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The patent EP1862783 was granted to Mettler Toledo on Oct 9, 2019. The application was filed on May 10, 2007 under application number EP07009449A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIPOTEC | Jul 9, 2020 | EDER SCHIESCHKE & PARTNER MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| SEARCH | EP0342561 |
| SEARCH | US5308930 |
| SEARCH | WO0227281 |
| SEARCH | WO2005054793 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Description
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Examination started
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Refund of fees
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Designation of inventor
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Deficiency in designation of inventor
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Abstract
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Description
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Request for grant of a European patent
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