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The patent EP1662272 was granted to Gatsometer on Jan 2, 2019. The application was filed on Sep 7, 2005 under application number EP05077044A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDEMIA IDENTITY & SECURITY FRANCE | Aug 7, 2019 | REGIMBEAU | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | FR2835952 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0350751 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0616232 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2678412 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2835952 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH07134799 |
| OPPOSITION | US5339081 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0191353 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03088177 |
| OTHER | FR2835952 |
| SEARCH | EP0335009 |
| SEARCH | EP0350751 |
| SEARCH | EP0616232 |
| SEARCH | EP0636900 |
| SEARCH | EP0730166 |
| SEARCH | NL9300672 |
| SEARCH | US6232911 |
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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