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Sample Preparation Method And System - EP3814496

The patent EP3814496 was granted to GEN Probe Incorporated on Nov 22, 2023. The application was filed on Jun 14, 2019 under application number EP19734637A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3814496

GEN PROBE INCORPORATED
Application Number
EP19734637A
Filing Date
Jun 14, 2019
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Oct 20, 2023
Publication Date
Nov 22, 2023
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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
QIAGENAug 22, 2024KONIG SZYNKA TILMANN VON RENESSE PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB DUSSELDORFADMISSIBLE

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INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORTUS2004229268
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OPPOSITIONCA2679843
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OPPOSITIONJP2014045689
OPPOSITIONUS2004229268
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OPPOSITIONUS2007031880
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OPPOSITIONWO2006073497
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