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The patent EP2195170 was granted to Videojet on Jan 1, 2020. The application was filed on Oct 9, 2008 under application number EP08806561A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOVER EUROPE | Oct 1, 2020 | REGIMBEAU | ADMISSIBLE |
| DOMINO UK | Sep 30, 2020 | REDDIE & GROSE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1004449 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2003206220 |
| EXAMINATION | US2006127153 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1004449 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003206220 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6130695 |
| OPPOSITION | AU712509B |
| OPPOSITION | EP0887595 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1568504 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2195170 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH09314861 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002012016 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003206220 |
| OPPOSITION | US4639738 |
| OPPOSITION | US5283613 |
| OPPOSITION | US5315317 |
| OPPOSITION | US5506611 |
| OPPOSITION | US5610635 |
| OPPOSITION | US5788388 |
| OPPOSITION | US5860363 |
| OPPOSITION | US6360174 |
| OPPOSITION | US6454381 |
| OPPOSITION | US6565198 |
| OPPOSITION | US6648434 |
| OPPOSITION | US6938976 |
| OPPOSITION | US7270407 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009047511 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9728001 |
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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