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The patent EP1791497 was granted to Cook Incorporated on Nov 21, 2018. The application was filed on Sep 21, 2005 under application number EP05798684A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANGE | Aug 20, 2019 | LIEDTKE & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0709066 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0959811 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0709066 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0959811 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003199967 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0709066 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004138737 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004267352 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006034276 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007008533 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9741803 |
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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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notice on debiting of fees
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