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The patent EP3015477 was granted to Guangdong Xiangxue Life Sciences on Aug 18, 2021. The application was filed on Jun 25, 2014 under application number EP14817065A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHALSKI HUTTERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | May 18, 2022 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US6080840 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012013913 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN102574906 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN103097407 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005116075 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007106894 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011001152 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012013913 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013004186 |
| SEARCH | WO2005116075 |
| SEARCH | WO2007106894 |
| SEARCH | WO2011001152 |
| SEARCH | WO2012013913 |
| SEARCH | WO2013041865 |
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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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Description
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Matter concerning the application
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Submission concerning representation
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