Digital Analyte Analysis

Patent No. EP2534267 (titled "Digital Analyte Analysis") was filed by BIO RAD Laboratories on Feb 11, 2011. The application was issued on Apr 11, 2018.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LEEMING	Jan 11, 2019	J A KEMP

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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Sep 10, 2024
Refund of fees
Sep 6, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 6, 2024
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 6, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 6, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 3, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2024
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Sep 3, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2024
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 17, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 11, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 6, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 6, 2024
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jun 6, 2024
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 11, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 10, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 10, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 10, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 10, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 7, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 25, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
May 3, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2023
Reply to appeal
Dec 20, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Dec 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 14, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 14, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 14, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Dec 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Dec 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Dec 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Dec 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Dec 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Dec 14, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Dec 14, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 014
Dec 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2022
Main request during appeals procedure
Dec 14, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 21, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 21, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2022
Notice of appeal
Aug 8, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 4, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 4, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Aug 4, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Aug 4, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 4, 2022
Means of redress
Aug 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 4, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 4, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 4, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 4, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 4, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 4, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 14, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Nov 8, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 8, 2021
Request for a change of address - opponent
Oct 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 14, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 14, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 14, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Jul 29, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Nov 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 20, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 20, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 14, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 5, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jul 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jul 16, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 16, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 25, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2019
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Oct 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Oct 10, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Oct 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2019
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Oct 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 30, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 26, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 26, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 26, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 26, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 19, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
Jun 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 11, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jun 11, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jun 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 11, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 11, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 6, 2019
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jun 6, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 29, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Feb 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 30, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 30, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 24, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jan 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jan 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jan 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jan 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jan 11, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 11, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 11, 2019
Notice of opposition
Aug 23, 2018
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Jul 30, 2018
Letter which had not been notified
Jul 17, 2018
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jul 17, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 3, 2018
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Apr 30, 2018
Invitation to file an authorisation
Apr 23, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 15, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 23, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 17, 2018
French translation of claims
Jan 17, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jan 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 18, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 18, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 18, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 18, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 29, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 29, 2017
Amended description with annotations
May 29, 2017
Claims
May 29, 2017
Description
May 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 29, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 2, 2017
Annex to the communication
Feb 2, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 17, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Oct 6, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Oct 5, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Aug 26, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 26, 2016
Claims
Aug 26, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 18, 2016
Annex to the communication
Apr 18, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 12, 2016
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Mar 14, 2016
Examination started
Mar 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 17, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Nov 17, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2015
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Oct 23, 2015
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Oct 23, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 7, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 7, 2015
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Apr 17, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Apr 17, 2015
European search opinion
Apr 17, 2015
Supplementary European search report
Mar 25, 2015
Search started
May 27, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2014
Converted Sequence Listing
May 27, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 27, 2014
Reply to the invitation to remedy deficiencies
Apr 4, 2014
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Apr 2, 2014
Reply by International Bureau
Mar 27, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Mar 27, 2014
International publication of the international search report
Mar 17, 2014
Deficiencies in sequence listing
Mar 11, 2014
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Mar 3, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 12, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Nov 21, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 17, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 17, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 17, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 8, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 8, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 8, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 22, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 7, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 7, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 7, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 7, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 18, 2011
Published international application - A2

EP2534267

BIO RAD LABORATORIES

Application Number: EP11742907A
Filing Date: Feb 11, 2011
Status: Revoked; Sep 13, 2024
Publication Date: Apr 11, 2018
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