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The patent EP3218504 was granted to Universit DE Genve on Jul 22, 2020. The application was filed on Nov 12, 2015 under application number EP15794900A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR URSULA SPRENZEL | Apr 16, 2021 | WALCHER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | WO2017076988 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009083210 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011095760 |
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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Description
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French translation of claims
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Refund of fees
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Refund of fees
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Amended claims with annotations
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Annex
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Annex
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Matter concerning the application
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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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Converted Sequence Listing
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