Methods For Obtaining Liquid From A Solid Phase

Patent No. EP2825646 (titled "Methods For Obtaining Liquid From A Solid Phase") was filed by Cambridge Enterprise on Mar 15, 2013. The application was issued on Aug 7, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
QIAGEN	May 7, 2020	KONIG SZYNKA TILMANN VON RENESSE PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB DUSSELDORF

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Jan 15, 2024
Refund of fees
Jan 11, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 11, 2024
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 8, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2024
Advice of delivery
Jan 8, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 4, 2024
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
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F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
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F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 4, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 3, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2024
Withdrawal of an appeal
Dec 8, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 23, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 4, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 4, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 28, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Aug 7, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Aug 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2023
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jul 28, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 28, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 28, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 28, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 25, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 25, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jan 11, 2023
Consolidated list of documents cited in appeal procedure
Jan 11, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jan 11, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 040
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Citation in appeal procedure - 043
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Cited document during appeal procedure
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Cited document during appeal procedure
Jan 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 4, 2023
Reply to appeal
Aug 25, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 22, 2022
Consolidated list of documents cited in appeal procedure
Aug 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2022
Citation in appeal procedure - 037
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Aug 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 19, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jul 12, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 12, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Jun 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2022
Notice of appeal
Jun 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Apr 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 14, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 14, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 14, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 14, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 14, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 14, 2022
Means of redress
Apr 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 14, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 14, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 14, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 14, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 036
Mar 16, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 11, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 031
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Citation in opposition procedure - 035
Mar 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 17, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2022
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Citation in opposition procedure - 029
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Citation in opposition procedure - 030
Jan 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
Dec 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 7, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 7, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 7, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 24, 2020
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Dec 24, 2020
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Dec 24, 2020
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Dec 24, 2020
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Dec 24, 2020
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Dec 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Citation in opposition procedure - 022
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Dec 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
Dec 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 24, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 24, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 14, 2020
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Oct 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 17, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 13, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 7, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Citation in opposition procedure - 021
May 7, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
May 7, 2020
Notice of opposition
May 7, 2020
Notice of opposition
Aug 19, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 11, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 4, 2019
Change to the inventor details
Jun 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 28, 2019
French translation of claims
Jun 28, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jun 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 22, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 22, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 22, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 22, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 1, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Jan 31, 2019
Description
Jan 31, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 29, 2019
Annex to the communication
Jan 29, 2019
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Jan 29, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 29, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 4, 2019
Annex
Jan 4, 2019
Annex
Jan 4, 2019
Annex
Jan 4, 2019
Claims
Jan 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 4, 2019
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jan 4, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 19, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jul 19, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 15, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 31, 2017
Annex to the communication
Aug 31, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 6, 2017
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jun 26, 2017
Observations by third parties
Jun 26, 2017
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jun 26, 2017
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jun 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 9, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Jun 9, 2017
Claims
Jun 9, 2017
Description
Jun 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 9, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 16, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Apr 13, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 10, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2017
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 29, 2016
Annex to the communication
Nov 29, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
May 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 16, 2016
Claims
May 16, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 16, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 18, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 1, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 5, 2015
Annex to the communication
Nov 5, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
May 7, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 7, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 7, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
May 7, 2015
Amendments received before examination
May 7, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 28, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 24, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 16, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 1, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 23, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 9, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 19, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Sep 19, 2013
Published international application - A1
Aug 30, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 30, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 30, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 19, 2013
Abstract
Apr 19, 2013
Claims
Apr 19, 2013
Description
Apr 19, 2013
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EP2825646

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Application Number: EP13717812A
Filing Date: Mar 15, 2013
Status: Revoked; Jan 12, 2024
Publication Date: Aug 7, 2019
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