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The patent EP2154023 was granted to Rodriguez Barros on May 30, 2018. The application was filed on Jun 22, 2001 under application number EP09075387A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBO LIGHTING & ELECTRONICS | Feb 28, 2019 | STRASSER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | ES19960001695 |
| DESCRIPTION | AR247154 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE19808139 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE29607691U |
| DESCRIPTION | DE29702746U |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0738627 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0820900 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0967118 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0972680 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1172257 |
| DESCRIPTION | ES1019238U |
| DESCRIPTION | ES2128201 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPS62191246 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2457348 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5371659 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5497306 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5669705 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5774283 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5823654 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5863116 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6176602 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19740317 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19803537 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19806526 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19831002 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2532854 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2754619 |
| OPPOSITION | DE29614664U |
| OPPOSITION | DE3929955 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0967118 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0972680 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2323917 |
| OPPOSITION | US5061996 |
| OPPOSITION | US5711592 |
| SEARCH | EP0967118 |
| SEARCH | EP0972680 |
| SEARCH | GB2323917 |
| SEARCH | US5061996 |
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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Aug 3, 2022
Refund of fees
Appeal
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Decision to grant a European patent
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French translation of claims
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Description
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Amended claims with annotations
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Description
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Jun 29, 2010
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Cover sheet for fax transmission
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Abstract
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Note on telephone consultation
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Abstract
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Description
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Request for grant of a European patent
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Aug 24, 2009
Submission concerning representation
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Feb 20, 2006
Translation of priority document
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Translation of priority document
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