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Holding Frame For A Plug-Type Connector - EP3080875

The patent EP3080875 was granted to Harting Electric on May 21, 2025. The application was filed on Dec 11, 2014 under application number EP14830506A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3080875

HARTING ELECTRIC

Application Number: EP14830506A
Filing Date: Dec 11, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 18, 2025
Publication Date: May 21, 2025
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
PHOENIX CONTACT	Jan 19, 2018	GESTHUYSEN PATENTANWALTE	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (7) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
OPPOSITION	CN203277786U
OPPOSITION	DE2736079
OPPOSITION	DE29812500U
OPPOSITION	DE3851961T
OPPOSITION	EP1801927
OPPOSITION	US4032209
OPPOSITION	US5352133

Dossier Documents

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Apr 25, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Apr 25, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Apr 16, 2025
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Apr 11, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 11, 2025
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Apr 11, 2025
English translation of the claims
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Apr 11, 2025
French translation of claims
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Apr 11, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 11, 2025
Submission concerning change of proprietor's name
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Feb 25, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Feb 25, 2025
Communication with request to file translations
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Feb 20, 2025
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Nov 21, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Nov 21, 2024
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Nov 21, 2024
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Nov 21, 2024
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Nov 21, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 21, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 21, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Nov 21, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Nov 21, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Nov 21, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Nov 21, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Nov 21, 2024
Means of redress
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Nov 21, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Nov 21, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Nov 21, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Nov 21, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Oct 9, 2024
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Aug 14, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 12, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 9, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 9, 2024
Amended description with annotations
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Aug 9, 2024
Amended description with annotations
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Aug 9, 2024
Amended description with annotations
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Aug 9, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 9, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 9, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Aug 9, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Aug 9, 2024
Description
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Aug 9, 2024
Description
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Aug 9, 2024
Description
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Aug 9, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 9, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Aug 7, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 7, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 7, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jul 29, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 24, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 24, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 24, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Mar 25, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 20, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 20, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 20, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Feb 29, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Feb 29, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 29, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 29, 2024
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Feb 29, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jul 11, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Jul 6, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
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Jul 6, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Jul 6, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Jun 13, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Jun 13, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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Jun 13, 2023
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
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May 10, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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May 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 5, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Apr 25, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Apr 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 20, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Jul 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Jul 18, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Jul 18, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Jul 18, 2022
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Appeal
Jul 13, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Jan 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jan 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Dec 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 21, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 21, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Appeal
Dec 21, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Appeal
Dec 21, 2020
Claims
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Dec 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 21, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Dec 21, 2020
Reply to appeal
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Dec 21, 2020
Reply to appeal
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Oct 6, 2020
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
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Oct 6, 2020
F3040 Term extension: Yes/No
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Sep 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 30, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
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Sep 30, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
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Sep 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 30, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
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Jun 11, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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Jun 11, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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Jun 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 2, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Jun 2, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
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Jun 2, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
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Jun 2, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
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Jun 2, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
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Jun 2, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
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Jun 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
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Jun 2, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
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Jun 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 2, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Jun 2, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Mar 20, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Mar 20, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Mar 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 16, 2020
Notice of appeal
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Feb 28, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Feb 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 20, 2020
Notice of appeal
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Jan 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jan 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jan 9, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jan 9, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jan 9, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Jan 9, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Jan 9, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Jan 9, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Jan 9, 2020
Means of redress
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Jan 9, 2020
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
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Jan 9, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jan 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 17, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Dec 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 6, 2019
Request for correction
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Nov 27, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Nov 27, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Nov 27, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Nov 27, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Nov 27, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Nov 27, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Nov 27, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 11, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 4, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Sep 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 19, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Sep 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 6, 2019
Claims
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Sep 6, 2019
Claims
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Sep 6, 2019
Claims
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Sep 6, 2019
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Sep 6, 2019
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Sep 6, 2019
Claims
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Sep 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 6, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Sep 6, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Sep 6, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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May 6, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Apr 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Apr 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Apr 25, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Apr 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Apr 17, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Apr 17, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Apr 17, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Apr 17, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Apr 17, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Apr 17, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Apr 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 9, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Mar 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 16, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Nov 16, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Nov 16, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
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Nov 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 16, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Nov 16, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Nov 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 16, 2018
Request for acceleration of opposition proceedings
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Nov 16, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 7, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Jul 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jun 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jun 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jun 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
OPPO
Jun 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Jun 28, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 28, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jun 28, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jun 28, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jun 28, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jun 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 28, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Feb 27, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Feb 27, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Feb 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 22, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Feb 22, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 22, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 29, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Jan 29, 2018
Request for documents
OPPO
Jan 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 19, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jan 19, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Jan 19, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Jan 19, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Jan 19, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Jan 19, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Jan 19, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 19, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 19, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 19, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 19, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 19, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Jan 19, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Jan 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 19, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 20, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Mar 23, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
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Mar 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 9, 2017
English translation of the claims
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Mar 9, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Mar 9, 2017
French translation of claims
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Mar 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 16, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Feb 16, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Feb 16, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Feb 16, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Feb 16, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Feb 3, 2017
Annex to the communication
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Feb 3, 2017
Consultation by telephone/in person
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Feb 3, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
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Jan 5, 2017
Examination started
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Dec 6, 2016
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
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Nov 30, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 30, 2016
Enquiry as to the processing of the file
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Nov 30, 2016
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
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Sep 21, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Aug 18, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Aug 3, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 3, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Aug 3, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 3, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Aug 3, 2016
Amended description with annotations
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Aug 3, 2016
Amendments received before examination
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Aug 3, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 19, 2016
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Jul 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 18, 2016
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
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Jul 15, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Jul 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 14, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Jun 28, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Jun 9, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Jun 9, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
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May 21, 2016
Priority search results
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May 21, 2016
Priority search results
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May 21, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
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Apr 22, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
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Feb 1, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Feb 1, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Jun 18, 2015
Copy of the international search report
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Jun 18, 2015
Copy of the international search report
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Jun 18, 2015
Published international application - A1
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Apr 8, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Apr 8, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Apr 8, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
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Jan 27, 2015
Abstract
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Jan 27, 2015
Claims
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Jan 27, 2015
Description
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Jan 27, 2015
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