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The patent EP2180992 was granted to Johnson And Johnson Vision Care on Aug 14, 2019. The application was filed on Mar 23, 2007 under application number EP07753795A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALCON | May 14, 2020 | BREUER FRIEDRICH HAHNER PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2003162862 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1693688 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002016383 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005054546 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005179862 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4495313 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4546123 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005005517 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005113028 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1704875 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002107324 |
| OPPOSITION | US5034461 |
| OPPOSITION | US6822016 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005092987 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006094771 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007073936 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9304834 |
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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