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Device For Producing A Three-Dimensional Object In Layers - EP3068605

The patent EP3068605 was granted to EOS Electro Optical Systems on Feb 28, 2018. The application was originally filed on Nov 7, 2014 under application number EP14793866A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3068605

EOS ELECTRO OPTICAL SYSTEMS

Application Number: EP14793866A
Filing Date: Nov 7, 2014
Status: Opposition Rejected; Apr 12, 2024
Publication Date: Feb 28, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
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CONCEPT LASER	Nov 28, 2018	HAFNER & KOHL PARTMBB	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
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE102004057866
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE102009036153
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP2289652
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2008128502
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2010026397
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2014165735
OPPOSITION	DE102004057866
OPPOSITION	DE102007047326
OPPOSITION	DE102009036153
OPPOSITION	DE102009056696
OPPOSITION	DE102012009071
OPPOSITION	EP2289652
OPPOSITION	US2009056116
OPPOSITION	US2013067721
OPPOSITION	US2013193620
OPPOSITION	US7777155
OPPOSITION	US8220704
OPPOSITION	WO2008128502
OPPOSITION	WO2010026397

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 9, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Appeal
Apr 9, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Apr 9, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Dec 14, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Dec 14, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Dec 14, 2023
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Appeal
Nov 29, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Nov 29, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 28, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 28, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Nov 28, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 28, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Nov 28, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Appeal
Nov 28, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Appeal
Nov 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 27, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Nov 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 27, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Nov 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 24, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 24, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Nov 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 22, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Nov 15, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Nov 15, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Oct 24, 2023
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Appeal
Oct 18, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Oct 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Oct 17, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Mar 16, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Mar 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 10, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Feb 24, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Feb 24, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Feb 21, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Appeal
Oct 17, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Oct 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Oct 11, 2022
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Oct 5, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Oct 5, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
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Sep 29, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
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Sep 26, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Sep 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Sep 20, 2022
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Jun 1, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Jun 1, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Jun 1, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
May 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
May 30, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Appeal
May 30, 2022
Description
Appeal
May 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
May 30, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
May 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
May 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
May 27, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
May 27, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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May 27, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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May 27, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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May 27, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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May 27, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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May 27, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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May 27, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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May 27, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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May 27, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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May 27, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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May 27, 2022
Amended description with annotations
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May 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
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May 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
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May 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
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May 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
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May 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
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May 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
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May 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
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May 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
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May 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
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May 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
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May 27, 2022
Description
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May 27, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
May 27, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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May 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
May 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
May 27, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Appeal
May 27, 2022
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Appeal
May 27, 2022
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Appeal
May 27, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
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May 27, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
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May 23, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Appeal
Apr 12, 2022
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Appeal
Apr 12, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Mar 31, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Mar 29, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
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Mar 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Mar 28, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Appeal
Mar 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Mar 28, 2022
Request for a change of address - opponent
Appeal
Mar 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 25, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Mar 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Mar 25, 2022
Notice of appeal
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Mar 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 18, 2022
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Jan 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 20, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jan 20, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Jan 20, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 20, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Jan 20, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 20, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 20, 2022
Means of redress
OPPO
Jan 20, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jan 20, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jan 20, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Jan 20, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 20, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 20, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 20, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jan 20, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Oct 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 7, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 5, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 10, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 24, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 24, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 22, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 22, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 22, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 22, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Apr 6, 2020
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Apr 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Mar 24, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
OPPO
Nov 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 30, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Oct 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 24, 2019
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Oct 15, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
OPPO
Apr 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 17, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Dec 11, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Dec 11, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Dec 4, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Nov 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
OPPO
Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
OPPO
Nov 28, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 28, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Mar 16, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Feb 1, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2018
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Sep 12, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Sep 12, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Sep 12, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Sep 12, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Sep 12, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Aug 14, 2017
Examination started
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Nov 3, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Nov 3, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Aug 24, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2016
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Jul 6, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jul 6, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jun 15, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Jun 15, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Jun 15, 2016
Matter concerning the application
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Jun 15, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Jun 15, 2016
Priority search results
Search/Exam
Jun 15, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
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May 31, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Mar 29, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
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Jun 8, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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May 21, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
May 21, 2015
Copy of the international search report
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May 21, 2015
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Jan 21, 2015
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTRO
Jan 21, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Jan 21, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Jan 21, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Jan 5, 2015
Submission concerning representation
PCTRO
Jan 5, 2015
Submission concerning representation
PCTRO
Jan 5, 2015
Submission concerning representation
PCTRO
Nov 7, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Nov 7, 2014
Abstract
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Nov 7, 2014
Claims
PCTRO
Nov 7, 2014
Description
PCTRO
Nov 7, 2014
Drawings
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