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The patent EP1753700 was granted to OCV Capital on Aug 9, 2017. The application was originally filed on Mar 14, 2005 under application number EP05739411A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALMIERAS STIKLA SKIEDRA | May 9, 2018 | SONNENHAUSER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH10231142 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4542106 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0220419 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9912858 |
| OPPOSITION | CA2223603 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3107600 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0165530 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2692248 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2856055 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2001213639 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH0127009B |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10231142 |
| OPPOSITION | US2001011058 |
| OPPOSITION | US4452106 |
| OPPOSITION | US5910461 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0048955 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0073231 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0220419 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9912858 |
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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Jun 30, 2017
English translation of the claims
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Jun 30, 2017
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Jun 30, 2017
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Nov 19, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Matter concerning the application
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Dec 14, 2006
Request for entry into the European phase
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 11, 2006
Matter concerning the application
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Dec 11, 2006
Payment of fees and costs
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Information on entry into European phase
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Oct 6, 2005
Copy of the international search report
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Oct 6, 2005
Copy of the international search report
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Oct 6, 2005
Priority document
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Oct 6, 2005
Published international application - A1
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May 26, 2005
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