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Intelligent Controller And Method For Electronic Cigarette - EP3320792

The patent EP3320792 was granted to Joyetech Changzhou Electronics on Aug 14, 2019. The application was filed on Dec 14, 2012 under application number EP17206828A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3320792

JOYETECH CHANGZHOU ELECTRONICS

Application Number: EP17206828A
Filing Date: Dec 14, 2012
Status: Revoked; Jan 5, 2024
Publication Date: Aug 14, 2019
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
KELTIE	May 14, 2020	MOORE	ADMISSIBLE
WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN	May 10, 2020	-	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (26) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
OPPOSITION	CA2641869
OPPOSITION	CN102727969
OPPOSITION	CN201352950Y
OPPOSITION	CN201878765U
OPPOSITION	CN202233002U
OPPOSITION	CN202303455U
OPPOSITION	KR90013211U
OPPOSITION	US2003154991
OPPOSITION	US2004129793
OPPOSITION	US2009095287
OPPOSITION	US2009320863
OPPOSITION	US2011265806
OPPOSITION	US5894841
OPPOSITION	US6766220
OPPOSITION	US8212763
OPPOSITION	WO2011137453
OPPOSITION	WO2012026963
OPPOSITION	WO2012085203
OPPOSITION	WO2014075369
SEARCH	CN102727969
SEARCH	CN201352950Y
SEARCH	CN201878765U
SEARCH	CN202233002U
SEARCH	CN202303455U
SEARCH	US2003154991
SEARCH	US6766220

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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Dec 20, 2023
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Dec 11, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
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Dec 11, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Dec 11, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Dec 11, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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Nov 22, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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Nov 22, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Nov 22, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Nov 22, 2023
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
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Nov 9, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Nov 9, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Nov 8, 2023
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Appeal
Nov 8, 2023
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Appeal
Nov 8, 2023
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
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Nov 7, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 7, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Nov 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 3, 2023
F3303.17 Change of the composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
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Nov 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 3, 2023
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Nov 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 2, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Oct 25, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Oct 25, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Oct 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 24, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 24, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Aug 14, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Aug 9, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Aug 9, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Aug 9, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Jun 22, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jun 22, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jun 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 20, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Jun 20, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Jun 20, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Jun 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 20, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Mar 13, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Mar 13, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Mar 13, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Nov 30, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Nov 28, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Nov 28, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Nov 28, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
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Nov 23, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Sep 27, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Jun 23, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jun 23, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jun 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jun 20, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Jun 20, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Jun 20, 2022
Claims
Appeal
Jun 20, 2022
Claims
Appeal
Jun 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jun 20, 2022
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Feb 17, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Feb 17, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Feb 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 14, 2022
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Appeal
Feb 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 14, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Feb 14, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Jan 4, 2022
Refund of fees
Appeal
Dec 20, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Dec 20, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Dec 20, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Dec 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 14, 2021
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Dec 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 13, 2021
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Oct 13, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 4, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Oct 4, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Oct 4, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Oct 4, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Oct 4, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Oct 4, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Oct 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 4, 2021
Means of redress
OPPO
Oct 4, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Oct 4, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Oct 4, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 4, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 4, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 4, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Oct 4, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Oct 4, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Sep 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 9, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 9, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
OPPO
Mar 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
OPPO
Mar 25, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
OPPO
Mar 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 25, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 18, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Feb 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jan 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 11, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jan 11, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 11, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 11, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 11, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 11, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 11, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jan 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jan 11, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Oct 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
OPPO
Oct 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 23, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jul 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Jul 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jun 17, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jun 17, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
May 26, 2020
Request for documents
OPPO
May 20, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
May 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 14, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
May 14, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
OPPO
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
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May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
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May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
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May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
OPPO
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
OPPO
May 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
OPPO
May 14, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
May 14, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
May 14, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
May 14, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Mar 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 18, 2020
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
OPPO
Mar 13, 2020
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
OPPO
Mar 13, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Mar 11, 2020
Invitation to file an authorisation
OPPO
Mar 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 9, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
OPPO
Mar 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 3, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
OPPO
Aug 26, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jul 18, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
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Jul 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 1, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Jul 1, 2019
French translation of claims
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Jul 1, 2019
German translation of the claims
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Jul 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 5, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Mar 5, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Mar 5, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Mar 5, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Mar 5, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Feb 12, 2019
Examination started
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Nov 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 9, 2018
Amendments received before examination
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Nov 9, 2018
Claims
Search/Exam
Nov 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 11, 2018
Priority search results
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Sep 11, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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May 22, 2018
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
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Apr 18, 2018
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Feb 28, 2018
Refund of fees
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Feb 21, 2018
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Feb 21, 2018
European search opinion
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Feb 21, 2018
European search report
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Feb 21, 2018
Information on Search Strategy
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Feb 12, 2018
Search started
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Feb 2, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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Dec 12, 2017
Abstract
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Dec 12, 2017
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
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Dec 12, 2017
Claims
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Dec 12, 2017
Description
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Dec 12, 2017
Designation of inventor
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Dec 12, 2017
Drawings
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Dec 12, 2017
Request for grant of a European patent
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Dec 29, 2015
Priority search results
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Jun 12, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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