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The patent EP3324810 was granted to Seko on May 8, 2019. The application was originally filed on Jul 21, 2016 under application number EP16763940A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3324810

SEKO

Application Number: EP16763940A
Filing Date: Jul 21, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jan 5, 2024
Grant Date: May 8, 2019
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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
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HERBERT SAIER	Feb 6, 2020	ROCHE	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (3) New

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Citation Phase	Publication Number	Publication Link
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE102006019546
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0218908
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US5282901

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

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Citation Phase	Reference Text	Link
OPPOSITION	- "Betriebsanleitung Dosierschlauchpumpe Concept 2602 Dosierpumpenset DSP 602", Saier, pages FP - 32, XP055683323	-
OPPOSITION	- "Neu! DSPset 2602", vanBaerle, (20140602), XP055683334	-

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Dossier Documents

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Jan 9, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
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Jan 9, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Oct 5, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Sep 29, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 29, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Sep 29, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 25, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Sep 25, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Sep 25, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
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Sep 25, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
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Sep 25, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Sep 25, 2023
Means of redress
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Sep 25, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Sep 25, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Sep 25, 2023
Minutes of the taking of evidence
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Sep 25, 2023
Minutes of the taking of evidence
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Sep 25, 2023
Minutes of the taking of evidence
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Sep 25, 2023
Minutes of the taking of evidence
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Sep 25, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Sep 25, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Sep 25, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Sep 25, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Sep 25, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Mar 22, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Mar 17, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 15, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Mar 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 14, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Mar 13, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Mar 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 2, 2023
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Feb 2, 2023
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Feb 2, 2023
Non-scannable object
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Feb 2, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Feb 2, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 30, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 23, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Jan 23, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 20, 2023
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Jan 20, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Jan 20, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 19, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Jan 19, 2023
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
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Jan 19, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 5, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 21, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 12, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 12, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 14, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jul 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 27, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jun 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Jun 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Jun 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Jun 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Jun 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Jun 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jun 7, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jun 7, 2022
Decision on the taking of evidence
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Jun 7, 2022
Decision on the taking of evidence
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Jun 7, 2022
Decision on the taking of evidence
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Jun 7, 2022
Decision on the taking of evidence
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Jun 7, 2022
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Jun 7, 2022
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Jun 7, 2022
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Jun 7, 2022
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Jun 7, 2022
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Jun 7, 2022
Decision on the taking of evidence
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Jun 7, 2022
Decision on the taking of evidence
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Jun 7, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Jun 7, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jun 7, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jun 7, 2022
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
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Jun 7, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 7, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 7, 2022
Summons to give evidence
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Summons to give evidence
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Jun 7, 2022
Summons to give evidence
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Jun 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jun 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jun 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jun 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 11, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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May 11, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Apr 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Apr 25, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 13, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 11, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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Apr 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 1, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Apr 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 1, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Mar 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 24, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Mar 24, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Mar 22, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Mar 18, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Mar 18, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Oct 20, 2021
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
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Oct 19, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Oct 19, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Oct 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 14, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
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Sep 14, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Sep 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 13, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Sep 10, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jun 28, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 28, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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May 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 6, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
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Apr 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Mar 31, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Mar 31, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Mar 31, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Mar 31, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Mar 31, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Mar 31, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jul 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 6, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Feb 25, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Feb 25, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Feb 12, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Feb 12, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Feb 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Feb 6, 2020
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 - 007
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Feb 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Feb 6, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Feb 6, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
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Feb 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 6, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Feb 6, 2020
Notice of opposition
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May 20, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Apr 11, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
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Apr 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 1, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Apr 1, 2019
French translation of claims
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Apr 1, 2019
German translation of the claims
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Dec 3, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Dec 3, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Dec 3, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Dec 3, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Dec 3, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Oct 31, 2018
Examination started
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Sep 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 13, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Sep 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 13, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Sep 13, 2018
Amended description with annotations
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Sep 13, 2018
Amendments received before examination
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Sep 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 3, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Mar 8, 2018
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Mar 1, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Feb 28, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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Feb 28, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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Feb 28, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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Feb 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 15, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
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Feb 5, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Dec 4, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
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Feb 14, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Jan 26, 2017
Copy of the international search report
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Jan 26, 2017
Published international application - A1
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Nov 11, 2016
ISR: cited documents
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Nov 10, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Nov 10, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Nov 10, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
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Sep 27, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
PCTISA
Aug 24, 2016
Abstract
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Aug 24, 2016
Claims
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Aug 24, 2016
Communication in Cases for Which No Other Form Is Applicable (copy for ISA/EP)
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Aug 24, 2016
Description
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Aug 24, 2016
Drawings
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Aug 24, 2016
Invitation to Correct Defects in the International Application (copy for ISA/EP)
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Aug 24, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
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Aug 24, 2016
Substitute sheet (Rule 26) - drawings for ISA/EP
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Aug 24, 2016
Translated claims for ISA/EP
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Aug 24, 2016
Translated description for ISA/EP
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Aug 24, 2016
Translated drawings for ISA/EP
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Aug 24, 2016
Translation of the abstract for ISA/EP
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