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Closed Capsule With Opening Means And Integral Barrier Layer - EP3439988

The patent EP3439988 was granted to Nestec on Aug 2, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 30, 2017 under application number EP17713971A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3439988

NESTEC

Application Number: EP17713971A
Filing Date: Mar 30, 2017
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 30, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 2, 2023
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
WALLINGER RICKER SCHLOTTER TOSTMANN	Oct 22, 2020	WALLINGER	-

Patent Citations (20) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	EP0512468
DESCRIPTION	EP1472156
DESCRIPTION	US9221204
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US8499682
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US9221204
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2011115905
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2014161653
OPPOSITION	DE102009035058
OPPOSITION	EP2254810
OPPOSITION	US2011217496
OPPOSITION	US2012015122
OPPOSITION	US8499682
OPPOSITION	US9221204
OPPOSITION	WO2011115905
OPPOSITION	WO2012071497
OPPOSITION	WO2012160342
OPPOSITION	WO2013026651
OPPOSITION	WO2014191456
OPPOSITION	WO2015082982
OPPOSITION	WO8100231

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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Jul 6, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jul 6, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Jul 3, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Jun 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 27, 2023
French translation of claims
OPPO
Jun 27, 2023
German translation of the claims
OPPO
Jun 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 10, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
OPPO
May 10, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
OPPO
May 2, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Apr 19, 2023
Refund of fees
Appeal
Apr 17, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Apr 17, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Apr 12, 2023
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Appeal
Apr 12, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Apr 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 11, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Feb 28, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Feb 28, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Feb 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Feb 23, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
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Feb 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Feb 23, 2023
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Dec 28, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Dec 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Dec 13, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Dec 13, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Dec 13, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Dec 13, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Dec 13, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Dec 13, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Dec 13, 2022
Means of redress
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Dec 13, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Dec 13, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Dec 13, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Dec 13, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Dec 13, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Dec 13, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Dec 13, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Dec 13, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Dec 13, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Dec 13, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Sep 19, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Jul 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 18, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jul 18, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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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
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 25, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Apr 25, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Dec 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Dec 22, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Dec 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 22, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Dec 22, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Dec 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Dec 14, 2021
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
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Nov 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Nov 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Nov 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Nov 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Nov 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Nov 23, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Nov 23, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
OPPO
Nov 22, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 22, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 22, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 22, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Nov 22, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Nov 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 5, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Nov 5, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
OPPO
Nov 3, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Nov 3, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 3, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 3, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 3, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Nov 3, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Feb 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
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Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
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Feb 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
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Feb 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 22, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Nov 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 30, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Nov 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 3, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Nov 3, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Oct 27, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Oct 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Oct 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Oct 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Oct 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Oct 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Oct 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Oct 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Oct 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Oct 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Oct 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Oct 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Oct 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Oct 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Oct 22, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
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Oct 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 22, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Oct 22, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Oct 22, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Feb 3, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jan 8, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Nov 21, 2019
Information about non-relevance of third-party observations
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2019
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Search/Exam
Nov 7, 2019
Observations by third parties
Search/Exam
Oct 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 29, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Oct 29, 2019
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Oct 29, 2019
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Oct 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Oct 2, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Oct 2, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Oct 2, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Oct 2, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Oct 2, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Aug 30, 2019
Examination started
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Jun 13, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Jun 12, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Jun 11, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Jun 7, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Search/Exam
May 31, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
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Apr 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 25, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Apr 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Apr 25, 2019
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Apr 25, 2019
Amended description with annotations
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Apr 25, 2019
Amendments received before examination
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Apr 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 16, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Nov 23, 2018
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Nov 16, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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Nov 16, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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Nov 16, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Oct 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 29, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
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Oct 24, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Aug 20, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
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Oct 30, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Oct 12, 2017
Copy of the international search report
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Oct 12, 2017
Published international application - A1
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May 8, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
May 8, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
May 8, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Apr 10, 2017
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
PCTRO
Mar 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Mar 30, 2017
Abstract
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Mar 30, 2017
Claims
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Mar 30, 2017
Description
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Mar 30, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
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Mar 30, 2017
Drawings
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Mar 30, 2017
Electronic request for grant of an International application
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Mar 30, 2017
Priority document (RO-procedure)
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