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The patent EP2834375 was granted to Geneohm Sciences Canada on May 5, 2021. The application was filed on Mar 14, 2013 under application number EP13772940A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| STIES | Feb 5, 2022 | PRINZ & PARTNER MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| BECKMAN COULTER | Feb 4, 2022 | BOULT WADE TENNANT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2002CA00824 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0497272 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2008227087 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4458066 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5475610 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5538871 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5602756 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5612473 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5866366 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6090592 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6117635 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6117986 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6156507 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008080620 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO02099034 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007044873 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007082340 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008227087 |
| OPPOSITION | US6156507 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02099034 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007044873 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008140612 |
| SEARCH | US2008220428 |
| SEARCH | WO02099034 |
| SEARCH | WO2004055205 |
| SEARCH | WO2008140612 |
| SEARCH | WO2011038197 |
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