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The patent EP2272391 was granted to Braun on Apr 29, 2020. The application was filed on Jul 10, 2009 under application number EP09009006A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BABYLISS FACO SPRL | Jan 28, 2021 | AWA BENELUX | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0176003 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1400187 |
| DESCRIPTION | GB2147204 |
| DESCRIPTION | GB2432310 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1272495 |
| OPPOSITION | FR1217860 |
| OPPOSITION | FR1283905 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH05293010 |
| OPPOSITION | KR100851395B |
| OPPOSITION | KR200277215Y |
| OPPOSITION | US3082540 |
| SEARCH | DE3112384 |
| SEARCH | EP0176003 |
| SEARCH | EP0679350 |
| SEARCH | EP1400187 |
| SEARCH | US4602143 |
| SEARCH | WO9926512 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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English translation of the claims
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Mar 24, 2020
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French translation of claims
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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Modified abstract
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