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The patent EP2465940 was granted to Biomrieux on Jan 10, 2018. The application was filed on Feb 9, 2006 under application number EP11189038A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRAWMAN | Oct 9, 2018 | VOSSIUS & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0954560 |
| EXAMINATION | AU773596B |
| EXAMINATION | US2005009132 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0954560 |
| OPPOSITION | FR550394 |
| OPPOSITION | FR553049 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003082667 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004121404 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005112718 |
| OPPOSITION | US5610029 |
| OTHER | AU773596B |
| OTHER | US2005009132 |
| SEARCH | EP0954560 |
| SEARCH | US2004121404 |
| SEARCH | US5510243 |
| SEARCH | US6350588 |
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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