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The patent EP2247751 was granted to Hazera Genetics on Oct 5, 2022. The application was filed on Feb 4, 2009 under application number EP09707597A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WUESTHOFF & WUESTHOFF PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | Jul 5, 2023 | WICHMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US5589612 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5939603 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5986175 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6350933 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6677510 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6806400 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005124010 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2004057941 |
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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