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Process For Preparing Polyurea Microcapsules - EP3280525

The patent EP3280525 was granted to Firmenich on Jul 10, 2019. The application was originally filed on Apr 6, 2016 under application number EP16717287A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3280525

FIRMENICH

Application Number: EP16717287A
Filing Date: Apr 6, 2016
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Jun 7, 2019
Publication Date: Jul 10, 2019
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GIVAUDAN	Apr 8, 2020	HASELTINE LAKE KEMPNER	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (31) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	EP1741775
DESCRIPTION	GB2432843
DESCRIPTION	GB2432850
DESCRIPTION	GB2432851
DESCRIPTION	GB2432852
DESCRIPTION	US2007202063
DESCRIPTION	US2013313734
DESCRIPTION	WO2005054422
DESCRIPTION	WO2007062733
DESCRIPTION	WO2007062833
DESCRIPTION	WO2008016684
DESCRIPTION	WO2011154893
DESCRIPTION	WO2013000587
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2013313734
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2013337023
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US5225118
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2011154893
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2015023961
OPPOSITION	EP2298439
OPPOSITION	US2002064656
OPPOSITION	US2011071064
OPPOSITION	US2012148644
OPPOSITION	US2013313734
OPPOSITION	US2013330292
OPPOSITION	US2013337023
OPPOSITION	US2014135253
OPPOSITION	US2014323376
OPPOSITION	US5225118
OPPOSITION	WO2011154893
OPPOSITION	WO2013000587
OPPOSITION	WO2015023961

Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (2) New

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Citation Phase	Reference Text
OPPOSITION	- Anonymous, "Lupranate M20 - datasheet", Datasheet, (20080300), pages 1 - 4, XP055721457
OPPOSITION	- Anonymous, "Morwet d-425 powder - product information", Morwet, (20050715), pages 1 - 2, XP055721463

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Dossier Documents

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Oct 23, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 23, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 23, 2025
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Oct 23, 2025
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Oct 23, 2025
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Oct 23, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Oct 23, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Oct 23, 2025
Means of redress
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Jul 4, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 4, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 4, 2025
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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Jul 4, 2025
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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Jun 3, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 28, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 28, 2025
Amended description with annotations
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May 28, 2025
Description
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May 28, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 28, 2025
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
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Feb 17, 2025
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Feb 17, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 17, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 17, 2025
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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Feb 17, 2025
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
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Nov 19, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
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Nov 19, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Nov 19, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Sep 26, 2024
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
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Sep 10, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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Sep 10, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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Sep 10, 2024
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
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Jul 25, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 22, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 22, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Jul 4, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jul 1, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 1, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 1, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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May 31, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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May 27, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 27, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
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May 27, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
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May 27, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 27, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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May 15, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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May 15, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Feb 13, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Feb 8, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 8, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 8, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Feb 8, 2024
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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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
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 9, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Nov 9, 2023
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Oct 18, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
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Oct 18, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
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Oct 13, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Aug 4, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Aug 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 1, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Jul 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 14, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jun 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 9, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 016
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Jun 9, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 017
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Jun 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 9, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Nov 4, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Oct 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 31, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 31, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 31, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 31, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 31, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 31, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 31, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
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Oct 31, 2022
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Oct 31, 2022
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Oct 31, 2022
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Oct 31, 2022
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Oct 31, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 014
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Oct 31, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 015
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Oct 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 31, 2022
Reply to appeal
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Oct 13, 2022
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
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Oct 13, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Sep 28, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
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Aug 2, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
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Jul 5, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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Jun 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 30, 2022
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
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Jun 30, 2022
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
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Jun 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 30, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Apr 26, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Apr 26, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Apr 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 20, 2022
Notice of appeal
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Mar 3, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Feb 24, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Feb 21, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Feb 21, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Feb 21, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Feb 21, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Feb 21, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Feb 21, 2022
Means of redress
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Feb 21, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Feb 21, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Feb 21, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Feb 21, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Feb 21, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Feb 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Feb 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Oct 5, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Sep 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Sep 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Sep 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Aug 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
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Aug 3, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
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Aug 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 3, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jul 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 26, 2021
Communication of amended entries
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Jul 26, 2021
Communication of amended entries
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Jul 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 20, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
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Jul 20, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Nov 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Nov 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Nov 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 12, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 12, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 12, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Nov 12, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Nov 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Nov 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Nov 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Oct 28, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Oct 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Oct 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Oct 12, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Oct 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 12, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Aug 26, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Search/Exam
Jun 18, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jun 18, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jun 2, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Search/Exam
May 19, 2020
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
OPPO
May 19, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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May 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 15, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
OPPO
May 14, 2020
Authorisation
Search/Exam
May 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
May 14, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Search/Exam
May 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 13, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
OPPO
Apr 16, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Apr 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
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Apr 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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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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Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Apr 8, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Apr 8, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
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Apr 8, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 8, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Dec 10, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Search/Exam
Dec 10, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Search/Exam
Jul 22, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Jun 14, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
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May 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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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
German translation of the claims
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May 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 12, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Mar 12, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Mar 12, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Mar 12, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Mar 12, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Feb 12, 2019
Examination started
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May 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 22, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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May 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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May 22, 2018
Amendments received before examination
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May 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 17, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Nov 30, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Nov 23, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Nov 15, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
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Nov 15, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
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Nov 15, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
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Nov 15, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
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Oct 24, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Oct 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 6, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
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Aug 18, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
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Oct 31, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Oct 13, 2016
Copy of the international search report
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Oct 13, 2016
Published international application - A1
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Jun 23, 2016
ISR: cited documents
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Jun 22, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Jun 22, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Jun 22, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
May 3, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
PCTISA
Apr 28, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
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Apr 22, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
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Apr 6, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 6, 2016
Abstract
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Apr 6, 2016
Claims
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Apr 6, 2016
Description
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Apr 6, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
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Apr 6, 2016
Drawings
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Apr 6, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
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Apr 6, 2016
Priority document (RO-procedure)
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