Many patent lapses in various European countries---strategy or neglect??? if the bosses are unaware--perhaps someone with their ear should send them these status links: Healthcare: https://register.epo.org/application?number=EP10796611 https://register.epo.org/application?number=EP10796611&lng=en&tab=legal Bio-terror: https://register.epo.org/application?number=EP10842789&tab=main https://register.epo.org/application?number=EP10842789&lng=en&tab=legal article with explanation of lapses and validation of patent in individual countries: http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2011/08/18/an-overview-of-the-pct-international-patent-process/id=18805/