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Plastic Strap And Method For Producing A Plastic Strap - EP3538345

The patent EP3538345 was granted to Teufelberger Gesellschaft on Dec 27, 2023. The application was filed on Nov 9, 2017 under application number EP17840424A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3538345

TEUFELBERGER GESELLSCHAFT

Application Number: EP17840424A
Filing Date: Nov 9, 2017
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Nov 24, 2023
Publication Date: Dec 27, 2023
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Patent Oppositions (2)

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
SIGNODE PACKAGING IRELAND	Nov 17, 2021	BARDEHLE PAGENBERG PARTNERSCHAFT MBB PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE	ADMISSIBLE
TITAN UMREIFUNGSTECHNIK	Nov 17, 2021	ANDREJEWSKI HONKE PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (12) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP1657178
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US4062918
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2015042631
OPPOSITION	DE102014010691
OPPOSITION	DE2611786
OPPOSITION	EP0313766
OPPOSITION	EP1657178
OPPOSITION	JPS5755759U
OPPOSITION	US2007014971
OPPOSITION	US4062918
OPPOSITION	WO0179343
OPPOSITION	WO2015042631

Dossier Documents

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Nov 30, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Nov 30, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Nov 30, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Nov 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 20, 2023
English translation of the claims
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Nov 20, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Nov 20, 2023
French translation of claims
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Nov 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 23, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Aug 23, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Aug 23, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
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Aug 21, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Apr 20, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Apr 17, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Apr 14, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Apr 12, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Apr 12, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Apr 12, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Apr 12, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Apr 12, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Apr 12, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Apr 12, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Apr 12, 2023
Means of redress
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Apr 12, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Apr 12, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Apr 12, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Apr 12, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Apr 12, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Apr 12, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Apr 12, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Apr 12, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Apr 12, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Feb 16, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 16, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 16, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Feb 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 15, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Feb 8, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 8, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 3, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 19, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 19, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 13, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 23, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Dec 23, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 23, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 23, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 23, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 23, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 22, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 20, 2022
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Dec 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 19, 2022
Abstract
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Dec 19, 2022
Abstract
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Dec 19, 2022
Amended description with annotations
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Dec 19, 2022
Amended description with annotations
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Dec 19, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Dec 19, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Dec 19, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 16, 2022
Abstract
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Abstract
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Dec 16, 2022
Abstract
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Abstract
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Dec 16, 2022
Authorisation
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Dec 16, 2022
Authorisation
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Dec 16, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 16, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Description
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Description
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Description
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Dec 16, 2022
Description
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Dec 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 16, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Dec 16, 2022
Submission concerning representation
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Dec 16, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 16, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 15, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 7, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Dec 7, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Dec 7, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Dec 7, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Nov 29, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Nov 29, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Nov 29, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Aug 12, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Jul 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Jul 20, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jul 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 20, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Jul 20, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jul 20, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 20, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 20, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 20, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jul 20, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jul 20, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jul 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 8, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Jun 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Jun 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 3, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Jun 3, 2022
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Jun 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 3, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Apr 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Apr 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Apr 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Apr 1, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Apr 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 1, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Dec 1, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Dec 1, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Dec 1, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Nov 24, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Nov 24, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Nov 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 17, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Nov 17, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Nov 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
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Nov 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
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Nov 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Nov 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Nov 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Nov 17, 2021
Notice of opposition
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Nov 17, 2021
Notice of opposition
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Nov 17, 2021
Notice of opposition
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Nov 17, 2021
Notice of opposition
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Nov 17, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 1, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Jan 21, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
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Jan 15, 2021
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
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Oct 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 22, 2020
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Oct 22, 2020
English translation of the claims
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Oct 22, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Oct 22, 2020
French translation of claims
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Oct 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 29, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Jun 29, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Jun 29, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Jun 29, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Jun 29, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Jun 9, 2020
Examination started
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Feb 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 20, 2020
Priority search results
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Feb 20, 2020
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
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Feb 13, 2020
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
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Dec 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 19, 2019
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Dec 19, 2019
Amended description with annotations
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Dec 19, 2019
Amendments received before examination
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Dec 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 21, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Jun 24, 2019
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Jun 18, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
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Jun 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 7, 2019
Request for entry into the European phase
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Jun 5, 2019
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Mar 22, 2019
Information on entry into European phase
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Jul 17, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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May 17, 2018
Copy of the international search report
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May 17, 2018
Copy of the international search report
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May 17, 2018
Published international application - A1
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Mar 19, 2018
ISR: cited documents
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Mar 19, 2018
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
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Mar 16, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Mar 16, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Mar 16, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
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Feb 22, 2018
Notification of receipt of Search copy
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Dec 19, 2017
Abstract
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Dec 19, 2017
Claims
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Dec 19, 2017
Description
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Dec 19, 2017
Drawings
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Dec 19, 2017
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
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