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Method For Differentiation Of Polynucleotide Strands

Patent No. EP2451973 (titled "Method For Differentiation Of Polynucleotide Strands") was filed by MAX Planck Gesellschaft ZUR Frderung DER Wissenschaften EV on Jul 6, 2010. The application was issued on May 11, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ROPES & GRAY	Feb 13, 2017	VARMA

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Jul 10, 2019
Refund of fees
Jul 5, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of opposition proceedings - opposition deemed not filed (opponent)
Jul 5, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition deemed not filed (proprietor)
Jul 2, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 21, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2019
Decision
Mar 21, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 5, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 28, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 28, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 22, 2019
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 20, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 20, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 20, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 20, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 20, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Dec 22, 2017
Authorisation
Dec 22, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 21, 2017
Authorisation
Oct 17, 2017
Invitation to file an authorisation
Oct 13, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Oct 11, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Oct 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Oct 5, 2017
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the opponent
Oct 4, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Sep 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 25, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 10, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jul 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2017
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jun 29, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 30, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 21, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 21, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 13, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 14, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 14, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 14, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 14, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 14, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 14, 2017
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Feb 14, 2017
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Feb 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 14, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 14, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 14, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 14, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
May 12, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 14, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 13, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 13, 2016
French translation of claims
Feb 13, 2016
German translation of the claims
Feb 8, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 8, 2016
French translation of claims
Feb 8, 2016
German translation of the claims
Feb 8, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 8, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 14, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 14, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 14, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 14, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 14, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 28, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Oct 28, 2014
Claims
Oct 28, 2014
Description
Oct 28, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 23, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 23, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Oct 23, 2014
Claims
Oct 23, 2014
Description
Oct 23, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 27, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 27, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 24, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jun 24, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 18, 2014
Examination started
Jul 26, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 26, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 16, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 18, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 31, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 30, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 8, 2012
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Mar 2, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
Feb 14, 2012
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 26, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 26, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 25, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 18, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 1, 2011
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Feb 3, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 3, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 13, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Jan 13, 2011
Published international application - A1
Dec 2, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 2, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 2, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 22, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Sep 28, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 28, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 28, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 6, 2010
Abstract
Jul 6, 2010
Claims
Jul 6, 2010
Description
Jul 6, 2010
Drawings
Jul 6, 2010
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2451973

MAX PLANCK GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FRDERUNG DER WISSENSCHAFTEN EV

Application Number: EP10737282A
Filing Date: Jul 6, 2010
Status: Granted And Under Opposition
Publication Date: May 11, 2016
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