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Cosmetic Composition Comprising Solid Fatty Substances And A Gelling Polymer - EP3554461

The patent EP3554461 was granted to L'Oreal on Mar 24, 2021. The application was originally filed on Dec 15, 2017 under application number EP17821551A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3554461

L'OREAL

Application Number: EP17821551A
Filing Date: Dec 15, 2017
Status: Revoked; Feb 9, 2024
Publication Date: Mar 24, 2021
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions (3)

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
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BEIERSDORF	Dec 27, 2021	BEIERSDORF	ADMISSIBLE
RECKITT BENCKISER	Dec 17, 2021	CAWDELL	ADMISSIBLE
HENKEL	Dec 15, 2021	LKGLOBAL LORENZ & KOPF	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (46) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	EP0173109
DESCRIPTION	EP0216479
DESCRIPTION	EP0295886
DESCRIPTION	EP1038519
DESCRIPTION	FR2425848
DESCRIPTION	FR2843025
DESCRIPTION	US3915921
DESCRIPTION	US4509949
DESCRIPTION	US5266321
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	FR2834208
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	FR2981567
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	FR2983715
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2011139433
OPPOSITION	DE102011084904
OPPOSITION	DE102013217244
OPPOSITION	EP0427411
OPPOSITION	EP0530085
OPPOSITION	EP0980684
OPPOSITION	EP1360955
OPPOSITION	EP1440685
OPPOSITION	EP1584331
OPPOSITION	EP1875893
OPPOSITION	EP2338469
OPPOSITION	EP3031925
OPPOSITION	EP3124033
OPPOSITION	FR2981567
OPPOSITION	FR2983715
OPPOSITION	US2004001793
OPPOSITION	US2007154439
OPPOSITION	US2014161909
OPPOSITION	US6514505
OPPOSITION	WO0174312
OPPOSITION	WO0176543
OPPOSITION	WO0215869
OPPOSITION	WO0244270
OPPOSITION	WO2004045570
OPPOSITION	WO2007012611
OPPOSITION	WO2007017196
OPPOSITION	WO2008141942
OPPOSITION	WO2011095721
OPPOSITION	WO2011139433
OPPOSITION	WO2011151279
OPPOSITION	WO2012055507
OPPOSITION	WO2014060405
OPPOSITION	WO2015144583
OPPOSITION	WO9217159

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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Feb 13, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Feb 13, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Feb 13, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Feb 13, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
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Nov 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 15, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Nov 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 13, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Nov 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 9, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Nov 9, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Nov 9, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
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Nov 9, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
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Nov 9, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
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Nov 9, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
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Nov 9, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Nov 9, 2023
Means of redress
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Nov 9, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Nov 9, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Nov 9, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Nov 9, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Nov 9, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Nov 9, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Nov 9, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Nov 9, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Nov 9, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Nov 9, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Nov 9, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Nov 9, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Nov 9, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Nov 9, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Nov 9, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Nov 9, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Oct 13, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Oct 5, 2023
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
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Oct 5, 2023
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Oct 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 28, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 28, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 28, 2023
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
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Sep 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 5, 2023
Non-public annex
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Aug 29, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 29, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 29, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 29, 2023
Invitation to file an authorisation
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Aug 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 24, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 24, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Aug 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 23, 2023
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
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Aug 8, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 8, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 8, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 3, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Aug 2, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Jul 14, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 14, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 14, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 11, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jul 10, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Jul 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 7, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Jul 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 6, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Jul 6, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 6, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 6, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 6, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jul 6, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jul 6, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jul 6, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jun 30, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 30, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 30, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 30, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 30, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 30, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Jun 30, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Jun 30, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Jun 30, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Jun 30, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Jun 30, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Jun 30, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 20, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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May 19, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 19, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 19, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 15, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Apr 25, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 25, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 25, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 21, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 21, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 21, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 20, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 18, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 18, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 18, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 24, 2023
Communication of amended entries
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Mar 13, 2023
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Mar 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 6, 2023
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
OPPO
Jan 16, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 16, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 16, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 10, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 5, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 5, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 5, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 5, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Oct 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 17, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Oct 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Sep 26, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Sep 26, 2022
Cover sheet for fax transmission
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Sep 23, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Sep 15, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Sep 15, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 15, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Sep 15, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 15, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Sep 15, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Sep 15, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Sep 15, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Sep 15, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Sep 15, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Sep 15, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jun 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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May 30, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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May 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 30, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jan 19, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jan 19, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Jan 19, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Jan 19, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Jan 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 13, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Jan 4, 2022
Refund of fees
OPPO
Dec 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 053
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Dec 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 054
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Dec 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 055
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Dec 27, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Dec 27, 2021
Notice of opposition
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Dec 27, 2021
Notice of opposition
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Dec 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 23, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Dec 23, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Dec 22, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Dec 22, 2021
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Dec 21, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Dec 21, 2021
Request for documents
OPPO
Dec 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 20, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 052
OPPO
Dec 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 20, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Dec 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 045
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Dec 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 046
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Dec 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 047
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Dec 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 048
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Dec 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 049
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Dec 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 050
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Dec 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 051
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Dec 17, 2021
Notice of opposition
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Dec 17, 2021
Notice of opposition
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Dec 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
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Dec 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
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Dec 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 030
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Dec 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 031
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Dec 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 032
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Dec 16, 2021
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Dec 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 034
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Dec 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 035
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Dec 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 036
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Dec 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 037
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Dec 16, 2021
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Dec 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 039
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Dec 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 040
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Dec 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 041
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Dec 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 042
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Dec 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 043
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Dec 16, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 044
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Dec 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 16, 2021
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Dec 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
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Dec 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Dec 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Dec 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Dec 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Dec 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Dec 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Dec 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Dec 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Dec 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Dec 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Dec 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Citation in opposition procedure - 019
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Dec 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
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Dec 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
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Dec 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
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Dec 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
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Dec 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
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Dec 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
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Dec 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
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Dec 15, 2021
Notice of opposition
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Dec 15, 2021
Notice of opposition
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Apr 6, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Feb 25, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
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Feb 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 11, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Feb 11, 2021
French translation of claims
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Feb 11, 2021
German translation of the claims
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Feb 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 1, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Dec 1, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Dec 1, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Dec 1, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Dec 1, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Nov 11, 2020
Examination started
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Jun 5, 2020
Decision to allow further processing
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May 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 25, 2020
Request for further processing
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Mar 13, 2020
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
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Sep 25, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Jul 26, 2019
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Jul 24, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
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Jul 24, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
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Jul 24, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
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Jul 24, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
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Jul 24, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
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Jul 19, 2019
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Jul 2, 2019
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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May 29, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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May 24, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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May 21, 2019
Information regarding early processing
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May 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 9, 2019
Request for entry into the European phase
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Apr 26, 2019
Information on entry into European phase
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Jul 16, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Jun 21, 2018
Copy of the international search report
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Jun 21, 2018
Published international application - A1
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Apr 3, 2018
ISR: cited documents
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Mar 29, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Mar 29, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Mar 29, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
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Jan 11, 2018
Notification of receipt of Search copy
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Jan 10, 2018
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
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Jan 5, 2018
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
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Dec 22, 2017
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
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Dec 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 15, 2017
Abstract
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Dec 15, 2017
Claims
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Dec 15, 2017
Description
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Dec 15, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
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Dec 15, 2017
Electronic request for grant of an International application
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