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The patent EP3023504 was granted to BGI Genomics on Oct 2, 2019. The application was filed on Jul 17, 2013 under application number EP13889435A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES POOLE | Jul 2, 2020 | COOLEY UK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN101849236 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN102753703 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN103003447 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN1376282 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2772549 |
| SEARCH | WO2005039389 |
| SEARCH | WO2010033578 |
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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Supplementary European search report
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Information on entry into European phase
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Notification of the recording of a change
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International publication pamphlet
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