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The patent EP3134512 was granted to Miltenyi Biotec on Jan 2, 2019. The application was filed on Apr 23, 2015 under application number EP15721601A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES POOLE | Oct 2, 2019 | CARPMAELS & RANSFORD | ADMISSIBLE |
| D YOUNG | Oct 1, 2019 | D YOUNG | ADMISSIBLE |
| GE HEALTHCARE BIO SCIENCES | Sep 30, 2019 | KILBURN & STRODE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009072003 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2014048920 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2594632 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005108589 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009072003 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2594632 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2711418 |
| OPPOSITION | US7572631 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005108589 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009072003 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013072288 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015162211 |
| OTHER | EP2594632 |
| OTHER | EP2711418 |
| OTHER | US7572631 |
| OTHER | WO2009072003 |
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