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The patent EP3122870 was granted to Ginkgo Bioworks on Jun 29, 2022. The application was filed on Mar 25, 2015 under application number EP15768011A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARKS & CLERK | Mar 29, 2023 | MARKS & CLERK | ADMISSIBLE |
| POTTER CLARKSON | Mar 28, 2023 | POTTER CLARKSON | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009110664 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013045539 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2014068797 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US7700723 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015034872 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007036822 |
| OPPOSITION | US5627072 |
| OPPOSITION | US7005561 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012054726 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015034872 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015148680 |
| OTHER | US2007036822 |
| OTHER | US7005561 |
| OTHER | WO2015034872 |
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