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The patent EP1917712 was granted to Innomotics on Oct 24, 2018. The application was filed on Jul 28, 2006 under application number EP06778052A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY | Jul 24, 2019 | RUGER ABEL PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE10103031 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPS62277081 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10103031 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1917712 |
| OPPOSITION | US5870293 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007023061 |
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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Sep 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 12, 2018
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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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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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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Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Sep 13, 2007
Copy of the international search report
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A2
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Jul 28, 2006
Abstract
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Description
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