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Method And Compositions For Detection And Enumeration Of Genetic Variations

Patent No. EP1641809 (titled "Method And Compositions For Detection And Enumeration Of Genetic Variations") was filed by The Johns Hopkins University on Jun 9, 2004. The application was issued on Oct 3, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ROCHE	Jun 9, 2016	BOSL

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Sep 6, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 6, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 31, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Aug 23, 2018
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Aug 23, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 23, 2018
French translation of claims
Aug 23, 2018
German translation of the claims
Aug 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
May 15, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 15, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
May 9, 2018
Refund of fees
May 3, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 3, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 25, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 20, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2018
Withdrawal of an appeal
Feb 27, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 16, 2018
Notice of appeal
Feb 16, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Dec 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 11, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 11, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 11, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 11, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 11, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 11, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 11, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 11, 2017
Means of redress
Dec 11, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 11, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 11, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 11, 2017
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Dec 11, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 11, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 11, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Nov 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 9, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 7, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 2, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 2, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 31, 2017
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Oct 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 30, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 8, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 14, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 14, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 24, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 24, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 24, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 24, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 14, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 14, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 16, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 9, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 9, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 13, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 29, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 29, 2015
French translation of claims
Jul 29, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jul 29, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 24, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 24, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 24, 2015
Text intended for grant
Mar 13, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Feb 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 23, 2015
Claims
Feb 23, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2015
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Dec 8, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2014
Converted Sequence Listing
Dec 8, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Nov 27, 2014
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Nov 21, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 21, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 21, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 21, 2014
Text intended for grant
Aug 28, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 28, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Aug 28, 2014
Claims
Aug 28, 2014
Description
Aug 28, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 28, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 3, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jul 3, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 23, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Dec 23, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 5, 2013
Claims
Feb 5, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 12, 2012
Annex to the communication
Dec 12, 2012
Consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 12, 2012
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 28, 2012
Annex to a communication
Nov 28, 2012
Annex to the communication
Nov 28, 2012
Consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 28, 2012
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 2, 2012
Annex to the communication
Nov 2, 2012
Consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 2, 2012
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 19, 2012
Annex to the communication
Oct 19, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 3, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 3, 2012
Claims
Apr 3, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 23, 2011
Annex to the communication
Dec 23, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 10, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Mar 4, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 4, 2011
Claims
Mar 4, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 4, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 21, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 17, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 9, 2010
Annex to the communication
Sep 9, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 13, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2010
Maintenance of the application
Jun 10, 2010
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
May 20, 2010
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
May 4, 2010
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Apr 15, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Apr 15, 2010
Supplementary European search report
Dec 8, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2009
Enquiry as to when the search report can be expected
Dec 8, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2008
General enquiry
Nov 12, 2007
General enquiry
Feb 27, 2007
Letter concerning the inventor
Dec 21, 2006
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Dec 5, 2006
Letter which had not been notified
May 24, 2006
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
May 24, 2006
Reply by International Bureau
May 15, 2006
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Feb 22, 2006
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 15, 2006
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jan 13, 2006
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 13, 2006
Amendments received before examination
Jan 13, 2006
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 7, 2005
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 18, 2005
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Aug 11, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Aug 11, 2005
International publication of the international search report
Feb 21, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 21, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 3, 2005
Published international application - A2

EP1641809

THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

Application Number: EP04752581A
Filing Date: Jun 9, 2004
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 31, 2018
Publication Date: Oct 3, 2018
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