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`Date
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`12-01-2011
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`Reference
`15617MNMms
`Applicant/Proprietor
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`Ixi Mobile (R&D) Ltd.
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`Application No./Patent No.
`05752631.1 - 1243 / 1769332
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`Noting of loss of rights pursuant to Rule 112(1) EPC
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`The European patent application is deemed to be withdrawn under Article 94(4) EPC, because the
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`MICROSOFT CORP. ET AL.
`EXHIBIT 1017
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