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The patent EP3120578 was granted to Bose on Aug 17, 2022. The application was filed on Mar 19, 2015 under application number EP15714128A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3120578

BOSE

Application Number: EP15714128A
Filing Date: Mar 19, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 15, 2022
Publication Date: Aug 17, 2022
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
KS HIMPP	Jul 30, 2019	FDST PATENTANWALTE	-

Patent Citations (21) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2009154741
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2012095528
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2012183164
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US6035050
OPPOSITION	EP1858292
OPPOSITION	EP1906700
OPPOSITION	EP2549397
OPPOSITION	EP2884766
OPPOSITION	EP3120578
OPPOSITION	US2011293123
OPPOSITION	US2013177189
OPPOSITION	US2014032596
OPPOSITION	US2014314261
OPPOSITION	US6041311
OPPOSITION	US6530083
OPPOSITION	US8532317
OPPOSITION	WO2012066149
OPPOSITION	WO2012092562
OPPOSITION	WO2014124449
OPPOSITION	WO2015024584
OPPOSITION	WO2015143151

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

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Jul 21, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jul 21, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Jul 15, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Jul 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 6, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Jul 6, 2022
French translation of claims
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Jul 6, 2022
German translation of the claims
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Jul 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 8, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
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Apr 8, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Apr 8, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
OPPO
Mar 30, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Mar 30, 2022
Refund of fees
Appeal
Mar 29, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Mar 29, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Mar 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Mar 24, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
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Mar 2, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Mar 2, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Feb 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Feb 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Feb 23, 2022
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Jan 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Dec 23, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Dec 23, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Dec 23, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Dec 23, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Dec 23, 2021
Means of redress
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Dec 23, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Dec 23, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Dec 23, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Dec 23, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Dec 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Dec 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Nov 9, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Oct 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 1, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Sep 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 30, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Sep 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Sep 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Sep 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Sep 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Sep 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Sep 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
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Sep 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
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Sep 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
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Sep 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
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Sep 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
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Sep 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
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Sep 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jun 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Dec 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Nov 27, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 27, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 27, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Nov 27, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Nov 27, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 27, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 15, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Oct 15, 2020
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
OPPO
Oct 15, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Oct 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Oct 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Oct 9, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Oct 9, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Oct 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Oct 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
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Oct 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
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Oct 2, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Oct 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 2, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Oct 2, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Sep 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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May 14, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
May 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
May 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Apr 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 21, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Apr 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 21, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
OPPO
Apr 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 30, 2020
Document concerning representation
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Mar 10, 2020
Document concerning representation
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Feb 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Feb 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Feb 19, 2020
Request concerning the applicant/representative
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Feb 14, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Feb 14, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Feb 14, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Feb 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Feb 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jan 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 30, 2019
Claims
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Dec 30, 2019
Claims
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Dec 30, 2019
Claims
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Dec 30, 2019
Claims
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Dec 30, 2019
Claims
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Dec 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 30, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Dec 30, 2019
Submission concerning representation
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Aug 14, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Aug 7, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Jul 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Jul 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Jul 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Jul 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Jul 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Jul 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Jul 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Jul 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Jul 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Jul 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Jul 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Jul 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Jul 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Jul 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Jul 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Jul 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Jul 30, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
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Jul 30, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Jul 30, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Jul 30, 2019
Priority document
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Jul 30, 2019
Published international application - A1
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Nov 12, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Oct 5, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Sep 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 24, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Sep 24, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Sep 24, 2018
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Sep 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Aug 24, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Aug 24, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Aug 24, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Aug 24, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Aug 24, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Nov 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 16, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 16, 2017
Description
Search/Exam
Nov 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Nov 16, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2017
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Nov 2, 2017
Examination started
Search/Exam
Mar 21, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Jan 11, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Jan 11, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Jan 11, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Jan 4, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Nov 3, 2016
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Oct 24, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Oct 6, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Sep 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 16, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Sep 16, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jul 29, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Oct 13, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Sep 24, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Sep 24, 2015
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
May 28, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
May 28, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
May 28, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Apr 2, 2015
Abstract
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Apr 2, 2015
Annex
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Apr 2, 2015
Claims
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Apr 2, 2015
Description
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Apr 2, 2015
Drawings
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