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Scales With A Foldable Weighing Table - EP3066035

The patent EP3066035 was granted to GEA Food Solutions Germany on Apr 27, 2022. The application was filed on Nov 6, 2014 under application number EP14793587A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3066035

GEA FOOD SOLUTIONS GERMANY

Application Number: EP14793587A
Filing Date: Nov 6, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 25, 2022
Publication Date: Apr 27, 2022
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
WIPOTEC	Oct 30, 2019	EDER SCHIESCHKE & PARTNER MBB	-

Patent Citations (22) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	DE2356671
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE10038443
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP2343520
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	FR2821833
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2005072603
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US4570729
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US5205400
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US6509533
OPPOSITION	DE10038443
OPPOSITION	DE10112333
OPPOSITION	DE102004034653
OPPOSITION	DE102004052432
OPPOSITION	DE102008024314
OPPOSITION	EP1101715
OPPOSITION	EP1281941
OPPOSITION	EP2343520
OPPOSITION	FR2821833
OPPOSITION	JPH11116025
OPPOSITION	US2005072603
OPPOSITION	US4570729
OPPOSITION	US5205400
OPPOSITION	US6509533

Dossier Documents

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Mar 31, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Mar 31, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Mar 28, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Mar 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 11, 2022
English translation of the claims
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Mar 11, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Mar 11, 2022
French translation of claims
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Mar 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 3, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
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Dec 3, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Dec 3, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
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Nov 17, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Jul 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Jul 1, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jul 1, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Jul 1, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Jul 1, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Jul 1, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Jul 1, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Jul 1, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Jul 1, 2021
Means of redress
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Jul 1, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Jul 1, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Jul 1, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Jul 1, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Jul 1, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jul 1, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jul 1, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Apr 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 30, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Mar 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Mar 29, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Mar 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 29, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Feb 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Feb 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 3, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jan 29, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jan 29, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jan 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Jan 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Jan 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Jan 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Jan 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Jan 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 28, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 27, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
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Jan 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jul 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jul 7, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jul 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 3, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 3, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jul 3, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Jul 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 3, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Mar 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 2, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Nov 14, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 14, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Nov 14, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Nov 11, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Nov 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Nov 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Nov 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Nov 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Nov 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Nov 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Nov 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Nov 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Nov 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Nov 8, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Nov 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 6, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Nov 6, 2019
Request for documents
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Oct 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Oct 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Oct 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Oct 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Oct 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Oct 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Oct 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Oct 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Oct 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Oct 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 30, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Feb 11, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jan 7, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Dec 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 7, 2018
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Dec 7, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Dec 7, 2018
French translation of claims
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Dec 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 19, 2018
Submission concerning representation
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Oct 11, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Oct 11, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Oct 11, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Oct 11, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Oct 11, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Aug 31, 2018
Examination started
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Feb 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 7, 2017
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
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Jan 31, 2017
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
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Dec 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 12, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Dec 12, 2016
Amended description with annotations
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Dec 12, 2016
Amendments received before examination
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Dec 12, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 18, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Jun 15, 2016
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Jun 13, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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May 18, 2016
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
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May 18, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
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Apr 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 20, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
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Mar 18, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
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Jan 26, 2016
Annex to International preliminary examination report
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Jan 26, 2016
International preliminary examination report
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Jan 26, 2016
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
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Jan 26, 2016
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
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Jan 26, 2016
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
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Sep 15, 2015
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Sep 2, 2015
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Aug 27, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
PCT2
Aug 27, 2015
PCT demand form
PCT2
Aug 27, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
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Aug 27, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
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Aug 27, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
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Jun 1, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
May 14, 2015
Copy of the international search report
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May 14, 2015
Copy of the international search report
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May 14, 2015
Published international application - A1
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Feb 4, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Feb 4, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Feb 4, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
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Nov 6, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 6, 2014
Abstract
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Nov 6, 2014
Claims
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Nov 6, 2014
Description
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Nov 6, 2014
Drawings
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