Methods For Detecting Symmetrical Demethylarginine

Patent No. EP2313364 (titled "Methods For Detecting Symmetrical Demethylarginine") was filed by Idexx Laboratories on Jul 30, 2009. The application was issued on Sep 2, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ZOETIS SERVICES	Jun 2, 2021	DORRIES
ZOETIS SERVICES	Jun 2, 2021	DORRIES, HANS ULRICH , DF-MP DORRIES FRANK-MOLNIA & POHLMAN

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Decision of the Board of Appeal
Nov 11, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 11, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Aug 4, 2025
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Aug 4, 2025
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Aug 4, 2025
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Jun 30, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 23, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 10, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 4, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 22, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 16, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 2, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 30, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 12, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 7, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 7, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2025
Request concerning representative opponent
Dec 17, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 16, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 16, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 12, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2024
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Dec 4, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 4, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 29, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 29, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 12
Nov 29, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 28, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2024
General enquiry
Nov 28, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2024
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 19, 2024
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 15, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 12, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 12, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 7, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 7, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 15, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 15, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 10, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Aug 13, 2024
Composition of the board (T)
Jun 19, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 14, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2024
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 17, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 13, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2024
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 3, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 27, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 27, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 27, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 27, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 27, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 27, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 27, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 27, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 27, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 27, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 27, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 27, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 27, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 27, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 27, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 27, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Oct 27, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Oct 27, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
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Oct 27, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
Oct 27, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
Oct 27, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 11
Oct 27, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 018
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Citation in appeal procedure - 018
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Citation in appeal procedure - 019
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Citation in appeal procedure - 020
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Citation in appeal procedure - 024
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Citation in appeal procedure - 027
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Citation in appeal procedure - 029
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Citation in appeal procedure - 030
Oct 27, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 031
Oct 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 27, 2023
Reply to appeal
Jun 27, 2023
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 19, 2023
Statement of grounds of appeal
Apr 21, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 18, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 17, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 17, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 11, 2023
Notice of appeal
Feb 10, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 9, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 8, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 8, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 8, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 8, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 8, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 8, 2023
Means of redress
Feb 8, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 8, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 8, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 8, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 8, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 16, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 032
Jan 11, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 13, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
Nov 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Oct 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Oct 31, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Oct 31, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
Oct 31, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 030
Oct 31, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 031
Oct 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 31, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 7, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 7, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 7, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 7, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 27, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Oct 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
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Citation in opposition procedure - 018
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Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Oct 27, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
Oct 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 27, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 17, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 17, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 9, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 8, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jun 2, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jun 2, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 2, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Jun 2, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jun 2, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jun 2, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jun 2, 2021
Notice of opposition
Sep 14, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 6, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 9, 2020
French translation of claims
Jul 9, 2020
German translation of the claims
Jul 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 13, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 13, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 13, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 13, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2019
Description
Oct 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 4, 2019
Annex to the communication
Oct 4, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 24, 2019
Claims
Jun 24, 2019
Claims
Jun 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 20, 2019
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
May 20, 2019
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
May 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2019
Observations by third parties
May 15, 2019
Patent document filed by a Third party
May 6, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2019
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 21, 2018
Annex to the communication
Dec 21, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 6, 2018
Annex
Jun 6, 2018
Annex
Jun 6, 2018
Claims
Jun 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 19, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 5, 2017
Annex to the communication
Dec 5, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 3, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 3, 2016
Claims
Jun 3, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 3, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jun 3, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 27, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jan 27, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 18, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 18, 2014
Claims
Dec 18, 2014
Description
Dec 18, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 26, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Aug 18, 2014
Annex to the communication
Aug 18, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 3, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 3, 2013
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 3, 2013
Claims
Jun 3, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 11, 2013
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Feb 11, 2013
General enquiry
Feb 6, 2013
Annex to a communication
Feb 6, 2013
Annex to the communication
Feb 6, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 13, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
May 10, 2011
Letter concerning the inventor
Apr 15, 2011
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Apr 13, 2011
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Apr 8, 2011
Letter which had not been notified
Apr 5, 2011
Letter which had not been notified
Mar 30, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 23, 2011
Communication regarding comments on Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Feb 4, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 4, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 4, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 15, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 20, 2010
Notification of election of EPO
Mar 2, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 11, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Feb 11, 2010
Published international application - A1
Sep 23, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 23, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 23, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 13, 2009
Abstract
Aug 13, 2009
Claims
Aug 13, 2009
Description
Aug 13, 2009
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EP2313364

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Application Number: EP09790996A
Filing Date: Jul 30, 2009
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Jul 31, 2020
Publication Date: Sep 2, 2020
External Links: Slate, EP2313364B1, Google Patents

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Methods For Detecting Symmetrical Demethylarginine

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EP2313364