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The patent EP3756767 was granted to Labrador Diagnostics on May 1, 2024. The application was filed on Oct 2, 2008 under application number EP20187805A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
Latest UPC cases involving this patent.
| Case Number | Filing Date | Plaintiff | Proceeding Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC_CFI_571/2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Biomerieux, Biomerieux Austria | Counter Claim For Revocation |
| UPC_CFI_497/2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Biomerieux UK | Revocation |
| UPC_CFI_315/2024 | Jun 13, 2024 | Labrador Diagnostics | Infringement |

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOMERIEUX SOCIETE ANONYME | Jan 31, 2025 | CARPMAELS & RANSFORD | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP1722235 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1851550 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0138205 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0185330 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0449321 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0889328 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1821106 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005271552 |
| OPPOSITION | US4087248 |
| OPPOSITION | US4478094 |
| OPPOSITION | US4952518 |
| OPPOSITION | US5164318 |
| OPPOSITION | US5904899 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9508774 |
| SEARCH | EP1722235 |
| SEARCH | JP2005010179 |
| SEARCH | US2007224084 |
| SEARCH | US6063341 |
| SEARCH | US6291249 |
| SEARCH | WO2006090154 |
| SEARCH | WO2007002579 |
| SEARCH | WO9508774 |
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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