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Terminal Block - EP3132502

The patent EP3132502 was granted to Weidmller Interface on Feb 14, 2024. The application was filed on Mar 25, 2015 under application number EP15712603A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3132502

WEIDMLLER INTERFACE

Application Number: EP15712603A
Filing Date: Mar 25, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 12, 2024
Publication Date: Feb 14, 2024
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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
PHOENIX CONTACT	Feb 17, 2022	MAIKOWSKI & NINNEMANN PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (19) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
EXAMINATION	EP0712267
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE29719177U
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE4438800
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0222030
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	FR2723265
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	FR2803441
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	FR2901418
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2012018371
OPPOSITION	DE102010015449
OPPOSITION	DE202012103309U
OPPOSITION	DE29719177U
OPPOSITION	DE4438800
OPPOSITION	EP0222030
OPPOSITION	EP0712267
OPPOSITION	EP1434308
OPPOSITION	FR2723265
OPPOSITION	FR2803441
OPPOSITION	FR2901418
OPPOSITION	WO2012018371

Dossier Documents

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Jan 18, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Jan 18, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Jan 4, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 4, 2024
English translation of the claims
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Jan 4, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Jan 4, 2024
French translation of claims
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Jan 4, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 23, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
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Nov 23, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Nov 23, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
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Nov 13, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Aug 1, 2023
Advice of delivery
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Jul 31, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jul 31, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Jul 31, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Jul 31, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Jul 31, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Jul 31, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Jul 31, 2023
Means of redress
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Jul 31, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Jul 31, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Jul 31, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Jul 31, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Jul 31, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jul 31, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jul 31, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jul 31, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jun 21, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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May 12, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
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May 12, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 12, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 21, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Apr 21, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Apr 21, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Apr 21, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Apr 21, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Apr 21, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Apr 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 21, 2023
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Apr 21, 2023
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Apr 21, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Apr 21, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 21, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 27, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Dec 23, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Dec 23, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Dec 23, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Dec 23, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Dec 23, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Dec 23, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Dec 23, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Nov 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 17, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Nov 15, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 15, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Nov 15, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Nov 10, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 10, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Nov 10, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 11, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 11, 2022
Amended description with annotations
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Jul 11, 2022
Description
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Jul 11, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 11, 2022
Non-scannable object
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Jul 11, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Jul 7, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 7, 2022
Amended description with annotations
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Jul 7, 2022
Description
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Jul 7, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
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Jul 7, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Mar 8, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Mar 8, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Mar 3, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Feb 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Feb 17, 2022
Notice of opposition
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Feb 17, 2022
Notice of opposition
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Feb 17, 2022
Published international application - A1
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Jun 1, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Apr 22, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
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Apr 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 12, 2021
English translation of the claims
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Apr 12, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Apr 12, 2021
French translation of claims
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Apr 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 22, 2021
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Jan 22, 2021
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Jan 22, 2021
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Jan 22, 2021
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Jan 22, 2021
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Aug 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 21, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 21, 2020
Claims
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Aug 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 21, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Jun 12, 2020
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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Jun 12, 2020
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Jun 8, 2020
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Mar 19, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Mar 11, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Feb 12, 2020
Annex to the communication
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Feb 12, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
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Oct 1, 2019
Non-scannable object
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Oct 1, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Sep 27, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Jul 16, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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Jul 15, 2019
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Jul 11, 2019
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Apr 1, 2019
Annex to the communication
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Apr 1, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
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Aug 16, 2018
Abstract
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Aug 16, 2018
Abstract
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Aug 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 16, 2018
Amended description with annotations
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Aug 16, 2018
Claims
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Aug 16, 2018
Description
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Aug 16, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Aug 14, 2018
Abstract
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Abstract
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Aug 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Aug 14, 2018
Amended description with annotations
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Aug 14, 2018
Claims
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Aug 14, 2018
Description
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Aug 14, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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May 28, 2018
Annex to the communication
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May 28, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
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May 22, 2018
Examination started
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Jul 17, 2017
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
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Jul 12, 2017
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
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May 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 30, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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May 30, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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May 30, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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May 30, 2017
Amended description with annotations
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May 30, 2017
Amendments received before examination
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May 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 25, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Dec 9, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Dec 5, 2016
Letter which had not been notified
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Nov 30, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
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Nov 22, 2016
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Nov 18, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Nov 18, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Nov 18, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Nov 18, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Oct 31, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Sep 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 16, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
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Aug 26, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
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Jul 19, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
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Jul 19, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
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Nov 11, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Oct 22, 2015
Copy of the international search report
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Oct 22, 2015
Copy of the international search report
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Oct 22, 2015
Published international application - A1
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Jun 5, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Jun 5, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Jun 5, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
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Apr 9, 2015
Request for correction of obvious error
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Mar 25, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 25, 2015
Abstract
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Mar 25, 2015
Claims
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Mar 25, 2015
Description
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Mar 25, 2015
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