Improved Method For Bisulfite Treatment

Patent No. EP1829886 (titled "Improved Method For Bisulfite Treatment") was filed by Epigenomics on Aug 27, 2003. The application was issued on Jul 29, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MURPHY	Apr 29, 2016	COOLEY UK

Dossier Documents

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.

Date
Description

Apr 6, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 6, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Apr 3, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jan 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 20, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 20, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 20, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 20, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 20, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 20, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 20, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 20, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 20, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 20, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 24, 2017
Claims
Nov 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 25, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 25, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Jul 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2017
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Apr 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 23, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 23, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 23, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 23, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 31, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Oct 26, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2016
Request for a change of address - opponent
Oct 17, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 17, 2016
Claims
Oct 17, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 7, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 7, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 3, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 31, 2016
Communication of amended entries
May 31, 2016
Communication of amended entries
May 25, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2016
Request for change of opponent's representative
Apr 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 29, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 19, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Jul 29, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 2, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2015
French translation of claims
Jun 10, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jun 10, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 5, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 5, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 5, 2015
Text intended for grant
Feb 2, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 23, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Aug 4, 2014
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Aug 4, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 30, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 15, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 23, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Apr 23, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 23, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 6, 2012
Refund order search fee
Feb 22, 2011
Description
Feb 22, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 12, 2010
Annex to the communication
Oct 12, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 7, 2009
Claims
Oct 7, 2009
Claims
Oct 7, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 24, 2009
Annex to the communication
Jun 24, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 6, 2009
Maintenance of the application
Feb 9, 2009
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 9, 2009
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 9, 2009
Amendments received before examination
Oct 20, 2008
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Sep 16, 2008
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 16, 2008
European search opinion
Sep 16, 2008
European search report
Apr 11, 2008
Submission concerning representation
Aug 8, 2007
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jun 21, 2007
Abstract
Jun 21, 2007
Claims
Jun 21, 2007
Description
Jun 21, 2007
Designation of inventor
Jun 21, 2007
Document related to search matters
Jun 21, 2007
Drawings
Jun 21, 2007
Matter concerning the application
Jun 21, 2007
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
Jun 21, 2007
Sequence listing
Aug 27, 2003
Priority document
Aug 27, 2003
Priority document

EP1829886

EPIGENOMICS

Application Number: EP07012188A
Filing Date: Aug 27, 2003
Status: Revoked; Apr 6, 2018
Publication Date: Jul 29, 2015
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