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Methods For Determining Fraction Of Fetal Nucleic Acids In Maternal Samples - EP3006573

The patent EP3006573 was granted to Verinata Health on Mar 7, 2018. The application was originally filed on Dec 1, 2010 under application number EP15181244A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3006573

VERINATA HEALTH

Application Number: EP15181244A
Filing Date: Dec 1, 2010
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 25, 2021
Publication Date: Mar 7, 2018
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Patent Oppositions (3)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
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LEEMING	Dec 7, 2018	J A KEMP	ADMISSIBLE
QIAGEN	Dec 4, 2018	CH KILGER ANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT	ADMISSIBLE
QIAGEN	Dec 4, 2018	CH KILGER ANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (38) New

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Dossier Documents

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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Jun 29, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
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Jun 29, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Jun 29, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Jun 24, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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May 17, 2021
Document concerning representation
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May 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 23, 2021
Request concerning the applicant/representative
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Mar 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Advice of delivery
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 18, 2021
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Mar 15, 2021
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Mar 12, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Mar 12, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Mar 12, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
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Mar 12, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Mar 12, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Mar 12, 2021
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Mar 12, 2021
Means of redress
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Mar 12, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Mar 12, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Mar 12, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Mar 12, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Jan 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 21, 2020
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
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Dec 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 16, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 14, 2020
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Dec 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 14, 2020
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Dec 14, 2020
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Dec 9, 2020
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Dec 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 18, 2020
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Jun 12, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jun 12, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Jun 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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May 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 21, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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May 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
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Apr 28, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Apr 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 28, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 23, 2020
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
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Apr 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 15, 2020
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Apr 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
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Apr 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Apr 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 8, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Apr 8, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jan 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jan 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Dec 10, 2019
Communication about missing advice of delivery
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Nov 14, 2019
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Nov 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 5, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Oct 29, 2019
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Acknowledgement of a document
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Acknowledgement of a document
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Oct 29, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Oct 29, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Oct 29, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Oct 29, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Oct 29, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Oct 8, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 8, 2019
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Oct 8, 2019
Communication of amended entries
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Sep 19, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
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Jul 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 24, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Jul 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 18, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Jul 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 12, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Jul 12, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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Jul 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 12, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Jul 1, 2019
Request for grant of a European patent
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Jul 1, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
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Jan 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 25, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
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Jan 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 17, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
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Jan 2, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Jan 2, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Jan 2, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Dec 14, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Dec 11, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Dec 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 7, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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Dec 7, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
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Dec 7, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 7, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Dec 7, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Dec 7, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Dec 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 7, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 4, 2018
Authorisation
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Dec 4, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Dec 4, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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Dec 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Dec 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Mar 19, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Feb 8, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
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Jan 30, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Jan 30, 2018
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Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Dec 13, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
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Nov 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 28, 2017
Amended description with annotations
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Nov 28, 2017
Description
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Nov 28, 2017
French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Nov 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 28, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
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Jul 18, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Request for further processing
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Nov 22, 2016
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
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Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
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Mar 16, 2016
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Refund of fees
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Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Communication to designated inventor
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Search started
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
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Letter which had not been notified
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Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
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Claims
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Nov 25, 2015
Matter concerning the application
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Communication to designated inventor
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Invitation to file claims
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Abstract
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Converted Sequence Listing
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Description
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Designation of inventor
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