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The patent EP2141747 was granted to Panasonic Management on Nov 16, 2022. The application was filed on Jul 3, 2009 under application number EP09251721A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRAWMAN | Jul 17, 2019 | VOSSIUS & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2008175972 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2007125415 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006021804 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008004771 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4128766 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1172864 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1852917 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2141747 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2007201331 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2008175972 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH1093125 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005016580 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005199279 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005241692 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006107991 |
| OPPOSITION | US5011544 |
| OPPOSITION | US5994641 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9909601 |
| SEARCH | DE102004046554 |
| SEARCH | WO9909601 |
| SEARCH | WO9956317 |
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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