	FR2936837
OPPOSITION	US2007108211
OPPOSITION	US2009321441
OPPOSITION	US3133564
OPPOSITION	US3187936
OPPOSITION	WO2012100906
OPPOSITION	WO2013034575

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

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Apr 20, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Apr 20, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Apr 14, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Apr 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 12, 2023
English translation of the claims
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Apr 12, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Apr 12, 2023
French translation of claims
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Apr 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 14, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
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Feb 14, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Feb 14, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
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Feb 2, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Jul 21, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Jul 4, 2022
Refund of fees
Appeal
Jun 30, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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Jun 30, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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Jun 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 14, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Jun 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 14, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
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Jun 1, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Jun 1, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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May 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
May 9, 2022
Notice of appeal
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Feb 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Feb 25, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Feb 25, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Feb 25, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Feb 25, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Feb 25, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Feb 25, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Feb 25, 2022
Means of redress
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Feb 25, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Feb 25, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Feb 25, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Feb 25, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Feb 25, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Feb 25, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Feb 25, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Feb 25, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Feb 25, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jan 25, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Dec 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 3, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Nov 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 25, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Jun 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Oct 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Oct 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Oct 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 21, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Oct 21, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Oct 21, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Sep 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 31, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Aug 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Aug 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Aug 24, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Aug 24, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Aug 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 17, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Aug 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Aug 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Aug 14, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Aug 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 31, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jul 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 24, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jul 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 23, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jul 23, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jul 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 7, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Jul 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
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Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
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Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
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Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
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Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
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Jun 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
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Jun 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 23, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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May 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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May 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Mar 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Mar 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 6, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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Feb 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 21, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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Jan 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 10, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Dec 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Dec 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Dec 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 29, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Nov 29, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Nov 29, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Nov 29, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Oct 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 3, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Oct 3, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Oct 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 3, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Mar 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 26, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Feb 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 26, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Dec 5, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Dec 5, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Nov 28, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Nov 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Nov 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Nov 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Nov 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Nov 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Nov 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Nov 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Nov 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Nov 20, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Nov 20, 2018
Notice of opposition
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May 16, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Apr 23, 2018
Submission concerning representation
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Mar 9, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jan 25, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
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Jan 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 4, 2018
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jan 4, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jan 4, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jan 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Oct 19, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Oct 19, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Oct 19, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Oct 19, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Oct 19, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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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 22, 2017
Examination started
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Jan 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 23, 2017
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Search/Exam
Jan 19, 2017
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Search/Exam
Jan 12, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Sep 28, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Jul 20, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Jun 2, 2016
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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May 18, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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May 18, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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May 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 9, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
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Apr 19, 2016
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Feb 19, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Jan 22, 2016
Annex to International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Jan 22, 2016
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Jan 22, 2016
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Jan 22, 2016
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Jan 22, 2016
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Sep 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 23, 2015
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
PCT2
Sep 23, 2015
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
PCT2
Sep 4, 2015
Written opinion
PCT2
Sep 4, 2015
Written opinion - free text sheet
PCT2
Sep 4, 2015
Written opinion - points I-VIII
PCT2
Sep 1, 2015
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Jul 29, 2015
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Jul 24, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Jul 24, 2015
PCT demand form
PCT2
Jul 24, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
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Jul 24, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
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Jul 24, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
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Jul 24, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
PCT2
Jul 24, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
PCT2
Jul 24, 2015
Reply to International Search Opinion
PCT2
May 6, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Apr 16, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Apr 16, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Apr 16, 2015
Published international application - A1
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Apr 16, 2015
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Feb 2, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Feb 2, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Feb 2, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Oct 7, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Oct 7, 2014
Abstract
PCTRO
Oct 7, 2014
Claims
PCTRO
Oct 7, 2014
Description
PCTRO
Oct 7, 2014
Drawings
PCTRO
Oct 7, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
PCTRO