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Method For Producing A Product From A Nanofiber-Containing Bioplastic Material - EP3183289

The patent EP3183289 was granted to Berndorf Band on Oct 10, 2018. The application was filed on Aug 21, 2015 under application number EP15781289A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3183289

BERNDORF BAND

Application Number: EP15781289A
Filing Date: Aug 21, 2015
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jul 28, 2023
Publication Date: Oct 10, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
IPCO GERMANY	Jul 9, 2019	PATENTANWALTE RUFF	-

Patent Citations (17) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	WO2013060934
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE102005042398
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE102011119645
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	FR1571605
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2005121437
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2010124651
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2839651
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2013060934
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2014071523
OPPOSITION	DE102012111178
OPPOSITION	DE19517763
OPPOSITION	EP1222306
OPPOSITION	US2010124651
OPPOSITION	US4481077
OPPOSITION	WO2013060934
OPPOSITION	WO2014068196
OPPOSITION	WO8912107

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, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Jun 23, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Appeal
Jun 23, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Jun 23, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Jun 15, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Jun 15, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Jun 15, 2023
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Appeal
Apr 18, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Apr 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Apr 13, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Appeal
Mar 28, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Mar 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Mar 24, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Mar 24, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Mar 24, 2023
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Mar 24, 2023
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Mar 24, 2023
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Mar 24, 2023
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Feb 28, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jan 26, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jan 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jan 23, 2023
Authorisation
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Jan 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 23, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Dec 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Dec 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Dec 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 19, 2022
Communication about missing proof of delivery
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Dec 16, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Dec 16, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Dec 15, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Dec 15, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Nov 23, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 11, 2022
Authorisation
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Nov 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 11, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Nov 11, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Appeal
Nov 2, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
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Nov 2, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
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Nov 2, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Nov 2, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Oct 27, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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May 27, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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May 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 20, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Feb 17, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Feb 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Feb 4, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 4, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 4, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 4, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 4, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 4, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 4, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 4, 2022
Amended description with annotations
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Feb 4, 2022
Amended description with annotations
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Feb 4, 2022
Amended description with annotations
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Feb 4, 2022
Amended description with annotations
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Feb 4, 2022
Amended description with annotations
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Feb 4, 2022
Amended description with annotations
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Feb 4, 2022
Amended description with annotations
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Feb 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
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Feb 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
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Feb 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
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Feb 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
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Feb 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
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Feb 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
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Feb 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
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Feb 4, 2022
Description
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Feb 4, 2022
Description
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Feb 4, 2022
Description
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Feb 4, 2022
Description
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Feb 4, 2022
Description
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Feb 4, 2022
Description
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Feb 4, 2022
Description
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Feb 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 4, 2022
Reply to appeal
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Jan 21, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Nov 22, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Nov 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 11, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Aug 13, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Aug 13, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Aug 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Aug 10, 2021
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Jul 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jul 12, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jul 12, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Jul 12, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Jul 12, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Jul 12, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Jul 12, 2021
Means of redress
OPPO
Jul 12, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jul 12, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jul 12, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Jul 12, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 12, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 12, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jul 12, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jun 11, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 11, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 10, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 10, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 4, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Sep 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Sep 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 14, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Sep 14, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Sep 14, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Sep 14, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 4, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Sep 4, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Aug 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 12, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Jul 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 22, 2020
Amended description with annotations
OPPO
Jul 22, 2020
Amended description with annotations
OPPO
Jul 22, 2020
Amended description with annotations
OPPO
Jul 22, 2020
Amended description with annotations
OPPO
Jul 22, 2020
Amended description with annotations
OPPO
Jul 22, 2020
Amended description with annotations
OPPO
Jul 22, 2020
Amended description with annotations
OPPO
Jul 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Jul 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Jul 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Jul 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Jul 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Jul 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
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Jul 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
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Jul 22, 2020
Description
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Jul 22, 2020
Description
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Jul 22, 2020
Description
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Jul 22, 2020
Description
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Jul 22, 2020
Description
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Jul 22, 2020
Description
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Jul 22, 2020
Description
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Jul 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 22, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 21, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Jul 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 13, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
OPPO
Apr 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
OPPO
Apr 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
OPPO
Apr 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
OPPO
Apr 8, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Apr 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 8, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 8, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 13, 2020
Authorisation
OPPO
Feb 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 13, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 31, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 29, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jan 29, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Jan 29, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jan 29, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 28, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jul 25, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jul 25, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jul 17, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Jul 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Jul 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Jul 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Jul 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Jul 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Jul 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Jul 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Jul 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Jul 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Jul 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Jul 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Jul 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jul 9, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Oct 22, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Sep 13, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Aug 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Aug 28, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Aug 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jul 26, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Jul 26, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jul 26, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jul 26, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Jul 26, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Jun 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 28, 2018
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jun 28, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jun 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 28, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Search/Exam
Apr 18, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Apr 18, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Apr 18, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Apr 18, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Apr 18, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Mar 20, 2018
Examination started
Search/Exam
Sep 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 28, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Sep 28, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Sep 28, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Sep 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
May 31, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Mar 31, 2017
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Mar 28, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 28, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 20, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Feb 28, 2017
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Feb 28, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Jan 4, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Jul 21, 2016
Annex to International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Jul 21, 2016
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Jul 21, 2016
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Jul 21, 2016
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Jul 21, 2016
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Jul 19, 2016
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Jul 8, 2016
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
PCT2
Jul 8, 2016
PCT demand form
PCT2
Jul 8, 2016
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/404
PCT2
Jul 7, 2016
Invitation to correct defects in demand
PCT2
Jul 6, 2016
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT) (without attachments)
PCT2
Jun 24, 2016
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Jun 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Jun 21, 2016
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
PCT2
Jun 21, 2016
PCT demand form
PCT2
Jun 21, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Jun 21, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Jun 21, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
PCT2
Jun 21, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
PCT2
Jun 21, 2016
Reply to International Search Opinion
PCT2
Mar 15, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Feb 25, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Feb 25, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Feb 25, 2016
Published international application - A1
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Jan 21, 2016
ISR: cited documents
PCTISA
Jan 21, 2016
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
PCTISA
Jan 20, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Jan 20, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Jan 20, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Oct 30, 2015
Notification of receipt of Search copy
PCTISA
Oct 7, 2015
Fee calculation sheet for an international application
PCTISA
Oct 7, 2015
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA
Aug 21, 2015
Abstract
PCTISA
Aug 21, 2015
Claims
PCTISA
Aug 21, 2015
Description
PCTISA
Aug 21, 2015
Drawings
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