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The patent EP2825646 was granted to Cambridge Enterprise on Aug 7, 2019. The application was filed on Mar 15, 2013 under application number EP13717812A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| QIAGEN | May 7, 2020 | KONIG SZYNKA TILMANN VON RENESSE PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB DUSSELDORF | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2008221372 |
| EXAMINATION | US6706858 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010108971 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012007502 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1256627 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2607482 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005244882 |
| OPPOSITION | US5411876 |
| OPPOSITION | US6383393 |
| OPPOSITION | US6706858 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005012523 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005070545 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010108971 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9859076 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9929840 |
| OTHER | US2008221372 |
| OTHER | US6706858 |
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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