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The patent EP3002289 was granted to Illumina Cambridge on Feb 28, 2018. The application was filed on Aug 22, 2003 under application number EP15184520A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGI TECH HONG KONG | Apr 29, 2020 | BUDDE SCHOU | INTERVENTION ADMISSIBLE |
| HOFFMANN EITLE | Nov 28, 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 | US5302509 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0006770 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0229003 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03048387 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1046648 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2325304 |
| OPPOSITION | GB230037 |
| OPPOSITION | GB303924 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002019363 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003104437 |
| OPPOSITION | US5547839 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0053805 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0192284 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0229003 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9106678 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9627025 |
| SEARCH | WO0229003 |
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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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Information on Search Strategy
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Previously filed application
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Designation of inventor
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