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Polyethylene Composition For Pipe Applications With Improved Sagging And Extrusion Properties - EP3109275B1

EP3109275

Application Number: EP15001844A
Filing Date: Jun 22, 2015
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Jul 7, 2017
Grant Date: Aug 9, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents
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The patent EP3109275B1 was granted to ABU Dhabi Polymers Borouge on Aug 9, 2017 following the initial filing on Jun 22, 2015 under the application number EP15001844A . The current legal status of the patent is Granted And Under Opposition.

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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	Opposition Status
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TOTALENERGIES ONE TECH BELGIUM	May 9, 2018	ADMISSIBLE
CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL	Apr 30, 2018	ADMISSIBLE

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent’s prosecution history, including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices. These documents are crucial for understanding the patent’s legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination. It also includes the oppositions documents filed against the patent.

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Jun 30, 2025
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
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Jun 30, 2025
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Jun 24, 2025
Annex
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Jun 24, 2025
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Jun 24, 2025
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Jun 24, 2025
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Jun 24, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 24, 2025
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
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Mar 28, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 28, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 25, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 25, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 25, 2025
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
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Feb 19, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 19, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 19, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 19, 2025
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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Feb 19, 2025
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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Feb 19, 2025
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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Feb 19, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jul 12, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 12, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 8, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 8, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 8, 2024
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
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Jul 5, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 5, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 2, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 2, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 2, 2024
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
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Jun 18, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jun 18, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 18, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 18, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 18, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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Jun 18, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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Jun 18, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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Jun 18, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jul 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 13, 2023
Amended description with annotations
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Jul 13, 2023
Description
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Jul 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 13, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
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May 23, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
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May 23, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 23, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 23, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 23, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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May 23, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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May 23, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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Mar 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 1, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Mar 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 23, 2023
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
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Feb 22, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
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Feb 22, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Feb 22, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Feb 22, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Jan 16, 2023
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
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Jan 16, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jan 16, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Dec 20, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
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Dec 6, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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Dec 6, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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Dec 6, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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Dec 6, 2022
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
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Nov 29, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 29, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 28, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Nov 28, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Nov 28, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Nov 21, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 21, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 18, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Nov 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 16, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 16, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 11, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Nov 9, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Nov 8, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Nov 8, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Nov 8, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Nov 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 7, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 1, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Oct 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 28, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 28, 2022
Claims
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Oct 28, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Oct 28, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Oct 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 28, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Oct 13, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Oct 13, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Oct 13, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Sep 29, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Sep 29, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Sep 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 26, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Sep 26, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Sep 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 26, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Sep 26, 2022
Request for change of name -opponent
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Sep 1, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
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Sep 1, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
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Sep 1, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
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Aug 29, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
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Feb 4, 2022
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Jan 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 31, 2022
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Dec 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Dec 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Dec 6, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Dec 6, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Dec 6, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Dec 1, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Jan 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jan 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Dec 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 22, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Nov 19, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
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Sep 4, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Sep 4, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Aug 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 31, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 31, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 31, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 31, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 31, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 31, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
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Aug 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
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Aug 31, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
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Aug 31, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
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Aug 31, 2020
Claims
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Aug 31, 2020
Claims
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Aug 31, 2020
Claims
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Aug 31, 2020
Claims
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Aug 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 31, 2020
Reply to appeal
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Jul 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 3, 2020
Reply to appeal
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Apr 28, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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Apr 28, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Apr 28, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Apr 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 20, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Apr 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 9, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Mar 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 3, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Feb 24, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Feb 24, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Feb 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 12, 2020
Notice of appeal
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Jan 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 30, 2020
Notice of appeal
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Jan 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Dec 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Dec 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Dec 12, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Dec 12, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Dec 12, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Dec 12, 2019
Annex to a communication
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Dec 12, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Dec 12, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Dec 12, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Dec 12, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Dec 12, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Dec 12, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Dec 12, 2019
Means of redress
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Dec 12, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Dec 12, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Dec 12, 2019
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
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Dec 12, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Nov 20, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Sep 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 20, 2019
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Sep 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 20, 2019
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Sep 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 20, 2019
Claims
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Sep 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 20, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Sep 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Sep 15, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Sep 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 15, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Sep 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 13, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Sep 13, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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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 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Apr 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Apr 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Apr 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Apr 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Apr 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Apr 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Apr 10, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Apr 10, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Apr 10, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Apr 10, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Apr 10, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Apr 10, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Apr 10, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Feb 5, 2019
Communication of amended entries
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Dec 14, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
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Oct 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 12, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 12, 2018
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Oct 12, 2018
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Oct 12, 2018
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Oct 12, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Oct 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 10, 2018
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
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Oct 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 4, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
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May 25, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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May 25, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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May 25, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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May 22, 2018
Submission concerning representation
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May 17, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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May 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 9, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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May 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 9, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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May 9, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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May 9, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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May 9, 2018
Notice of opposition
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May 9, 2018
Notice of opposition
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May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 9, 2018
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May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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May 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 30, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Apr 30, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Apr 30, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Apr 30, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Apr 30, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 30, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 30, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 30, 2018
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Apr 30, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Aug 9, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Jul 13, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
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Jun 7, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Jun 7, 2017
French translation of claims
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Jun 7, 2017
German translation of the claims
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Jun 7, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
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Mar 31, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Mar 31, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Mar 31, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Mar 31, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Mar 31, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Mar 14, 2017
Examination started
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Feb 17, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Feb 17, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
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Jan 4, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
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Nov 30, 2016
Notification of forthcoming publication
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May 25, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
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Nov 5, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Nov 5, 2015
European search opinion
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Nov 5, 2015
European search report
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Oct 27, 2015
Search started
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Aug 14, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Aug 14, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Aug 14, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
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Jun 22, 2015
Abstract
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Jun 22, 2015
Claims
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Jun 22, 2015
Description
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Jun 22, 2015
Designation of inventor
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Jun 22, 2015
Matter concerning the application
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Jun 22, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
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Jun 22, 2015
Request for grant of a European patent
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