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The patent EP2093370 was granted to Forel on Mar 22, 2017. The application was filed on Feb 19, 2009 under application number EP09153174A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISEC AUSTRIA | Dec 22, 2017 | HENKEL & PARTNER MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0674082 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0674085 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0674086 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0674087 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006002975 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4315986 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0499525 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0674085 |
| OPPOSITION | US4356614 |
| OPPOSITION | US5762739 |
| OPPOSITION | US5957169 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006002975 |
| OPPOSITION | WO8911021 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9922106 |
| SEARCH | EP0674085 |
| SEARCH | US4356614 |
| SEARCH | US5762739 |
| SEARCH | US5957169 |
| SEARCH | WO2006002975 |
| SEARCH | WO2006136522 |
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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Notification of forthcoming publication
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