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The patent EP1840315 was granted to Schco on Feb 15, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 16, 2007 under application number EP07104322A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUECK SYSTEM | Jan 5, 2018 | TRINKS | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE10128748 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1748891U |
| OPPOSITION | DE1775890 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19749472 |
| OPPOSITION | DE20205094U |
| OPPOSITION | DE69529594T |
| OPPOSITION | DE7925035U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0927809 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1036907 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1296015 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1327739 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2221713 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2262127 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2323116 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2344372 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2362676 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2403979 |
| OTHER | DE4104650 |
| OTHER | DE60223885T |
| OTHER | DE69529594T |
| OTHER | EP1327739 |
| OTHER | GB2362676 |
| SEARCH | DE69529594T |
| SEARCH | EP0927809 |
| SEARCH | EP1296015 |
| SEARCH | EP1327739 |
| SEARCH | GB2362676 |
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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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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European search opinion
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Payment of fees and costs
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CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
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Sep 5, 2007
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Modified abstract
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Letter concerning the priority
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Priority document
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Description
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Request for grant of a European patent
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