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The patent EP1986435 was granted to Rovi Guides on Jan 22, 2020. The application was filed on Oct 9, 2001 under application number EP08161626A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORANGE | Oct 22, 2020 | SANTARELLI | ADMISSIBLE |
| RTL DEUTSCHLAND | Oct 20, 2020 | SPRINGORUM | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US19980157256 |
| DESCRIPTION | US19990332244 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20010829856 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0605115 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0944257 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2304493 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2000268164 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH09214873 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH11177962 |
| OPPOSITION | US5671377 |
| OPPOSITION | US5771354 |
| OPPOSITION | US5818439 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0030345 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9848566 |
| SEARCH | EP0605115 |
| SEARCH | EP0944257 |
| SEARCH | JPH11177962 |
| SEARCH | US5671377 |
| SEARCH | US5771354 |
| SEARCH | WO0030345 |
| SEARCH | WO9848566 |
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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