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Process For Producing Hydrocarbons From Crude Tall Oil And Tall Oil Pitch - EP3058050

The patent EP3058050 was granted to UPM Kymmene on Dec 5, 2018. The application was filed on Oct 16, 2014 under application number EP14796151A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3058050

UPM KYMMENE

Application Number: EP14796151A
Filing Date: Oct 16, 2014
Status: Opposition Rejected; Aug 20, 2021
Publication Date: Dec 5, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions (3)

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
NESTE OYJ	Sep 4, 2019	ZACCO DENMARK	-
SCA FOREST PRODUCTS	Sep 4, 2019	WEICKMANN	-
ST REFINERY	Sep 4, 2019	WEICKMANN	-

Patent Citations (13) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2013245342
OPPOSITION	EP2838979
OPPOSITION	EP2981594
OPPOSITION	EP3058050
OPPOSITION	US2013245342
OPPOSITION	US3644179
OPPOSITION	WO2011117474
OPPOSITION	WO2012069704
OPPOSITION	WO2012069705
OPPOSITION	WO2012069706
OPPOSITION	WO2013156683
OPPOSITION	WO2014161724
OPPOSITION	WO2015055896

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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Aug 23, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
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Aug 23, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Aug 23, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Aug 23, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Aug 18, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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May 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 7, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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May 7, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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May 7, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
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May 7, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
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May 7, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
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May 7, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
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May 7, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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May 7, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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May 7, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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May 7, 2021
Means of redress
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May 7, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 7, 2021
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May 7, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jan 19, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Jan 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 15, 2021
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Jan 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 18, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Dec 18, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 17, 2020
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Dec 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 17, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Dec 17, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Dec 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 3, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Nov 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 26, 2020
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Nov 26, 2020
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Nov 24, 2020
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Nov 24, 2020
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Nov 24, 2020
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Nov 23, 2020
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Nov 23, 2020
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Nov 23, 2020
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Nov 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 19, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Nov 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 18, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 18, 2020
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Nov 18, 2020
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Nov 18, 2020
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Nov 18, 2020
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Nov 18, 2020
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Nov 18, 2020
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Nov 18, 2020
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Nov 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 18, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Nov 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 17, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Nov 17, 2020
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Jun 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jun 8, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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May 25, 2020
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May 18, 2020
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May 14, 2020
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May 14, 2020
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May 14, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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May 14, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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May 14, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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May 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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May 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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May 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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May 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Apr 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 9, 2020
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Apr 9, 2020
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Apr 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Apr 3, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Apr 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 3, 2020
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
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Apr 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 2, 2020
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Apr 2, 2020
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Mar 30, 2020
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Mar 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
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Feb 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 6, 2020
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Feb 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 30, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Jan 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Jan 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 30, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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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 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 7, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Sep 20, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Sep 20, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Sep 20, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Sep 20, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Sep 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 16, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
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Sep 13, 2019
Document concerning representation
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Sep 10, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Sep 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 4, 2019
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Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Sep 4, 2019
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Sep 4, 2019
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Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Sep 4, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Sep 4, 2019
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Sep 4, 2019
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Sep 4, 2019
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Sep 4, 2019
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Sep 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Sep 4, 2019
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Sep 4, 2019
Priority document
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Sep 4, 2019
Priority document
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Sep 4, 2019
Published international application - A1
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Dec 17, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Nov 8, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
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Oct 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 3, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Oct 3, 2018
French translation of claims
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Oct 3, 2018
German translation of the claims
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Oct 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 28, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Jun 28, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Jun 28, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Jun 28, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Jun 28, 2018
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May 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 24, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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May 24, 2018
Amended description with annotations
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May 24, 2018
Claims
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May 24, 2018
Description
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May 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 24, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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May 22, 2018
Annex to the communication
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May 22, 2018
Consultation by telephone/in person
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May 22, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
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May 8, 2018
Examination started
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Jan 25, 2018
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
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Nov 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 23, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Nov 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 23, 2016
Amendments received before examination
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Nov 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 27, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Jun 3, 2016
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Jun 1, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Jun 1, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Jun 1, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Jun 1, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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May 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 9, 2016
Priority search results
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May 9, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
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Apr 28, 2016
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
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Apr 28, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
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Apr 28, 2016
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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Mar 2, 2016
Annex to International preliminary examination report
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Mar 2, 2016
International preliminary examination report
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Mar 2, 2016
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
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Mar 2, 2016
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
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Mar 2, 2016
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
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Feb 26, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
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Nov 19, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 19, 2015
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
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Nov 19, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
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Nov 19, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
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Nov 19, 2015
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
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Oct 2, 2015
Written opinion
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Oct 2, 2015
Written opinion - free text sheet
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Oct 2, 2015
Written opinion - points I-VIII
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Sep 15, 2015
Notification of election of EPO
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Sep 2, 2015
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
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Aug 24, 2015
Notification of receipt of demand
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Aug 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 17, 2015
Annex
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Aug 17, 2015
PCT demand form
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Aug 17, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
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Aug 17, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
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Aug 17, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
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Aug 17, 2015
Reply to International Search Opinion
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May 13, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Apr 23, 2015
Copy of the international search report
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Apr 23, 2015
Published international application - A1
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Feb 5, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Feb 5, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Feb 5, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
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Oct 16, 2014
Abstract
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Oct 16, 2014
Annex
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Oct 16, 2014
Claims
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Oct 16, 2014
Description
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Oct 16, 2014
Drawings
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