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Alloy For Pressure Die Casting - EP3235917

The patent EP3235917 was granted to Aluminium Rheinfelden Alloys on Aug 15, 2018. The application was filed on Apr 19, 2016 under application number EP16165969A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3235917

ALUMINIUM RHEINFELDEN ALLOYS

Application Number: EP16165969A
Filing Date: Apr 19, 2016
Status: Revoked; Sep 23, 2024
Publication Date: Aug 15, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
TRIMET ALUMINIUM	Mar 28, 2019	FLACCUS	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (24) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	EP0687742
DESCRIPTION	EP1612286
DESCRIPTION	EP2653579
DESCRIPTION	EP2735621
OPPOSITION	DE102008046803
OPPOSITION	DE102008055928
OPPOSITION	DE102008055929
OPPOSITION	DE102009012073
OPPOSITION	DE102010055011
OPPOSITION	DE102011112005
OPPOSITION	DE10351666
OPPOSITION	DE1211800
OPPOSITION	EP1612286
OPPOSITION	EP2657360
OPPOSITION	EP2735621
OPPOSITION	EP2738273
OPPOSITION	GB605282
OPPOSITION	US2005224145
OPPOSITION	US3211547
OPPOSITION	US4222830
OPPOSITION	WO2005071127
SEARCH	DE102009012073
SEARCH	EP1612286
SEARCH	EP2735621

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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Sep 11, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
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Sep 11, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Aug 5, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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Aug 5, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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Aug 5, 2024
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
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Jul 26, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jul 23, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 23, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 23, 2024
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Jul 11, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jul 5, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 5, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jul 5, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Jul 3, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jul 2, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jun 28, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 28, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 28, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Jun 27, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 27, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 27, 2024
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jun 21, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jun 20, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Jun 18, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Jun 17, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jun 11, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jun 6, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Jun 6, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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May 14, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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May 14, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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May 14, 2024
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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May 14, 2024
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Apr 19, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Apr 19, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Apr 16, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Feb 19, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Feb 9, 2024
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Dec 8, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Dec 1, 2023
Letter which had not been notified
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Nov 17, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Nov 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Nov 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 14, 2023
Reply to appeal
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Jul 7, 2023
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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Jul 5, 2023
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Jul 4, 2023
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Mar 28, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
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Mar 27, 2023
Notice of appeal
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Mar 23, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Mar 23, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Mar 20, 2023
Notice of appeal
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Mar 9, 2023
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 8, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 8, 2023
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 8, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 6, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Mar 6, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Mar 6, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Mar 6, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Mar 6, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Mar 6, 2023
Means of redress
OPPO
Mar 6, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Mar 6, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Mar 6, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Mar 6, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 6, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 6, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Mar 6, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jan 24, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 24, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 19, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Jan 19, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Jan 19, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 29, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 29, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 23, 2022
Authorisation
OPPO
Nov 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 23, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 16, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 31, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 27, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 19, 2022
Document concerning representation
Search/Exam
Mar 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 1, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 1, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 23, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Feb 23, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 23, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 23, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Feb 23, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Sep 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 9, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 31, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 31, 2021
Brief communication to third party
OPPO
Aug 31, 2021
Brief communication to third party
OPPO
Aug 31, 2021
Communication from the Legal Division
OPPO
Aug 31, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 31, 2021
Letter to the Legal Division
OPPO
Aug 19, 2021
Annex
OPPO
Aug 19, 2021
Annex
OPPO
Aug 19, 2021
Annex
OPPO
Aug 19, 2021
Annex
OPPO
Aug 19, 2021
Letter to the Legal Division
OPPO
Aug 18, 2021
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Annex
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Authorisation
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Letter concerning fees and payments
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Letter to the Legal Division
OPPO
Jul 30, 2021
Brief communication
OPPO
Jul 30, 2021
Brief communication to third party
OPPO
Jul 12, 2021
Letter to the Legal Division
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 5, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 5, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 2, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 1, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 9, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 9, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 9, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Mar 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Mar 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 3, 2021
Communication from the Legal Division
OPPO
Feb 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 26, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Feb 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 26, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
OPPO
Feb 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 19, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 25, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 25, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 29, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Sep 29, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Sep 29, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Sep 29, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 29, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 10, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Sep 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 2, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Aug 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 13, 2020
Description
OPPO
Aug 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 13, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
OPPO
Aug 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
OPPO
Aug 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
OPPO
Aug 10, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 22, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 7, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 30, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Mar 30, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Mar 30, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Mar 30, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 30, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 30, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 3, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
OPPO
Mar 3, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Dec 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 2, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 25, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Oct 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 2, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
OPPO
Sep 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 26, 2019
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
OPPO
Sep 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 20, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
OPPO
May 28, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
May 28, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Apr 4, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
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Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
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Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
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Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
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Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
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Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
OPPO
Mar 28, 2019
Notice of opposition
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
Jun 28, 2018
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jun 28, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jun 28, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jun 28, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
Search/Exam
Apr 26, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Apr 26, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Apr 26, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Apr 26, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Apr 26, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2018
Examination started
Search/Exam
Oct 30, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
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Sep 27, 2017
Notification of forthcoming publication
Search/Exam
Sep 12, 2017
Submission concerning representation
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Apr 25, 2017
Submission concerning representation
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Jan 17, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Jan 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Jan 17, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Jan 17, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Sep 21, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Search/Exam
Sep 21, 2016
European search opinion
Search/Exam
Sep 21, 2016
European search report
Search/Exam
Sep 21, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Search/Exam
Sep 13, 2016
Search started
Search/Exam
Jun 10, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Apr 19, 2016
Abstract
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Apr 19, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2016
Description
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2016
Designation of inventor
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Apr 19, 2016
Request for grant of a European patent
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