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The patent EP3192860 was granted to BBT Bergedorfer Biotechnik on Dec 11, 2024. The application was filed on Mar 17, 2010 under application number EP17159241A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19923943 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007141257 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0839906 |
| SEARCH | GB2179053 |
| SEARCH | US2003186835 |
| SEARCH | US2005170985 |
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Decision to grant a European patent
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Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Description
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Advice of delivery
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Acknowledgement of a document
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Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Annex
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Examination started
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amendments received before examination
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Refund of fees
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Modified abstract
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Mar 13, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Abstract
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Description
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Designation of inventor
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