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The patent EP3206693 was granted to Alcon on Aug 3, 2022. The application was filed on Oct 15, 2015 under application number EP15791399A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| STADA ARZNEIMITTEL | Apr 27, 2023 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | WO9002124 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013163219 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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Refund of fees
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Jun 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 21, 2022
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Jun 21, 2022
French translation of claims
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Jun 21, 2022
German translation of the claims
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Jun 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Feb 15, 2021
Claims
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Feb 15, 2021
Description
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Feb 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 15, 2021
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Annex to the communication
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Amended claims with annotations
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Amended claims with annotations
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Claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Apr 24, 2018
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Information on Search Strategy
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Apr 24, 2018
Search results under rule 164(2)(b) EPC
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Apr 10, 2018
Search started
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Annex to the communication
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Examination started
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Communication to designated inventor
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 21, 2017
Letter concerning the inventor
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Letter which had not been notified
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Amended claims with annotations
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May 10, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Apr 21, 2016
Published international application - A1
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ISR: cited documents
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Annex
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Description
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