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Method For Operating A Harvesting Machine With The Aid Of A Plant Growth Model - EP3358932

The patent EP3358932 was granted to Basf Agro Trademarks on Aug 23, 2023. The application was originally filed on Sep 30, 2016 under application number EP16787345A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3358932

BASF AGRO TRADEMARKS

Application Number: EP16787345A
Filing Date: Sep 30, 2016
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 21, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 23, 2023
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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
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DEERE & COMPANYJOHN DEERE	Dec 18, 2020	HOLST	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (13) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE102005000770
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE4431824
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP2803256
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2012101784
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2015105984
OPPOSITION	DE102005000770
OPPOSITION	DE102013201996
OPPOSITION	EP2803256
OPPOSITION	US2012109614
OPPOSITION	US2015105984
OPPOSITION	US5995895
OPPOSITION	US7194965
OPPOSITION	WO2013063106

Dossier Documents

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Sep 15, 2023
Request for change of client data cannot be registered anymore
OPPO
Sep 11, 2023
Request for change of client data cannot be registered anymore
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Sep 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 6, 2023
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
OPPO
Jul 27, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jul 27, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jul 21, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Jul 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 11, 2023
English translation of the claims
OPPO
Jul 11, 2023
French translation of claims
OPPO
Jul 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 10, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
OPPO
May 10, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
OPPO
May 10, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
OPPO
Apr 27, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Apr 26, 2023
Refund of fees
Appeal
Apr 25, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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Apr 25, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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Apr 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 19, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
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Apr 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 19, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
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Mar 6, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Mar 6, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Mar 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 1, 2023
Notice of appeal
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Jan 10, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Jan 10, 2023
Cover sheet for fax transmission
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Dec 23, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Dec 22, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Dec 22, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Dec 22, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Dec 22, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Dec 22, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Dec 22, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Dec 22, 2022
Means of redress
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Dec 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Dec 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Dec 22, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Dec 22, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Dec 22, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Dec 22, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Dec 22, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Dec 22, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Dec 22, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Nov 29, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 13, 2022
Document concerning representation
OPPO
Oct 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Sep 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 29, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 15, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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May 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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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
OPPO
Dec 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 16, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 16, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 16, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 16, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 16, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 16, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Aug 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 6, 2021
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Aug 6, 2021
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Aug 6, 2021
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Aug 6, 2021
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Aug 6, 2021
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Aug 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Aug 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Aug 6, 2021
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Aug 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
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Aug 6, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
May 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 28, 2021
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
OPPO
May 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 21, 2021
Request for extension of time limit
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Mar 19, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
OPPO
Mar 10, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
OPPO
Mar 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 2, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
OPPO
Jan 29, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jan 29, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jan 12, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Dec 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 18, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Dec 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Dec 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Dec 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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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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Dec 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Dec 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Dec 18, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
OPPO
Dec 18, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Dec 18, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
OPPO
Dec 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 18, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Dec 18, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 27, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Mar 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 6, 2020
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Mar 6, 2020
French translation of claims
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Mar 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 31, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Oct 31, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Oct 31, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Oct 31, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Oct 31, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Sep 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 24, 2019
Claims
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Sep 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 24, 2019
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
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May 23, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
May 23, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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May 23, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
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May 23, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
May 23, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Apr 30, 2019
Examination started
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Mar 25, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
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Mar 25, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Mar 25, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Feb 27, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
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Aug 28, 2018
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
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Aug 23, 2018
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
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Aug 23, 2018
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
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Jul 18, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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May 17, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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May 15, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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May 10, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Apr 23, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Mar 27, 2018
Notification of the recording of a change
PCTISA
Mar 27, 2018
Notification of the recording of a change
PCTRO
Mar 27, 2018
Notification of the recording of a change
Search/Exam
Mar 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 21, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
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Feb 16, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
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May 2, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
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May 2, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
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May 2, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
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May 2, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Apr 13, 2017
Copy of the international search report
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Apr 13, 2017
Copy of the international search report
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Apr 13, 2017
Published international application - A1
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Apr 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 7, 2017
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
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Mar 22, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
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Mar 22, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
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Mar 13, 2017
Incoming fax related to PCT RO
PCTRO
Jan 24, 2017
ISR: cited documents
PCTISA
Jan 24, 2017
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
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Jan 23, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Jan 23, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Jan 23, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Nov 25, 2016
Communication in cases for which no other form is available
PCTRO
Nov 22, 2016
Substitute sheet (R26) Request
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Nov 8, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
PCTISA
Nov 8, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
PCTRO
Nov 4, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
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Sep 30, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 30, 2016
Abstract
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Sep 30, 2016
Claims
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Sep 30, 2016
Description
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Sep 30, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
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Sep 30, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
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Sep 30, 2016
Priority document (RO-procedure)
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