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The patent EP2959021 was granted to Biontech Diagnostics on Aug 8, 2018. The application was filed on Aug 19, 2014 under application number EP14755642A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES POOLE | May 7, 2019 | CARPMAELS & RANSFORD | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | WO2009158143 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010076322 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013082440 |
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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