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The patent EP2151676 was granted to Metrona Union on Feb 28, 2018. The application was filed on Jul 31, 2009 under application number EP09009946A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISTA | Nov 28, 2018 | COHAUSZ HANNIG BORKOWSKI WISSGOTT | - |
| TECHEM ENERGY SERVICES | Nov 27, 2018 | KEIL & SCHAAFHAUSEN PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102005027820 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10306465 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19640900 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19641324 |
| SEARCH | DE102005027820 |
| SEARCH | DE19640900 |
| SEARCH | DE19641324 |
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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English translation of the claims
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Designation of inventor
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Description
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Request for grant of a European patent
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