Methods For Determining The Risk Of Prenatal Complications

Patent No. EP2245180 (titled "Methods For Determining The Risk Of Prenatal Complications") was filed by Nicolaides on Jan 26, 2009. The application was issued on Jun 18, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BECKMAN COULTER	Mar 18, 2015	POTTER CLARKSON
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS	Mar 18, 2015	POTTER CLARKSON
ROCHE	Mar 17, 2015	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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Apr 26, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Apr 21, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 12, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 12, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 12, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 12, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jan 12, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 12, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 12, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 12, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 12, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 12, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 12, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2016
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 29, 2016
Withdrawal of an opposition
Oct 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 10, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 10, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 6, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 6, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 6, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 6, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 6, 2016
Withdrawal of an opposition
Oct 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2016
Withdrawal of an opposition
Sep 26, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 24, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 11, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 10, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 2, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 2, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 2, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 2, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 2, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 2, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 2, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 17, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 17, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 8, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 8, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 8, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 8, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 8, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 8, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 7, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 7, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 7, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 7, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 7, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 8, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Sep 24, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 23, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2015
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jul 23, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 16, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 29, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 29, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 29, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 13, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 7, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 25, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 19, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 18, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 18, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 18, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 18, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 17, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 17, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 17, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 17, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 18, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 22, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
May 6, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 6, 2014
French translation of claims
May 6, 2014
German translation of the claims
May 6, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 20, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 24, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jan 21, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 21, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 21, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 21, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jul 31, 2013
Claims
Jul 31, 2013
Claims
Jul 31, 2013
Description
Jul 31, 2013
Description
Jul 31, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 23, 2013
Claims
Jul 23, 2013
Claims
Jul 23, 2013
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jul 23, 2013
Description
Jul 23, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 8, 2013
Annex to the communication
Apr 8, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 10, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2012
Claims
Aug 10, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 3, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 3, 2012
Claims
Aug 3, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 11, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 8, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 1, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 8, 2012
Annex to a communication
Feb 8, 2012
Annex to the communication
Feb 8, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 8, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 8, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 8, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Dec 5, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 5, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 5, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Dec 5, 2011
Cover sheet for fax transmission
May 26, 2011
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
May 9, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 9, 2011
European search opinion
May 9, 2011
Supplementary European search report
Oct 21, 2010
Request for correction of obvious mistakes allowed
Oct 13, 2010
Annex
Oct 13, 2010
Matter concerning the application
Oct 6, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 28, 2010
Request for correction of errors in filed documents
Sep 20, 2010
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Sep 14, 2010
Request for correction of errors in filed documents
Sep 8, 2010
Refund of fees
Sep 2, 2010
Request for correction of errors in filed documents
Sep 1, 2010
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Aug 24, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 18, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 18, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 18, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 17, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 17, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 12, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 22, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 22, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 22, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 7, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 18, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 18, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 18, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 18, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 30, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Jul 30, 2009
Published international application - A1

EP2245180

NICOLAIDES

Application Number: EP09704269A
Filing Date: Jan 26, 2009
Status: Opposition Rejected; Apr 28, 2017
Publication Date: Jun 18, 2014
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EP2245180