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The patent EP3159646 was granted to Borsig on Dec 29, 2021. The application was filed on Sep 30, 2016 under application number EP16002142A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3159646

BORSIG

Application Number: EP16002142A
Filing Date: Sep 30, 2016
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Nov 26, 2021
Publication Date: Dec 29, 2021
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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

Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
ALFA LAVAL CORPORATE	Dec 6, 2019	GRUNECKER PATENT	ADMISSIBLE
ARVOS	Nov 22, 2019	KLUIN	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (31) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	DE102005057674
DESCRIPTION	DE2846455
DESCRIPTION	DE3913422
DESCRIPTION	EP0356648
DESCRIPTION	EP1498678
OPPOSITION	CA767520
OPPOSITION	CN103471432
OPPOSITION	CN203395204U
OPPOSITION	CN203586173U
OPPOSITION	DE102005057674
OPPOSITION	DE102009048592
OPPOSITION	DE102012007721
OPPOSITION	DE3913422
OPPOSITION	DE60133579T
OPPOSITION	EP0356648
OPPOSITION	EP1498678
OPPOSITION	US2005133202
OPPOSITION	US2007125317
OPPOSITION	US2009293654
OPPOSITION	US3199577
OPPOSITION	US4697615
OPPOSITION	US4993367
OPPOSITION	US5452686
OPPOSITION	US5852990
OPPOSITION	WO02052142
OPPOSITION	WO2011089140
OPPOSITION	WO2013156139
OPPOSITION	WO9012993
SEARCH	DE102009048592
SEARCH	US2009293654
SEARCH	WO2011089140

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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Dec 2, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Dec 2, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Dec 2, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Nov 29, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Nov 12, 2021
English translation of the claims
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Nov 12, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Nov 12, 2021
French translation of claims
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Sep 20, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Sep 20, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Sep 20, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
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Sep 13, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Sep 8, 2021
Refund of fees
Appeal
Sep 6, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Sep 6, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Sep 6, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Sep 1, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Aug 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Aug 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Aug 30, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Jul 7, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Jul 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jul 2, 2021
Notice of appeal
Appeal
May 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
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May 3, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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May 3, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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May 3, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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May 3, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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May 3, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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May 3, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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May 3, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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May 3, 2021
Means of redress
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May 3, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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May 3, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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May 3, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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May 3, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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May 3, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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May 3, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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May 3, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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May 3, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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May 3, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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May 3, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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May 3, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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May 3, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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May 3, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 3, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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May 3, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Mar 10, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Mar 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Mar 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 4, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Feb 4, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Jan 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Jan 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Jan 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 15, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jan 15, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jan 15, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jan 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jan 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jan 15, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jan 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Jan 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 6, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Nov 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 10, 2020
Communication of amended entries
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Nov 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 6, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
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Nov 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 4, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
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Sep 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Aug 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Aug 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Aug 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Aug 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Aug 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Aug 20, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Aug 20, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Aug 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Aug 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Aug 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
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Jun 15, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Jun 15, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Jun 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 15, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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May 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 30, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Jan 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 15, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Dec 18, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Dec 18, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Dec 18, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Dec 11, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Dec 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
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Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
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Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
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Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
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Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
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Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
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Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
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Dec 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
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Dec 6, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Dec 6, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Dec 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 27, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Nov 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Nov 22, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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Nov 22, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
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Nov 22, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Nov 22, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Nov 22, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
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Mar 18, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Feb 7, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jan 24, 2019
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jan 24, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jan 24, 2019
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Nov 20, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Nov 20, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Nov 20, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Nov 20, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Nov 20, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 16, 2018
Claims
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Oct 16, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Search/Exam
Oct 16, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Search/Exam
Sep 25, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Sep 25, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Sep 25, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Sep 25, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Sep 25, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Sep 6, 2018
Examination started
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Feb 21, 2018
Cover letter for submission of priority search results
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Feb 21, 2018
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
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Feb 16, 2018
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
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Feb 12, 2018
Decision to allow further processing
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Feb 1, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Feb 1, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 1, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Feb 1, 2018
Amended description with annotations
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Feb 1, 2018
Amendments received before examination
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Feb 1, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Feb 1, 2018
Request for further processing
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Dec 4, 2017
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
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Aug 24, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
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Aug 24, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
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May 3, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
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Apr 27, 2017
Letter concerning the priority
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Apr 27, 2017
Priority document
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Mar 29, 2017
Invitation to file priority document
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Mar 29, 2017
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Dec 19, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Dec 19, 2016
European search opinion
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Dec 19, 2016
European search report
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Dec 19, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
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Nov 23, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Sep 30, 2016
Abstract
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Sep 30, 2016
Claims
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Sep 30, 2016
Description
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Sep 30, 2016
Designation of inventor
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Sep 30, 2016
Drawings
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Sep 30, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
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Sep 30, 2016
Request for grant of a European patent
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