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The patent EP1742958 was granted to City OF Hope on May 17, 2017. The application was filed on Mar 15, 2005 under application number EP05732148A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WUESTHOFF & WUESTHOFF PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | Feb 15, 2018 | WICHMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2004203145 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2005042641 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2005054598 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5684143 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5705188 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5858988 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6291438 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6506559 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9730731 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2004029215 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0244321 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03016572 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03064621 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03100093 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004029215 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004029281 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004045543 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005089287 |
| OTHER | EP2514758 |
| SEARCH | WO2004011647 |
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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May 17, 2017
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Decision to grant a European patent
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Apr 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 6, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant
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Mar 2, 2017
Copy of the international search report
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Mar 2, 2017
Published international application - A9
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Observations by third parties
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Feb 1, 2017
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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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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant (sequence listing)
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Amended claims with annotations
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Claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Amended description with annotations
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Description
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Amended claims with annotations
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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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CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
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Claims
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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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Amended claims with annotations
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Claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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(Electronic) Receipt
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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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(Electronic) Receipt
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Claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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(Electronic) Receipt
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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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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Maintenance of the application
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Aug 12, 2009
Refund of fees
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Refund of fees
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Supplementary European search report
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Note on telephone consultation
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Non-scannable object
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Deficiencies in sequence listing
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Annex
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Reply by International Bureau
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Copy of the international search report
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Reply by International Bureau
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Enquiry with the International Bureau
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Enquiry with the International Bureau
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Amendments received before examination
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Published international application - A2
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