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Negative Pressure Device - EP3202430

The patent EP3202430 was granted to Smith & Nephew on May 15, 2024. The application was filed on Sep 16, 2011 under application number EP16194965A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3202430

SMITH & NEPHEW

Application Number: EP16194965A
Filing Date: Sep 16, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 12, 2024
Publication Date: May 15, 2024
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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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	Representative	Opposition Status
LOHMANN & RAUSCHER	Apr 17, 2020	HERRMANN	ADMISSIBLE
KCI MANUFACTURING UNLIMITED	Mar 24, 2020	SIMMONS & SIMMONS	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (8) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
OPPOSITION	US2009227969
OPPOSITION	US2009275922
OPPOSITION	WO2005123170
OPPOSITION	WO2007051599
OPPOSITION	WO2009062915
OPPOSITION	WO2009135171
OPPOSITION	WO2012038727
SEARCH	US6471679

Dossier Documents

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Apr 18, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Apr 18, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Apr 18, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Mar 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 26, 2024
Authorisation
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Mar 26, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Mar 26, 2024
French translation of claims
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Mar 26, 2024
German translation of the claims
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Feb 8, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 8, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 7, 2024
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
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Feb 7, 2024
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Feb 1, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 1, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 1, 2024
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
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Jan 22, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
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Jan 22, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Jan 22, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Jan 22, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
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Jan 15, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Jan 15, 2024
Refund of fees
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Jan 11, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
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Jan 11, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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Jan 11, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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Jan 11, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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Jan 8, 2024
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
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Dec 22, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Dec 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 20, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
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Dec 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 19, 2023
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Dec 18, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Dec 18, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Dec 15, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Dec 15, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Dec 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 13, 2023
Request for correction
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Dec 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 12, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
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Dec 6, 2023
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
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Dec 6, 2023
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Dec 6, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Dec 4, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Dec 4, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Dec 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 1, 2023
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
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Nov 29, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Nov 29, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Nov 29, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Oct 30, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Oct 30, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Oct 25, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 25, 2023
General enquiry
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Oct 25, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 24, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Oct 24, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Oct 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 19, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Oct 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 12, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Oct 12, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Oct 12, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Oct 9, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Oct 6, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
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May 2, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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May 2, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Apr 25, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 25, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 25, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Dec 8, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Dec 8, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Dec 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 5, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Aug 22, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Aug 22, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Aug 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 16, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 16, 2022
Main request during appeals procedure
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Aug 16, 2022
Reply to appeal
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Apr 14, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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Apr 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Apr 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 8, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
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Apr 8, 2022
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Apr 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 8, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Feb 7, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Feb 7, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Feb 7, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Jan 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 28, 2022
Notice of appeal
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Dec 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Dec 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Dec 13, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Dec 13, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Dec 13, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Dec 13, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Dec 13, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Dec 13, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Dec 13, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Dec 13, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Dec 13, 2021
Means of redress
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Dec 13, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Dec 13, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Dec 13, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Dec 13, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Dec 13, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Dec 13, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Dec 13, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Dec 13, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Dec 13, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Dec 13, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Dec 13, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Nov 29, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Nov 10, 2021
Document concerning representation
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Nov 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Sep 29, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Sep 29, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Sep 29, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Sep 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 29, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 29, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 29, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Sep 29, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Sep 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 21, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jun 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Jun 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Jun 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Jun 25, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 25, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 25, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jun 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jun 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jun 17, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jun 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 2, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Jun 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 2, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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May 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 25, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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May 25, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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May 25, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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May 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 17, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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May 17, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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May 17, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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May 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 12, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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May 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 6, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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May 6, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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May 6, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
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May 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 6, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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May 6, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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May 6, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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May 6, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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May 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Mar 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 3, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Jan 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 8, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Nov 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 29, 2020
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
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Oct 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 28, 2020
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
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Oct 28, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Oct 27, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Oct 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 20, 2020
Authorisation
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Oct 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 20, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Oct 20, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Jun 18, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Jun 18, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Jun 18, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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May 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 4, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Apr 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 29, 2020
Communication indicating deficiencies in the notice of opposition which may no longer be remedied
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Apr 24, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Apr 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Apr 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Apr 17, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Apr 17, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Mar 31, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Mar 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Mar 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Mar 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Mar 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Mar 24, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Mar 24, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Jul 8, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Jun 21, 2019
Communication concerning a request to change bibliographic data after the decision to grant/decision to maintain the patent in a
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Jun 18, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Jun 5, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Jun 5, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Jun 5, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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May 31, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
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May 31, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
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Apr 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 25, 2019
Authorisation
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Apr 25, 2019
French translation of claims
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Apr 25, 2019
German translation of the claims
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Apr 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 17, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Dec 17, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Dec 17, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Dec 17, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Dec 17, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Dec 7, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Nov 15, 2018
Examination started
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Feb 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 7, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Feb 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 7, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Feb 7, 2018
Amended description with annotations
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Feb 7, 2018
Amendments received before examination
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Feb 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 14, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
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Jul 19, 2017
Refund of fees
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Jul 12, 2017
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Jul 11, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Jul 11, 2017
European search opinion
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Jul 11, 2017
European search report
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Jul 11, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
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Jun 6, 2017
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
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May 11, 2017
Submission concerning representation
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Apr 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 18, 2017
Reply to the invitation to clarify the claims/the subject matter of the application
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Feb 17, 2017
Annex to the communication
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Feb 17, 2017
Invitation to indicate the subject-matter to be searched
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Feb 7, 2017
Search started
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Jan 13, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
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Oct 21, 2016
Abstract
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Oct 21, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
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Oct 21, 2016
Claims
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Oct 21, 2016
Description
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Oct 21, 2016
Designation of inventor
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Drawings
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Oct 21, 2016
Request for grant of a European patent
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Apr 20, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Apr 20, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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