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Drive For A Vertical Stirred Mill - EP3271617

The patent EP3271617 was granted to Compagnie Engrenages ET Reducteurs Messian Durand on Feb 8, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 17, 2016 under application number EP16710239A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3271617

COMPAGNIE ENGRENAGES ET REDUCTEURS MESSIAN DURAND

Application Number: EP16710239A
Filing Date: Mar 17, 2016
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 6, 2023
Publication Date: Feb 8, 2023
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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
FLENDER	Dec 1, 2020	MICHALSKI HUTTERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (11) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE19917609
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE3226816
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP1757839
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US4013235
OPPOSITION	CH662006
OPPOSITION	CN102717291
OPPOSITION	DE1557107
OPPOSITION	DE3523378
OPPOSITION	EP0144850
OPPOSITION	US4753534
OPPOSITION	WO9420201

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 12, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jan 12, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jan 9, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Dec 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 22, 2022
English translation of the claims
OPPO
Dec 22, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
OPPO
Dec 22, 2022
German translation of the claims
OPPO
Dec 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 21, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
OPPO
Oct 21, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Oct 21, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
OPPO
Sep 27, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Jun 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 14, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jun 14, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Jun 14, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Jun 14, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Jun 14, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Jun 14, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Jun 14, 2022
Means of redress
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Jun 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Jun 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Jun 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Jun 14, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Jun 14, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Jun 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jun 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 17, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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May 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 13, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
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May 13, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
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May 13, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
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May 13, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
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May 13, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
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May 13, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
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May 13, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
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May 13, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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May 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 13, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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May 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 19, 2022
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Apr 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 12, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 6, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
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Mar 16, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Mar 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Mar 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 10, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Mar 10, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Mar 10, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 20, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 20, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 7, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Dec 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 7, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Dec 7, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Dec 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
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Dec 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Dec 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Dec 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Dec 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Dec 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Dec 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Dec 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Dec 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Dec 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Dec 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Dec 3, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Dec 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 3, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jul 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Jul 9, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 9, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Apr 30, 2021
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Apr 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Apr 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Apr 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Apr 20, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Apr 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 20, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Apr 20, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
OPPO
Dec 18, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Dec 18, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Dec 7, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Dec 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
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Dec 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Dec 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Dec 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Dec 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Dec 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Dec 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Dec 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Dec 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Dec 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Dec 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Dec 1, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Dec 1, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Dec 1, 2020
Published international application - A1
OPPO
Mar 16, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Feb 6, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jan 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 24, 2020
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jan 24, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Jan 24, 2020
German translation of the claims
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Jan 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 26, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Sep 26, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Sep 26, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Sep 26, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Sep 26, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Jan 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 3, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Nov 16, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Search/Exam
Nov 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 13, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Jul 18, 2018
Annex to the communication
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Jul 18, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
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Jul 12, 2018
Examination started
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Jan 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 4, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Jan 4, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Jan 4, 2018
Amendments received before examination
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Jan 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 4, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Oct 25, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Oct 20, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
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Oct 18, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Oct 2, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Sep 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 15, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
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Jul 26, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
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Oct 11, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Sep 22, 2016
Copy of the international search report
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Sep 22, 2016
Published international application - A1
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May 18, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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May 18, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
May 18, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Mar 23, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
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Mar 22, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
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Mar 17, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 17, 2016
Abstract
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Mar 17, 2016
Claims
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Mar 17, 2016
Description
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Mar 17, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
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Mar 17, 2016
Drawings
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Mar 17, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
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