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The patent EP1600091 was granted to NEW Ermes Europe on Oct 10, 2018. The application was filed on May 20, 2005 under application number EP05076181A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESSEL WERK | Jul 10, 2019 | ANDREJEWSKI HONKE PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP0898923 |
| EXAMINATION | GB2200538 |
| EXAMINATION | WO03039316 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4028113 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0898923 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2072495 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2200538 |
| OTHER | EP0898923 |
| OTHER | GB2200538 |
| SEARCH | DE1628579 |
| SEARCH | DE19617415 |
| SEARCH | DE29608726U |
| SEARCH | DE4028113 |
| SEARCH | EP0737437 |
| SEARCH | FR2483766 |
| SEARCH | GB2072495 |
| SEARCH | US4319379 |
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.
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Abstract
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Letter concerning search matters
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Request for grant of a European patent
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