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The patent EP1873607 was granted to Luxembourg Patent on Apr 12, 2017. The application was filed on Jun 30, 2006 under application number EP06116418A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHURACK | Jan 8, 2018 | HOFSTETTER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004079678 |
| OPPOSITION | BR9701460 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004024597 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2024999 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0004959 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004079678 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004088183 |
| OTHER | DE102004024597 |
| OTHER | GB2024999 |
| OTHER | US3456681 |
| OTHER | WO2004079678 |
| OTHER | WO2004088183 |
| SEARCH | GB2024999 |
| SEARCH | GB600372 |
| SEARCH | US3945302 |
| SEARCH | WO02097314 |
| SEARCH | WO2004088183 |
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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Annex to the communication
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Payment of fees and costs
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Abstract
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Description
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Designation of inventor
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Drawings
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Request for grant of a European patent
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