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Drying And/Or Curing Installation - EP2422153

The patent EP2422153 was granted to DRR Systems on Oct 24, 2018. The application was filed on Apr 22, 2010 under application number EP10715814A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2422153

DRR SYSTEMS

Application Number: EP10715814A
Filing Date: Apr 22, 2010
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 4, 2022
Publication Date: Oct 24, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
EISENMANN	Jul 24, 2019	OSTERTAG & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB	-

Patent Citations (25) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	DE2945914
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE19735322
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE19941184
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP1762802
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	GB2123936
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US1606442
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US3947235
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US4656758
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US5309650
OPPOSITION	DE1095497
OPPOSITION	DE19735322
OPPOSITION	DE19941184
OPPOSITION	DE2338871
OPPOSITION	DE3842642
OPPOSITION	EP0706021
OPPOSITION	EP0911086
OPPOSITION	EP1076218
OPPOSITION	EP1080788
OPPOSITION	EP1762802
OPPOSITION	GB2123936
OPPOSITION	US1606442
OPPOSITION	US3947235
OPPOSITION	US4656758
OPPOSITION	US5309650
OPPOSITION	WO8911074

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 4, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
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Mar 4, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Mar 1, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Nov 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Nov 18, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Nov 18, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Nov 18, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Nov 18, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Nov 18, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Nov 18, 2021
Means of redress
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Nov 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Nov 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Nov 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Nov 18, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 18, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Nov 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Nov 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Aug 6, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 6, 2021
Communication of amended entries
OPPO
Jul 19, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
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Jun 10, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 8, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
OPPO
Jun 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
OPPO
Jun 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 4, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jun 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 2, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jun 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 2, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jun 2, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 31, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 31, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 31, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Mar 31, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
OPPO
Mar 31, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Mar 31, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 31, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 31, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 18, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 18, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 18, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Mar 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Mar 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 9, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
OPPO
Feb 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Feb 15, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Feb 15, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 15, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 15, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Feb 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Oct 9, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 9, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 5, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Aug 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 13, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Aug 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 5, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 15, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
May 15, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
May 15, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
May 15, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
May 15, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
May 15, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 26, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Dec 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 3, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Aug 5, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Aug 5, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jul 31, 2019
Letter to the Legal Division
OPPO
Jul 30, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jul 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 24, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jul 24, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
OPPO
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
OPPO
Jul 24, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
OPPO
Jul 24, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jul 24, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 5, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Sep 27, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Sep 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 13, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Sep 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 7, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Sep 7, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Sep 7, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Sep 7, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Sep 7, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Aug 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 8, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 8, 2018
Claims
Search/Exam
Aug 8, 2018
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Aug 8, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Aug 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 8, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
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Jun 22, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Jun 22, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jun 22, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jun 22, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Jun 22, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Feb 21, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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Feb 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Feb 16, 2018
Amended description with annotations
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Feb 16, 2018
Claims
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Feb 16, 2018
Description
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Feb 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 16, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Feb 14, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Oct 25, 2017
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Oct 25, 2017
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
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Oct 25, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
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Jul 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 4, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 4, 2017
Claims
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Jul 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 4, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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May 15, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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May 11, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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May 10, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Jan 16, 2017
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
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Jan 10, 2017
Annex to the communication
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Jan 10, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
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Dec 19, 2016
Submission concerning representation
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Oct 26, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Sep 23, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Sep 23, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
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Jul 12, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 12, 2016
Amended description with annotations
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Jul 12, 2016
Claims
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Jul 12, 2016
Description
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Jul 12, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Jun 9, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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Jun 4, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Jun 3, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Feb 4, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Feb 4, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
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Sep 12, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
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Sep 12, 2015
Claims
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Sep 12, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Aug 26, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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Aug 20, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Apr 22, 2015
Annex to the communication
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Apr 22, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
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Feb 24, 2015
Submission concerning representation
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Jun 4, 2012
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
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Feb 1, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Dec 14, 2011
Refund of fees
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Dec 6, 2011
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Nov 22, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 22, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Nov 22, 2011
Amendments received before examination
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Nov 22, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
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Nov 1, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
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Sep 2, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
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Jul 19, 2011
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Jul 19, 2011
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Jul 19, 2011
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Jul 19, 2011
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Jul 19, 2011
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Jul 19, 2011
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Jul 19, 2011
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
PCT2
Jul 19, 2011
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Jun 7, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change
PCTRO
Jun 7, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change
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Apr 27, 2011
Despatch of copy of consultation
PCT2
Apr 27, 2011
Result of consultation
PCT2
Apr 8, 2011
Despatch of copy of consultation
PCT2
Apr 8, 2011
Result of consultation
PCT2
Mar 22, 2011
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Mar 7, 2011
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
PCT2
Mar 7, 2011
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Mar 3, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2011
Copy of the international search report
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Mar 3, 2011
International publication of the international search report
Search/Exam
Mar 1, 2011
Document concerning fees and payments
PCT2
Mar 1, 2011
PCT demand form
PCT2
Mar 1, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Feb 24, 2011
Document concerning fees and payments
PCT2
Feb 24, 2011
PCT demand form
PCT2
Feb 24, 2011
PCT demand form
PCT2
Feb 24, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Feb 24, 2011
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Dec 15, 2010
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTRO
Dec 15, 2010
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA
Dec 9, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Dec 9, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Dec 9, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Nov 18, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Nov 18, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Oct 28, 2010
Published international application - A2
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Apr 22, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Apr 22, 2010
Abstract
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Apr 22, 2010
Claims
PCTRO
Apr 22, 2010
Description
PCTRO
Apr 22, 2010
Drawings
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