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The patent EP2253479 was granted to Visual Physics on Apr 28, 2021. The application was filed on Nov 22, 2004 under application number EP10006153A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCL SECURE | Jan 28, 2022 | LINCOLN | ADMISSIBLE |
| LEONHARD KURZ STIFTUNG | Jan 28, 2022 | LOUIS POHLAU LOHRENTZ | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US4534398 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4892336 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5712731 |
| EXAMINATION | WO0139138 |
| EXAMINATION | WO02101669 |
| EXAMINATION | WO8300659 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003179364 |
| OPPOSITION | US5800907 |
| OPPOSITION | WO8300659 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9427254 |
| SEARCH | DE19804858 |
| SEARCH | US2003179364 |
| SEARCH | US2003183695 |
| SEARCH | US5800907 |
| SEARCH | WO0163341 |
| SEARCH | WO9427254 |
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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French translation of claims
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Examination started
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Refund of fees
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amendments received before examination
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Letter concerning the inventor
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Letter concerning search matters
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Refund of fees
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Partial European search report
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Designation of inventor
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Letter concerning search matters
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