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The patent EP2810052 was granted to Regents OF The University OF Minnesota on Dec 6, 2017. The application was filed on Jan 30, 2013 under application number EP13706780A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOFFMANN EITLE | Sep 6, 2018 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2003119202 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2010136566 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7297529 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1225442 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0031539 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO03060461 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2004092715 |
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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Apr 6, 2018
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Decision to grant a European patent
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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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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Advice of delivery
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Acknowledgement of a document
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Preparation for oral proceedings
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 6, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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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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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A2
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