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The patent EP3209164 was granted to Nedcon on Feb 9, 2022. The application was filed on Oct 1, 2015 under application number EP15771620A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3209164

NEDCON

Application Number: EP15771620A
Filing Date: Oct 1, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 7, 2022
Publication Date: Feb 9, 2022
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions

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
BITO LAGERTECHNIK BITTMANN	May 15, 2019	RICHARDT PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (9) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE20303178U
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE3021090
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US6173846
OPPOSITION	DE20303178U
OPPOSITION	DE4319300
OPPOSITION	EP2653408
OPPOSITION	US6173846
OPPOSITION	WO0078180
OTHER	EP2653408

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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Jan 13, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jan 13, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Jan 10, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Jan 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 4, 2022
English translation of the claims
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Jan 4, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Jan 4, 2022
French translation of claims
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Jan 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 6, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
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Oct 6, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Oct 6, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
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Sep 7, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Sep 7, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Jun 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 27, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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May 27, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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May 27, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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May 27, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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May 27, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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May 27, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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May 27, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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May 27, 2021
Means of redress
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May 27, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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May 27, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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May 27, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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May 27, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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May 27, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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May 27, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 27, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jan 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 26, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Jan 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 25, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jan 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
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Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
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Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
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Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
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Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
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Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
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Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
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Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
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Jan 22, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
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Jan 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 18, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jan 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 14, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
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Jan 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 14, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 5, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 5, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Jan 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 5, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 4, 2021
Document concerning representation
Search/Exam
Dec 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 25, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Nov 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 17, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 12, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Nov 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Nov 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 12, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Nov 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 4, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Nov 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Nov 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Nov 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Nov 4, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
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Nov 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 4, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Nov 4, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 18, 2020
Document concerning representation
Search/Exam
Aug 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 29, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jul 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 28, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Jul 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Mar 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Mar 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Mar 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 11, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Mar 10, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Mar 10, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Mar 10, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Mar 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 10, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Mar 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 5, 2020
General enquiry
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Mar 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 12, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Feb 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 12, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
OPPO
Jan 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jan 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jan 21, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jan 21, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jan 21, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jan 21, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 21, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 21, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 7, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Nov 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Oct 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 28, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Oct 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 23, 2019
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
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Sep 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 17, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
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May 31, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
May 31, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
May 23, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
May 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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May 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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May 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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May 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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May 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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May 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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May 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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May 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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May 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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May 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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May 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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May 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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May 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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May 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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May 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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May 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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May 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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May 15, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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May 15, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
May 15, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
May 15, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 27, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jul 19, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jul 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jul 2, 2018
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 2, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 2, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jul 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 28, 2018
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2018
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2018
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Search/Exam
May 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 23, 2018
Citation filed by a third party
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May 23, 2018
Citation filed by a third party
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May 23, 2018
Citation filed by a third party
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May 23, 2018
Citation filed by a third party
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May 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 23, 2018
Observations by third parties
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May 8, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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May 8, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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May 8, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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May 8, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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May 8, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Mar 21, 2018
Examination started
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Aug 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 8, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Aug 8, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Aug 8, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Aug 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Aug 2, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Jun 9, 2017
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
May 29, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
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May 29, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
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May 29, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
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May 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 4, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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May 4, 2017
Priority search results
Search/Exam
May 4, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Apr 3, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
PCTRO
Apr 3, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
May 18, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Apr 28, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Apr 28, 2016
Copy of the international search report
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Apr 28, 2016
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Jan 5, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Jan 5, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Jan 5, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Oct 9, 2015
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
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Oct 1, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Oct 1, 2015
Abstract
PCTRO
Oct 1, 2015
Claims
PCTRO
Oct 1, 2015
Description
PCTRO
Oct 1, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
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Oct 1, 2015
Drawings
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Oct 1, 2015
Electronic request for grant of an International application
PCTRO