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The patent EP2765845 was granted to Pioneer HI Bred on May 17, 2017. The application was filed on Oct 11, 2012 under application number EP12778014A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION | Feb 16, 2018 | SYNGENTA | ADMISSIBLE |
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Sep 21, 2022
Refund of fees
Appeal
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(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
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Withdrawal of an appeal
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Document concerning representation
Search/Exam
Nov 27, 2020
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Claims
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Reply to appeal
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Appeal
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Notice of appeal
Appeal
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Decision to grant a European patent
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Apr 10, 2017
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Apr 10, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Apr 10, 2017
French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Apr 10, 2017
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Amended claims with annotations
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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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May 27, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
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Amended claims with annotations
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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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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Jan 28, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
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Examination started
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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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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Amended claims with annotations
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Matter concerning the application
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Apr 14, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
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Feb 21, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Apr 18, 2013
Published international application - A1
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Abstract
PCTISA
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Claims
PCTISA
Oct 22, 2012
Description
PCTISA
Oct 22, 2012
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