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Synergistic Antimicrobial Composition Of Zinc Pyrithione - EP3160228

The patent EP3160228 was granted to Jubilant Ingrevia on Oct 31, 2018. The application was filed on Nov 7, 2014 under application number EP14824128A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3160228

JUBILANT INGREVIA

Application Number: EP14824128A
Filing Date: Nov 7, 2014
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 26, 2021
Publication Date: Oct 31, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE	Jul 31, 2019	SAUVAITRE	-

Patent Citations (20) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	US2004058855
DESCRIPTION	US5939203
DESCRIPTION	US6908912
DESCRIPTION	US7026308
DESCRIPTION	US7455851
DESCRIPTION	US8119168
DESCRIPTION	US8501725
DESCRIPTION	US8691726
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US5696169
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO03088965
OPPOSITION	EP0589047
OPPOSITION	FR2838336
OPPOSITION	US2004253194
OPPOSITION	US5219487
OPPOSITION	US5696169
OPPOSITION	WO0100151
OPPOSITION	WO03088965
OPPOSITION	WO2004082649
OPPOSITION	WO2006120135
OPPOSITION	WO2007076125

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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Nov 25, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Nov 25, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Nov 22, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Aug 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Aug 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Aug 11, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Aug 11, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Aug 11, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
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Aug 11, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
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Aug 11, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Aug 11, 2021
Means of redress
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Aug 11, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Aug 11, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Aug 11, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Aug 11, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Aug 11, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Aug 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Aug 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jul 21, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Jul 16, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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May 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 21, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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May 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 20, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 30, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Mar 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 9, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Mar 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 9, 2021
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (proprietor)
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Dec 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 18, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Dec 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Dec 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Dec 10, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Dec 10, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Dec 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Dec 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Dec 10, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Dec 10, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Aug 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Aug 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Aug 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Aug 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 20, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Aug 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 14, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jul 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jul 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Apr 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Apr 29, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
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Apr 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Mar 23, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Mar 23, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Mar 23, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Mar 23, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 23, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 23, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
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Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
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Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
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Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
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Jan 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Jan 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Jan 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
OPPO
Jan 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 2, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Aug 12, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Aug 12, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Aug 6, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jul 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Jul 31, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Jul 31, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 31, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Jul 31, 2019
Notice of opposition
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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
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Sep 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 19, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Sep 19, 2018
French translation of claims
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Sep 19, 2018
German translation of the claims
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Sep 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 28, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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May 28, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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May 28, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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May 28, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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May 28, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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May 2, 2018
Examination started
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Dec 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 8, 2017
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
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Oct 30, 2017
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
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Aug 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 14, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Aug 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 14, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Aug 14, 2017
Amended description with annotations
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Aug 14, 2017
Amendments received before examination
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Aug 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 5, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Feb 3, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Feb 1, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
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Feb 1, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
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Jan 11, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Dec 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 22, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
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Dec 22, 2016
Submission concerning representation
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Nov 4, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
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Jan 19, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Dec 30, 2015
Copy of the international search report
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Dec 30, 2015
Published international application - A1
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Feb 6, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Feb 6, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Feb 6, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
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Jan 2, 2015
Abstract
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Jan 2, 2015
Claims
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Jan 2, 2015
Description
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