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The patent EP2057466 was granted to Childrens Hospital OF Philadelphia on Oct 23, 2013. The application was filed on Aug 15, 2007 under application number EP07836873A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".
Latest UPC cases involving this patent.
| Case Number | Filing Date | Plaintiff | Proceeding Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC_CFI_623/2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | Euroimmun Medizinische Labordiagnostika | Infringement |

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAVO DIAGNOSTIKA | Jul 14, 2014 | RUDOLPH | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
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| SEARCH | WO2006081188 |
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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Description
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French translation of claims
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Annex to the communication
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Amended claims with annotations
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Information on entry into European phase
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Published international application - A2
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