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Molded Article Reinforced With A Reinforcing Element, Method For Its Preparation And Its Use - EP3078475

The patent EP3078475 was granted to EMS Chemie on Jan 22, 2025. The application was filed on Apr 7, 2015 under application number EP15162674A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3078475

EMS CHEMIE

Application Number: EP15162674A
Filing Date: Apr 7, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Dec 20, 2024
Publication Date: Jan 22, 2025
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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
EVONIK OPERATIONS	Oct 29, 2019	EVONIK PATENT ASSOCIATION	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (24) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	DE102007037680
DESCRIPTION	DE102011077834
DESCRIPTION	DE102011120986
OPPOSITION	CA1127469
OPPOSITION	DE3878672T
OPPOSITION	EP0872521
OPPOSITION	EP2669082
OPPOSITION	EP2725055
OPPOSITION	GB884468
OPPOSITION	JP2006044259
OPPOSITION	JP2008231291
OPPOSITION	US2003124952
OPPOSITION	US2015069657
OPPOSITION	WO2007008569
OPPOSITION	WO2007082677
OPPOSITION	WO2008085312
OPPOSITION	WO2012058345
OPPOSITION	WO2013085723
OPPOSITION	WO2014118210
SEARCH	EP2626185
SEARCH	GB884468
SEARCH	JPS5658824
SEARCH	US2003124952
SEARCH	WO2010139077

Dossier Documents

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Jan 7, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Jan 7, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Dec 12, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 12, 2024
English translation of the claims
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Dec 12, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Dec 12, 2024
French translation of claims
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Sep 20, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
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Sep 20, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Sep 20, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
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Sep 17, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Jul 15, 2024
Refund of fees
Appeal
Jul 9, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
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Jul 9, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
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Jul 9, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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Jul 9, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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Jul 9, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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(Electronic) Receipt
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F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
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Jul 8, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 8, 2024
Withdrawal of an appeal
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F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 31, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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May 28, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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General enquiry
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May 28, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 13, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Oct 11, 2023
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
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Oct 6, 2023
Communication about missing proof of delivery
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Sep 14, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
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Sep 14, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
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Sep 11, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
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Aug 1, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jul 28, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Jul 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 27, 2023
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Jul 27, 2023
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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Jul 24, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Jul 24, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Jul 24, 2023
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
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Jul 24, 2023
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
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Jul 19, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Mar 28, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
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Nov 2, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Oct 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 27, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
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Oct 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 27, 2022
Reply to appeal
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Jun 28, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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Jun 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 21, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Jun 21, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Jun 21, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Jun 21, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Jun 21, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Jun 21, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Jun 21, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Jun 21, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Jun 21, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Jun 21, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Jun 21, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Jun 21, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Jun 21, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Jun 21, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Jun 21, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Apr 28, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Apr 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 20, 2022
Notice of appeal
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Feb 28, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Feb 23, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Feb 21, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Feb 21, 2022
Documents for the maintenance of the patent as amended
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Feb 21, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Feb 21, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Feb 21, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Feb 21, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Feb 21, 2022
Means of redress
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Feb 21, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Feb 21, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Feb 21, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Feb 21, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Feb 21, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Feb 21, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Feb 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Feb 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jan 25, 2022
Annex
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Jan 25, 2022
Annex
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Jan 25, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Jan 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 27, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Dec 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 25, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Nov 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 25, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Nov 25, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Aug 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Aug 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jan 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Jan 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Jan 12, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jan 12, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Jan 12, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jan 12, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jan 12, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jan 12, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Sep 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 17, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Sep 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 10, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Sep 10, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Sep 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 10, 2020
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
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Mar 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 030
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Mar 24, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Mar 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 24, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Nov 14, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Nov 14, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Nov 6, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Oct 31, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
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Oct 31, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Oct 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Oct 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Oct 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Oct 29, 2019
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Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Citation in opposition procedure - 026
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Citation in opposition procedure - 027
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Oct 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
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Oct 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
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Oct 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
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Oct 29, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Oct 29, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Feb 11, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Jan 7, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
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Dec 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 17, 2018
English translation of the claims
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Dec 17, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Dec 17, 2018
French translation of claims
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Oct 19, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Oct 19, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Oct 19, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Oct 19, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Oct 19, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Dec 29, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 29, 2017
Amended description with annotations
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Dec 29, 2017
Claims
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Dec 29, 2017
Claims
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Dec 29, 2017
Description
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Dec 29, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Dec 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 22, 2017
Amended description with annotations
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Dec 22, 2017
Claims
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Dec 22, 2017
Description
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Dec 22, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Oct 13, 2017
Annex to the communication
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Oct 13, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
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Oct 5, 2017
Examination started
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Dec 2, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Dec 2, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
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Nov 30, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Nov 30, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
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Nov 30, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
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Oct 17, 2016
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
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Sep 14, 2016
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Apr 7, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Apr 7, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Apr 7, 2016
Amendments received before examination
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Apr 5, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Apr 5, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Apr 5, 2016
Amendments received before examination
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Dec 23, 2015
Submission concerning representation
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Dec 17, 2015
Submission concerning representation
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Oct 12, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Oct 12, 2015
European search opinion
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Oct 12, 2015
European search report
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May 29, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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May 29, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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May 29, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Apr 7, 2015
Abstract
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Apr 7, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
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Apr 7, 2015
Claims
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Apr 7, 2015
Description
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Apr 7, 2015
Designation of inventor
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Apr 7, 2015
Request for grant of a European patent
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