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The patent EP2271187 was granted to Helvar on Apr 19, 2017. The application was filed on May 24, 2010 under application number EP10163702A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRIDONIC | Jan 18, 2018 | ZUMTOBEL GROUP MANAGEMENT | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | FI20100005702 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005083872 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004037389 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005020178 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0461441 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1066739 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1333707 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1593290 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1776000 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2046099 |
| OPPOSITION | FI20075702L |
| OPPOSITION | JPS61179096 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006197470 |
| OPPOSITION | US4873471 |
| OPPOSITION | US6759813 |
| OPPOSITION | US6891339 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03098790 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03103127 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004071136 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005083872 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006003560 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008119613 |
| SEARCH | EP2046099 |
| SEARCH | WO2004071136 |
| SEARCH | WO2008119613 |
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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