Rapid Detection Of Replicating Cells

Patent No. EP2184346 (titled "Rapid Detection Of Replicating Cells") was filed by Genomic Profiling Systems on Sep 6, 2002. The application was issued on Mar 8, 2017.

A rapid microbial enumeration method that detects living cells by imaging microscopic colonies derived from in situ cell division. The method uses large area imaging to detect colonies without labeling reagents, enabling non-destructive aseptic detection of living cells. The method retains the key benefits of traditional microbial culture, including sensitivity and quantification, while providing faster results.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MERCK PATENT	Dec 4, 2017	-

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Sep 4, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Sep 4, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 30, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 24, 2019
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May 24, 2019
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May 22, 2019
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May 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
May 21, 2019
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May 21, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 21, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 21, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
May 21, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 21, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 21, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 21, 2019
Means of redress
May 21, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 21, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 21, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 21, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 13, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2019
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Jan 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 8, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2018
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Jul 6, 2018
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Jul 5, 2018
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Jul 4, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 4, 2018
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Jul 4, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 4, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 20, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 20, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 11, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2017
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Dec 4, 2017
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Dec 4, 2017
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Dec 4, 2017
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Dec 4, 2017
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Dec 4, 2017
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Dec 4, 2017
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Dec 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 4, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jun 20, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Mar 8, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 9, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 2, 2017
Decision to allow further processing
Jan 13, 2017
French translation of claims
Jan 13, 2017
German translation of the claims
Jan 13, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 13, 2017
Request for further processing
Nov 9, 2016
Application deemed to be withdrawn ( translations of claims/payment missing)
May 20, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 20, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 20, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 20, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 20, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 17, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 10, 2015
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Dec 3, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Dec 2, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 2, 2014
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Dec 2, 2014
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 2, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 1, 2014
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Dec 1, 2014
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Dec 1, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 1, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 26, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 19, 2014
Annex to the communication
May 19, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 5, 2013
Examination started
Jun 7, 2013
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Jun 7, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Dec 17, 2012
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Dec 4, 2012
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 14, 2012
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Nov 13, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 13, 2012
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Nov 8, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 8, 2012
European search opinion
Nov 8, 2012
European search report
Jul 23, 2012
Enquiry as to when the search report can be expected
Nov 23, 2010
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Nov 19, 2010
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Nov 5, 2010
Letter concerning the priority
Nov 3, 2010
Enquiry as to when the search report can be expected
Sep 16, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Apr 14, 2010
Notification of forthcoming publication
Apr 7, 2010
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Mar 25, 2010
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Nov 9, 2009
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Nov 9, 2009
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 3, 2009
Claims
Nov 3, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Oct 29, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 12, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2009
Drawings
Oct 12, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2009
Reply to the invitation to remedy deficiencies
Oct 9, 2009
Designation of inventor
Oct 9, 2009
Letter concerning the inventor
Aug 17, 2009
Deficiency in designation of inventor
Aug 17, 2009
Invitation to remedy deficiencies in application documents
Jul 31, 2009
Matter concerning the application
Jul 30, 2009
Note on telephone consultation
Jul 21, 2009
Abstract
Jul 21, 2009
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jul 21, 2009
Description
Jul 21, 2009
Drawings
Jul 21, 2009
Request for grant of a European patent
May 17, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2184346

GENOMIC PROFILING SYSTEMS

Application Number: EP09166028A
Filing Date: Sep 6, 2002
Status: Opposition Rejected; Sep 6, 2019
Publication Date: Mar 8, 2017
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