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Sequences For Detection And Identification Of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

Patent No. EP2781604 (titled "Sequences For Detection And Identification Of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus") was filed by Geneohm Sciences Canada on Jun 4, 2002. The application was issued on Sep 21, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BECKMAN COULTER	Dec 2, 2016	BOULT WADE TENNANT

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Aug 25, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 25, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 19, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Aug 5, 2022
Description
Aug 5, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 5, 2022
French translation of claims
Aug 5, 2022
German translation of the claims
Aug 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Apr 28, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 28, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 21, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 24, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Mar 24, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 24, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 2, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 2, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Dec 2, 2021
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Nov 19, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 19, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 2, 2021
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Nov 2, 2021
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Oct 28, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 26, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 22, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 22, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 21, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 21, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 18, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 18, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 18, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 13, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jan 11, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Dec 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 27, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 27, 2020
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Nov 24, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Nov 24, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jun 6, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 15, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2019
Reply to appeal
Apr 5, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2019
Reply to appeal
Apr 1, 2019
Reply to appeal
Nov 21, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 21, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 15, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 15, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 15, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 15, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 15, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 15, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 15, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 15, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 15, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 15, 2018
Claims
Nov 15, 2018
Claims
Nov 15, 2018
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Nov 15, 2018
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Nov 15, 2018
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Nov 15, 2018
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Nov 15, 2018
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Nov 15, 2018
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Nov 15, 2018
Claims
Nov 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 15, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 15, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 18, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 18, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2018
Notice of appeal
Sep 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2018
Notice of appeal
Sep 5, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jul 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 16, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Jul 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 5, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 5, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 5, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 5, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 5, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 5, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 5, 2018
Means of redress
Jul 5, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 5, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 5, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 5, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jul 5, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 3, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
May 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 16, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 11, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
May 11, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 11, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2018
General authorisation
May 10, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 10, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 14, 2018
Claims
Mar 14, 2018
Claims
Mar 14, 2018
Claims
Mar 14, 2018
Claims
Mar 14, 2018
Claims
Mar 14, 2018
Claims
Mar 14, 2018
Claims
Mar 14, 2018
Claims
Mar 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 14, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 23, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 23, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 23, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 19, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Claims
May 19, 2017
Claims
May 19, 2017
Claims
May 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 10, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 10, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 9, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 2, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 2, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 3, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 4, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 21, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 21, 2015
Information about intention to grant a patent
Dec 21, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 21, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 21, 2015
Text intended for grant (sequence listing)
Dec 21, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 17, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Dec 2, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 27, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Nov 24, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Nov 23, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Nov 23, 2015
Claims
Nov 23, 2015
Description
Nov 23, 2015
French translation of claims
Nov 23, 2015
German translation of the claims
Nov 23, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 23, 2015
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Nov 18, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Nov 18, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Nov 12, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 12, 2015
Observations by third parties
Nov 12, 2015
Observations by third parties
Jul 17, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 17, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 17, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 17, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 17, 2015
Text intended for grant (sequence listing)
Jul 17, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 10, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Mar 23, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Mar 23, 2015
Description
Mar 23, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 23, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 12, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jan 7, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 17, 2014
Annex to the communication
Dec 17, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 11, 2014
Examination started
Nov 11, 2014
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Oct 1, 2014
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Sep 29, 2014
Information about publication, reminder payment of designation fee, response to extended European search report, if applicable
Sep 24, 2014
Refund of fees
Sep 11, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 27, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Aug 27, 2014
Refund of fees
Aug 25, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Aug 25, 2014
European search report
Aug 4, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 4, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 4, 2014
Search started
Jul 4, 2014
Designation of inventor
Jul 4, 2014
Letter concerning the inventor
Jul 3, 2014
Deficiency in designation of inventor
Jun 18, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 11, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
May 15, 2014
Abstract
May 15, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
May 15, 2014
Claims
May 15, 2014
Converted Sequence Listing
May 15, 2014
Description
May 15, 2014
Document related to search matters
May 15, 2014
Document related to search matters
May 15, 2014
Document related to search matters
May 15, 2014
Document related to search matters
May 15, 2014
Drawings
May 15, 2014
Matter concerning the application
May 15, 2014
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
May 15, 2014
Sequence listing
Jan 28, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2781604

GENEOHM SCIENCES CANADA

Application Number: EP14168420A
Filing Date: Jun 4, 2002
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 19, 2022
Publication Date: Sep 21, 2022
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