International patent checklist: 1. Amendments completed----CHECK! 2. Publication of bibliographic data---CHECK! 3. Request for examination-----CHECK! 4. Translation done-----CHECK! 5. All fees paid----CHECK! 6. Entry into Regional Phase---CHECK! 7. International preliminary written opinion YES for all 3 core components; Novelty, Inventive Step and Industrial Applicability!----CHECK!
SVFC awaiting grant of International Patent by EPO...everything has been completed:)