Vessel For Nucleic Acid Analysis

Patent No. EP2189220 (titled "Vessel For Nucleic Acid Analysis") was filed by PreAnalytiX GmbH on Feb 15, 2001. The application was issued on Jun 8, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS INTERNATIONAL AG	Mar 3, 2017	TESCHEMACHER

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.

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Feb 16, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 16, 2022
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Feb 16, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 14, 2022
Refund of fees
Feb 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 10, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Feb 10, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 10, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Nov 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 27, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 27, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 22, 2021
Claims
Oct 22, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Oct 22, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 21, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 21, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 7, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 7, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 2, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Aug 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 16, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Aug 11, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Aug 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Aug 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 6, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 6, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 5, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 3, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Aug 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Aug 2, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Aug 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jul 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 23, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 20, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 24, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
May 27, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 21, 2019
Reply to appeal
Mar 29, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 11, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jan 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jan 8, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jan 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 31, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 31, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 26, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Oct 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2018
Notice of appeal
Oct 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 31, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 29, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 29, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 29, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 29, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 29, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Aug 29, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 29, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 29, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 29, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 29, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 29, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 29, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 26, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 26, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 8, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 8, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 8, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 8, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 8, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jan 8, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 8, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 28, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 28, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 28, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 8, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 8, 2017
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Aug 7, 2017
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Aug 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2017
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Aug 2, 2017
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Apr 18, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 18, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 15, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 3, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 3, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 3, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2017
Notice of opposition
Mar 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 8, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 12, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 21, 2016
English translation of the claims
Apr 21, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 21, 2016
French translation of claims
Apr 21, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 9, 2016
Refund of fees
Dec 23, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 23, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 23, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 23, 2015
Text intended for grant
Oct 26, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Oct 26, 2015
Description
Oct 26, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 18, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jun 18, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 12, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jan 7, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 29, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 23, 2014
Annex to the communication
May 23, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 19, 2014
Refund of fees
Mar 12, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 12, 2014
Claims
Mar 12, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 16, 2014
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jan 9, 2014
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jan 9, 2014
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jan 9, 2014
Observations by third parties
Mar 18, 2013
Refund of fees
Mar 15, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 23, 2012
Annex to the communication
Nov 23, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 21, 2012
Refund of fees
Feb 24, 2012
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Nov 19, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Nov 19, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2010
Written request for examination
May 31, 2010
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
May 6, 2010
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
May 6, 2010
Refund of fees
Apr 28, 2010
Notification of forthcoming publication
Apr 22, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Apr 22, 2010
European search opinion
Apr 22, 2010
European search report
Feb 24, 2010
Abstract
Feb 24, 2010
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Feb 24, 2010
Claims
Feb 24, 2010
Description
Feb 24, 2010
Designation of inventor
Feb 24, 2010
Drawings
Feb 24, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
Aug 29, 2001
Priority document

EP2189220

PREANALYTIX GMBH

Application Number: EP10154591A
Filing Date: Feb 15, 2001
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 25, 2022
Publication Date: Jun 8, 2016
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