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The patent EP3071704 was granted to Brigham And Womens Hospital on Jun 19, 2024. The application was filed on Nov 19, 2014 under application number EP14864395A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOTILITYCOUNT APS | Dec 23, 2022 | CHAS HUDE | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0639223 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0160968 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2014177157 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006270021 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010291535 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012118740 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5028526 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012162181 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013129947 |
| OPPOSITION | CN103937658 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005165270 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012162181 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014177157 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015077333 |
| SEARCH | EP0639223 |
| SEARCH | US2012122084 |
| SEARCH | US6129214 |
| SEARCH | WO0160968 |
| SEARCH | WO2014177157 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Amended claims with annotations
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Examination started
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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European search opinion
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Information on Search Strategy
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Supplementary European search report
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Search started
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Payment of fees and costs
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Payment of fees and costs
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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