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Device For Delivering Filler Material Into A Blast Furnace - EP3329020

The patent EP3329020 was granted to Danieli & C Officine Meccaniche on Dec 21, 2022. The application was filed on Jul 29, 2016 under application number EP16756596A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3329020

DANIELI & C OFFICINE MECCANICHE

Application Number: EP16756596A
Filing Date: Jul 29, 2016
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Nov 18, 2022
Publication Date: Dec 21, 2022
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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
PAUL WURTH	Mar 26, 2020	OFFICE FREYLINGER	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (16) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	US2012148373
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	CN101173320
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	CN101173321
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2012175335
OPPOSITION	CN101173320
OPPOSITION	CN101173321
OPPOSITION	CN201581096U
OPPOSITION	CN2683662Y
OPPOSITION	DE2417327
OPPOSITION	EP2808406
OPPOSITION	US2012148373
OPPOSITION	US3880302
OPPOSITION	US6390268
OPPOSITION	WO2012175335
OPPOSITION	WO2014012890
OPPOSITION	WO2014012891

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Nov 24, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Nov 24, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Nov 22, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Nov 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 15, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Nov 15, 2022
French translation of claims
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Nov 15, 2022
German translation of the claims
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Aug 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 17, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Aug 17, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
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Aug 4, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Aug 3, 2022
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Aug 2, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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Aug 2, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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Jul 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 26, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
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Jul 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 26, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
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Jul 1, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Jun 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 24, 2022
Notice of appeal
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Apr 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Apr 14, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Apr 14, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Apr 14, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Apr 14, 2022
Means of redress
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Apr 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Apr 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Apr 13, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Apr 13, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Apr 13, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Apr 13, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Apr 13, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Apr 13, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Apr 1, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Apr 1, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Feb 9, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Feb 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 7, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Feb 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 7, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 28, 2022
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
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Jan 28, 2022
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
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Jan 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 25, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Jan 25, 2022
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
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Jan 25, 2022
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
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Jan 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 25, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 24, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 18, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Nov 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Oct 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Oct 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Oct 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Oct 19, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Oct 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 19, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Oct 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 13, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Oct 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Oct 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Oct 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Oct 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 8, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Oct 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Oct 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Oct 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Oct 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 7, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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May 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 10, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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May 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 10, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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May 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 7, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Apr 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Apr 15, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Apr 15, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Apr 15, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Apr 15, 2021
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
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Apr 15, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Apr 15, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Apr 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Apr 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Apr 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Oct 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 26, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Jun 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Jun 17, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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May 20, 2020
Document concerning representation
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Apr 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Apr 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Apr 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Apr 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Apr 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Apr 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 16, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Apr 1, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Mar 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Mar 26, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Mar 26, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Jul 8, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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May 31, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
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May 15, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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May 15, 2019
Information about intention to grant a patent
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May 15, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
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May 15, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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May 15, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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May 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 13, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
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May 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 7, 2019
Brief communication to applicant/representative
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Apr 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 18, 2019
Claims
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Apr 18, 2019
French translation of claims
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Apr 18, 2019
German translation of the claims
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Apr 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 18, 2019
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
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Dec 19, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Dec 19, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Dec 19, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Dec 19, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Dec 19, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Nov 30, 2018
Examination started
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May 9, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Mar 16, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Mar 14, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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Mar 14, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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Mar 14, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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Mar 14, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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Mar 12, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Feb 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 27, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
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Feb 5, 2018
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
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Feb 5, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
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Feb 5, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
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Dec 6, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
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Sep 14, 2017
Annex to International preliminary examination report
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Sep 14, 2017
International preliminary examination report
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Sep 14, 2017
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
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Sep 14, 2017
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
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Sep 14, 2017
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
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Aug 23, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
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Aug 23, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
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Aug 23, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
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Aug 23, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
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Aug 23, 2017
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
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Jun 23, 2017
Written opinion
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Jun 23, 2017
Written opinion - free text sheet
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Jun 23, 2017
Written opinion - points I-VIII
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Jun 20, 2017
Notification of election of EPO
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Jun 7, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit
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Jun 7, 2017
Notification of receipt of demand
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Jun 6, 2017
Reply to International Search Opinion
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May 29, 2017
PCT demand form
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May 29, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
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May 29, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
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Feb 23, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Feb 2, 2017
Copy of the international search report
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Feb 2, 2017
Published international application - A1
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Oct 27, 2016
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
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Oct 10, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
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Oct 10, 2016
RO101 Declaration
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Sep 27, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Sep 27, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Sep 27, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Sep 9, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
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Aug 26, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
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Aug 26, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
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Aug 18, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
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Jul 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 29, 2016
Abstract
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Jul 29, 2016
Claims
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Jul 29, 2016
Description
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Jul 29, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
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Jul 29, 2016
Drawings
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Jul 29, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
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