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The patent EP2485651 was granted to Hologic on Dec 23, 2020. The application was filed on Mar 2, 2010 under application number EP10707751A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMS GIOTTO | Sep 8, 2021 | DE ROS | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2008045833 |
| EXAMINATION | US5594769 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005089205 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006257009 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008198966 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009143674 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5219351 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0051484 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008014670 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9317620 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9406352 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008198966 |
| OPPOSITION | US5078142 |
| OPPOSITION | US5219351 |
| OPPOSITION | US5594769 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009026587 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9317620 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9406352 |
| OTHER | EP2236085 |
| OTHER | US5129911 |
| OTHER | WO0051484 |
| OTHER | WO9700649 |
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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Submission concerning representation
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Annex to the communication
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Refund of fees
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Information regarding early processing
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amendments received before examination
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Submission concerning representation
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Published international application - A1
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