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The patent EP3206987 was granted to The University OF Chicago on Jul 24, 2024. The application was filed on Oct 14, 2015 under application number EP15851357A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLOUGMANN VINGTOFT | Mar 30, 2021 | PLOUGMANN VINGTOFT | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2002127224 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2007218049 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2010189222 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2011135571 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2011238001 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5858784 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6013638 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6022737 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6136295 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7430282 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7985868 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008102632 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011049743 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CA2896797 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005112131 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007218049 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011135571 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2014220143 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US7263170 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013188763 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016061256 |
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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