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Method And Device For The Embossment Rolling Of A Strip - EP3253505

The patent EP3253505 was granted to Hydro Aluminium Rolled Products on Jul 10, 2019. The application was filed on Jan 26, 2016 under application number EP16701520A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3253505

HYDRO ALUMINIUM ROLLED PRODUCTS

Application Number: EP16701520A
Filing Date: Jan 26, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 17, 2024
Publication Date: Jul 10, 2019
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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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
SMS GROUP	Apr 9, 2020	KLUPPEL	ADMISSIBLE
C TEC CONSTELLIUM TECHNOLOGY CENTER CONSTELLIUM NEUF BRISACH	Apr 7, 2020	CONSTELLIUM PROPRIETE INDUSTRIELLE	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (15) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	GB2144666
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JPH02169109
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JPS55165217
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO03018221
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2009020587
OPPOSITION	GB1147986
OPPOSITION	GB2144666
OPPOSITION	JP2000094005
OPPOSITION	JPH02169109
OPPOSITION	JPH10166001
OPPOSITION	JPH1094803
OPPOSITION	JPS55165217
OPPOSITION	US2004148994
OPPOSITION	WO03018221
OPPOSITION	WO2009020587

Dossier Documents

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Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 20, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 16, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
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May 16, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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May 16, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Apr 16, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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Apr 16, 2024
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
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Mar 13, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Mar 8, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 8, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 8, 2024
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Feb 29, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Feb 23, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 23, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Feb 23, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 23, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Feb 19, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 19, 2024
Citation in appeal procedure - 004
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Feb 19, 2024
Citation in appeal procedure - 022
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Feb 19, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 19, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Jan 24, 2024
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
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Jan 24, 2024
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
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Jan 24, 2024
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
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Dec 1, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Nov 24, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 24, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Nov 24, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Nov 24, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Nov 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 20, 2023
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Nov 15, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 9, 2023
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Oct 26, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Oct 26, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Oct 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 23, 2023
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Oct 18, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Oct 18, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Oct 18, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Oct 18, 2023
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
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Oct 13, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Aug 9, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
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Jan 20, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jan 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 17, 2023
Reply to appeal
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Sep 15, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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Sep 15, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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Sep 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 12, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Jul 5, 2022
Refund of fees
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Jul 1, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jul 1, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jun 28, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Jun 28, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Jun 28, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Jun 28, 2022
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Appeal
Jun 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 23, 2022
Notice of appeal
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May 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 9, 2022
Advice of delivery
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May 2, 2022
Advice of delivery
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May 2, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
May 2, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
OPPO
May 2, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
May 2, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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May 2, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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May 2, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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May 2, 2022
Means of redress
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May 2, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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May 2, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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May 2, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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May 2, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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May 2, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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May 2, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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May 2, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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May 2, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 2, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 2, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Apr 26, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Feb 1, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Jan 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 27, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
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Jan 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 27, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 13, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Dec 13, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 2, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 1, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Dec 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 1, 2021
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Dec 1, 2021
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Dec 1, 2021
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Dec 1, 2021
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Dec 1, 2021
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Dec 1, 2021
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Dec 1, 2021
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Dec 1, 2021
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Dec 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Dec 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Dec 1, 2021
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Dec 1, 2021
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Dec 1, 2021
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Dec 1, 2021
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Dec 1, 2021
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Dec 1, 2021
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Dec 1, 2021
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Dec 1, 2021
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Dec 1, 2021
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Dec 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
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Dec 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
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Dec 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 1, 2021
Patent document filed by a Third party
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Dec 1, 2021
Patent document filed by a Third party
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Dec 1, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Dec 1, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Dec 1, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
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Dec 1, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 1, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 1, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jun 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 12, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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May 12, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Feb 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Feb 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Feb 4, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Feb 4, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Feb 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 4, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jan 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 11, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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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 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Oct 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Oct 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Oct 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 26, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Jun 16, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jun 16, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jun 16, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Jun 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 9, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jun 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 3, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jun 3, 2020
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 16, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Apr 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 15, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Apr 15, 2020
Request for documents
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Apr 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Apr 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Apr 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Apr 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Apr 9, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Apr 9, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Apr 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Apr 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Apr 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Apr 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Apr 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Apr 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Apr 7, 2020
General authorisation
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Apr 7, 2020
General authorisation
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Apr 7, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Apr 7, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Apr 7, 2020
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jul 22, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jun 14, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
May 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 29, 2019
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
May 29, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
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May 29, 2019
French translation of claims
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May 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 23, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Jan 23, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Jan 23, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Jan 23, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Jan 23, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Nov 20, 2018
Examination started
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May 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 14, 2018
Priority search results
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May 14, 2018
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
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May 2, 2018
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
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Mar 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 5, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Mar 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Mar 5, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Mar 5, 2018
Amended description with annotations
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Mar 5, 2018
Amendments received before examination
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Mar 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 3, 2018
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
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Jan 3, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
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Nov 15, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Sep 12, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Sep 8, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
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Sep 8, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
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Jul 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 21, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
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Jun 19, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
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Apr 19, 2017
Annex to International preliminary examination report
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Apr 19, 2017
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Apr 19, 2017
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Apr 19, 2017
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Apr 19, 2017
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Mar 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Mar 29, 2017
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
PCT2
Mar 29, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Mar 29, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
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Mar 29, 2017
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
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Jan 30, 2017
Written opinion
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Jan 30, 2017
Written opinion - free text sheet
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Jan 30, 2017
Written opinion - points I-VIII
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Jan 2, 2017
Notification of election of EPO
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Dec 30, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 30, 2016
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
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Dec 30, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
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Dec 30, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
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Dec 30, 2016
Reply to International Search Opinion
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Dec 9, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit
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Dec 9, 2016
Notification of receipt of demand
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Dec 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 2, 2016
PCT demand form
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Dec 2, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
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Dec 2, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
PCT2
Aug 30, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Aug 11, 2016
Copy of the international search report
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Aug 11, 2016
Published international application - A1
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Apr 28, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Apr 28, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Apr 28, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
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Feb 12, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
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Feb 2, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
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Jan 28, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
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Jan 26, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 26, 2016
Abstract
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Jan 26, 2016
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Jan 26, 2016
Description
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Jan 26, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
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Jan 26, 2016
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