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The patent EP3365171 was granted to Fritz Egger on Apr 9, 2025. The application was filed on Aug 2, 2016 under application number EP16754421A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3365171

FRITZ EGGER

Application Number: EP16754421A
Filing Date: Aug 2, 2016
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 7, 2025
Publication Date: Apr 9, 2025
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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
REHAU INDUSTRIES	Jul 2, 2020	GRUNECKER PATENT	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (19) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
EXAMINATION	DE102011104980
EXAMINATION	DE202015100800U
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE102008010738
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE19701594
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2008118713
OPPOSITION	DE10104296
OPPOSITION	DE102006006611
OPPOSITION	DE102008010738
OPPOSITION	DE102011104980
OPPOSITION	DE19701594
OPPOSITION	DE202007011911U
OPPOSITION	DE202007014991U
OPPOSITION	DE202015100800U
OPPOSITION	DE202015104158U
OPPOSITION	DE4208991
OPPOSITION	DE8700536U
OPPOSITION	EP1163864
OPPOSITION	EP1852242
OPPOSITION	US2008118713

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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Mar 13, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Mar 13, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Feb 28, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 28, 2025
English translation of the claims
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Feb 28, 2025
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Feb 28, 2025
French translation of claims
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Feb 28, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 3, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
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Dec 3, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Dec 3, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
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Nov 27, 2024
Refund of fees
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Nov 27, 2024
Refund of fees
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Nov 25, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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Nov 25, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
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Nov 25, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Nov 20, 2024
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
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Nov 20, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
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Nov 20, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
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Nov 19, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 19, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 19, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 19, 2024
Withdrawal of an appeal
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Nov 15, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 15, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 15, 2024
Withdrawal of an appeal
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Nov 4, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Oct 30, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 30, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 30, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Oct 28, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Oct 23, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 23, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 23, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Aug 26, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Aug 26, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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Dec 11, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Dec 11, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Dec 11, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
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Nov 30, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 30, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
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Nov 21, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Nov 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 16, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
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Oct 25, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
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Oct 25, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
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Oct 20, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Jul 26, 2023
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
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Jul 24, 2023
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
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Jul 24, 2023
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
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Jul 19, 2023
F3313 Order: change of Board due to the technical aspects of the appeal
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Jan 25, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jan 25, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Jan 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 20, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
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Jan 20, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
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Jan 20, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
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Jan 20, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
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Jan 20, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
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Jan 20, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
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Jan 20, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
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Jan 20, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
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Jan 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 22
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Jan 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 23
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Jan 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 24
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Jan 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 25
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Jan 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 26
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Jan 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 27
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Jan 20, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 28
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Jan 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 20, 2023
Reply to appeal
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Jan 20, 2023
Reply to appeal
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Sep 13, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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Sep 13, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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Sep 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 12, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Sep 12, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Sep 12, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Sep 12, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
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Sep 12, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Sep 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 9, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 018
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Sep 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 9, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
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Jul 18, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Jul 18, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Jul 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 13, 2022
Notice of appeal
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Jul 8, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Jul 8, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Jun 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 30, 2022
Notice of appeal
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May 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
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May 3, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
May 3, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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May 3, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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May 3, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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May 3, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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May 3, 2022
Means of redress
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May 3, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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May 3, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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May 3, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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May 3, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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May 3, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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May 3, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 3, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Apr 28, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Apr 12, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Apr 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 11, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Apr 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 11, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Feb 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings (Legal Division)
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Feb 21, 2022
Communication of amended entries
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Feb 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 11, 2022
Request for transfer of rights - opponent
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Feb 11, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Feb 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 16
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Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 17
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Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 18
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Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 19
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Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 20
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Feb 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 21
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Feb 10, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 10, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Feb 10, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 10, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jan 10, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Jun 8, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 8, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jun 8, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 8, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 8, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jun 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
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Nov 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 15
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Nov 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 26, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jul 16, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Jul 9, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jul 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Jul 2, 2020
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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Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Jul 2, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Jul 2, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Jul 2, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Jul 2, 2020
Notice of opposition
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Oct 14, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Sep 5, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jul 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 5, 2019
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 5, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 5, 2019
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jul 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 7, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Jun 7, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Jun 7, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Jun 7, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Jun 7, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Mar 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 12, 2019
Amended description with annotations
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Mar 12, 2019
Description
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Mar 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Mar 12, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 7, 2018
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Dec 7, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
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Dec 3, 2018
Examination started
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Oct 29, 2018
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
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Oct 16, 2018
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
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Aug 1, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Jul 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 2, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Jul 2, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Jul 2, 2018
Amendments received before examination
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Jul 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 29, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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May 25, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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Apr 30, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
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Apr 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 13, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
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Mar 2, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
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Sep 19, 2017
Notification of election of EPO
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Sep 18, 2017
International preliminary examination report
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Sep 18, 2017
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Sep 18, 2017
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Sep 18, 2017
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Sep 5, 2017
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT) (without attachments)
PCT2
Aug 28, 2017
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Aug 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Aug 21, 2017
PCT demand form
PCT2
Aug 21, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
PCT2
Aug 21, 2017
Reply to International Search Opinion
PCT2
May 15, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Apr 27, 2017
Copy of the international search report
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Apr 27, 2017
Copy of the international search report
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Apr 27, 2017
Published international application - A1
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Nov 24, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Nov 24, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Nov 24, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Aug 31, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
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Aug 6, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
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Aug 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 2, 2016
Abstract
PCTRO
Aug 2, 2016
Claims
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Aug 2, 2016
Description
PCTRO
Aug 2, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
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Aug 2, 2016
Drawings
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Aug 2, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
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