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System And Method For Sorting Specimen

Patent No. EP2350674 (titled "System And Method For Sorting Specimen") was filed by Quest Diagnostics Investments Incorporated on Oct 8, 2009. The application was issued on May 4, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BECKMAN COULTER	Apr 3, 2019	MULLER BORE & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB

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 7, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 7, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 4, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Mar 28, 2022
French translation of claims
Mar 28, 2022
German translation of the claims
Mar 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Dec 17, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Dec 17, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Dec 8, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 8, 2021
Refund of fees
Nov 9, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 8, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Oct 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Oct 8, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 27, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 27, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2021
Notice of appeal
Jul 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 20, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 20, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 20, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
Means of redress
Jul 20, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 20, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 20, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 24, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 9, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 26, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 26, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 26, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 16, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 16, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 16, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 16, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 9, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 9, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 2, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 2, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 2, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 14, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 14, 2020
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 14, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Aug 14, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 15, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 15, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2019
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Dec 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 2, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 2, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 2, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 5, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Nov 5, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2019
Authorisation
Oct 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 25, 2019
Communication concerning signing of documents
Oct 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2019
Authorisation
Oct 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 3, 2019
Invitation to file an authorisation
Aug 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 26, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 26, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 26, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 26, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 26, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 26, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 26, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 16, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 16, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 8, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 3, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 3, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Apr 3, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 3, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 14, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 13, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 16, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 7, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 27, 2018
French translation of claims
Apr 27, 2018
German translation of the claims
Apr 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 19, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 19, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 19, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 19, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2017
Claims
Jul 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 6, 2017
Annex to the communication
Jul 6, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 7, 2017
Decision to allow further processing
Mar 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 28, 2017
Claims
Mar 28, 2017
Description
Mar 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 28, 2017
Request for further processing
Jan 23, 2017
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Oct 28, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 15, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jun 15, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 10, 2015
Claims
Dec 10, 2015
Description
Dec 10, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 10, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 20, 2015
Annex to the communication
Aug 20, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
May 11, 2015
Submission concerning representation
May 8, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Mar 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 13, 2015
Claims
Mar 13, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 16, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 13, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 13, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 4, 2014
Annex to the communication
Sep 4, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 26, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 26, 2013
Claims
Nov 26, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 17, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jul 17, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 3, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 3, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 3, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Dec 3, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2012
Maintenance of the application
May 22, 2012
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
May 4, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 4, 2012
European search opinion
May 4, 2012
Supplementary European search report
Jul 6, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 24, 2011
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
May 6, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 6, 2011
Amendments received before examination
May 6, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
May 6, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Apr 29, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 18, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
May 7, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 15, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Apr 15, 2010
Published international application - A1

EP2350674

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INVESTMENTS INCORPORATED

Application Number: EP09819882A
Filing Date: Oct 8, 2009
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 2, 2022
Publication Date: May 4, 2022
External Links: Slate, EP2350674B2, Google Patents

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