Amplification Methods To Minimise Sequence Specific Bias

Patent No. EP2539464 (titled "Amplification Methods To Minimise Sequence Specific Bias") was filed by Illumina on Feb 23, 2011. The application was issued on Nov 16, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KILGER, CHRISTIAN	Aug 11, 2017	CH KILGER ANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT 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.

Date
Description

May 31, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
May 31, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
May 27, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 15, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 15, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 15, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 15, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 15, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
Feb 15, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 15, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 15, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 15, 2019
Means of redress
Feb 15, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 15, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 15, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 15, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 24, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 2, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 2, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jun 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 14, 2018
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jun 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 6, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 6, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 6, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 6, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 6, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 6, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 6, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 25, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 22, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 22, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 18, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2017
Authorisation
Aug 11, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2017
Notice of opposition
Aug 11, 2017
Notice of opposition
Aug 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 11, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 20, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 7, 2016
French translation of claims
Oct 7, 2016
German translation of the claims
Oct 7, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 29, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 15, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 15, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 15, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 15, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 15, 2016
Text intended for grant (sequence listing)
Jun 15, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 23, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 9, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
May 9, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 28, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Apr 28, 2016
Description
Apr 28, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2016
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Apr 21, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 21, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 21, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 21, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 21, 2016
Text intended for grant (sequence listing)
Apr 21, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 13, 2016
Annex to the communication
Apr 13, 2016
Consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 13, 2016
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Apr 5, 2016
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jan 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 18, 2016
Claims
Jan 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 13, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 8, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jul 8, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 29, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 21, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 21, 2014
Claims
Jul 21, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 21, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 8, 2014
Annex to the communication
Apr 8, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 21, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 17, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2014
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Mar 17, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Dec 10, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 3, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 13, 2013
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Aug 28, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Aug 28, 2013
European search opinion
Aug 28, 2013
Supplementary European search report
Aug 21, 2013
Search started
Dec 5, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 21, 2012
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Nov 15, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 2, 2012
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Sep 28, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 28, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 28, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 11, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 13, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
Jul 18, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 18, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 18, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Jul 6, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 19, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jan 19, 2012
International publication of the international search report
Sep 21, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 21, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 21, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 1, 2011
Published international application - A2

EP2539464

ILLUMINA

Application Number: EP11747961A
Filing Date: Feb 23, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; May 31, 2019
Publication Date: Nov 16, 2016
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