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The patent EP2174545 was granted to Glaswerke Arnold on Jul 12, 2017. The application was filed on May 19, 2004 under application number EP09014121A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PILKINGTON GROUP | Apr 12, 2018 | MARSH | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10161336 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE19961506 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1110450 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2000119043 |
| OPPOSITION | JPS57105740 |
| OPPOSITION | US4187340 |
| OPPOSITION | US5189952 |
| OPPOSITION | US5480722 |
| OPPOSITION | US5863679 |
| SEARCH | DE19918811 |
| SEARCH | DE20215573U |
| SEARCH | EP1048627 |
| SEARCH | EP1110450 |
| SEARCH | WO9707069 |
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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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Amended claims with annotations
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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